Explains the basic functions of the heart and looks at common illnesses, what causes them, and what can be done about them with a special section on the benefits and drawbacks of bypass surgery and its alternatives. Original.

Your Heart: Questions You Have...Answers You Need

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Weiner, Ed

People'S Medical Society

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Peoples Medical Society

Defines common medical terms and abbreviations and offers brief descriptions of common diagnostic tests and medical procedures

Consumer's Guide to Medical Lingo

Inlander, Charles B.

Brisco, Paula

Offers 150 suggestions for getting high-quality health and medical care at lower costs

150 Ways to Be a Savvy Medical Consumer

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Tells parents how to provide the best health care for their children, including when to call the doctor, what to do when a child must be hospitalized, how to evaluate a pediatrician's competence, and much more. Original.

Take This Book to the Pediatrician With You: Guide to Your Child's Health

Dodson, J. Lynne

A collection of vital tips on how to promote a longer, healthier lifestyle offers helpful advice on how to select foods that boost immunity, assess and minimize individual health risks, accident-proof one's home, avoid food poisoning, and utilize mind/body techniques to enhance physical and mental wellness. Original.

100 Ways to Live to 100

Hodge, Marie

A health care consumer advocate charges that American hospitals and doctors are not held accountable to their patients, that the pharmaceuticals manufacturers are often corrupt, and that the American Medical Association unduly influences government health policy.

The Complete Book of Complementary Therapies: The Best Known Alternative Therapies to Relieve Everyday Ailments (And Other Lies My Doctor Tells Me)

Albright, Peter

Alternative Medicine

Health consumers can now find more than 400 toll-free numbers for health-related organizations and agencies without even knowing the organizations' exact names. Arranged under comprehensive topic headings, this reference makes it easy to find information on specific health issues quickly. Each entry includes the organization's hours of operation, publications, and special services. E-mail addresses are also included.

Dial 800 for Health

Your Complete Medical Record

Arthritis: Questions You Have...Answers You Need

MOYER, Ellen

Explains the function of the prostate gland, describes how prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated, and offers advice on maintaining prostate health

Prostate: Questions You Have...Answers You Need

SALMANS, SANDRA

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