edited by Joe Graedon, Teresa Graedon
Rodale Books
(2006)
We can read the newspaper for candid restaurant or movie reviews or consult Consumer Reports for an impartial analysis of the best buys on toasters or automobiles. But where can we find objective evaluations of popular treatments for conditions like arthritis, high cholesterol, and migraines? Joe and Teresa Graedon, the best-selling authors of The Peoples Pharmacy, will fill the void with a comprehensive new reference that presents all the information readers need to become savvy health-care consumers. JOE GRAEDON, MS, pharmacologist, and TERESA GRAEDON, PhD, medical anthropologist, are authors of the nationally syndicated newspaper column "The People’s Pharmacy." Between them, they have written many books, including the New York Times bestseller The People’s Pharmacy. They also host a syndicated radio show of the same name. They reside in Durham, North Carolina.
edited by JoAnn E. Manson, Shari S. Bassuk
McGraw-Hill
(2006)
What you should know about menopausal hormone therapy--from the renowned Harvard doctor who is one of the pioneers conducting the latest research in the field Recent news stories on the safety of menopausal hormone therapy (also known as hormone replacement therapy, or HRT) have raised public awareness and sparked a national debate. Now learn the facts about this controversial treatment for menopause--from the field's go-to expert. Hot Flashes, Hormones, and Your Health explains the changes that occur during menopause. It also provides you with state-of-the-art information to help you make informed decisions about hormone therapy and other options for treating symptoms of menopause. The cutting-edge research and advice presented in this book will help you determine whether to start hormone therapy, or, if you are already taking hormones, whether you should continue to do so. This book will help you work more effectively with your health care provider to make the best decisions about your medical care. If you have taken hormones in the past, Hot Flashes, Hormones, and Your Health will also be useful in understanding the overall health effects of this treatment.
edited by JoAnn E. Manson, Shari S. Bassuk
World Scientific Publishing Company
(2005)
Research on the molecular aspects of fish reproduction has progressed swiftly over the past few years. With the availability of wide-ranging molecular tools, fish researchers have elucidated many of the molecular mechanisms regulating reproduction which operate in the brain, pituitary and gonad. This research has revealed novel variants of reproductive hormones and their receptors, and has shed new light on the mechanisms through which many of these genes can be activated. Several of the findings, which are reported in this book, have formed the basis for subsequent mammalian research and will also constitute the platform on which new approaches to reproductive management in aquaculture can be developed.
edited by David O. Norris and James A. Carrf
Oxford University Press
(2005)
Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) belong to many chemical classes. These
diverse, long-lived culprits are blamed for a host of reproductive,
developmental, immune, and brain problems in wildlife, and possibly, humans.
This three-part volume deviates from prior EDC books by presenting
mechanisms, activity, risk, and effects of EDCs from the six most recognized
chemical classes: dioxins and other halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons; the
long-lived, highly chlorinated industrial PCBs; DDT and other organochlorine
pesticides; heavy metals; alkylphenol surfactants; and natural plant
chemicals. Although written for scientists, the 496-page book‹especially the
endocrine biology and toxicology sections‹offers accessible, to-the-point
overviews for those less initiated.
by Debra Niehoff
Washington, DC: National Academies Press
(2005)
A living organism is made up of cells - up to 60 trillion in humans - that need to communicate with each other. To get their point across, cells use chemical signals, much like people use words. For cells, molecules and protein chains, rather than words or sentences, relay the messages. This communication governs development, growth, maintenance, memory, repair, and other necessary functions that make a collection of cells an organism. In her book, author Debra Niehoff describes what is known about how cells converse, using examples from human language to illustrate the cellular talk. She also explains the desire to crack the mysterious code. Scientists aim to imitate and control messages with the hope of interacting directly with cells to reduce disease, repair wounds, or control cancer.
by American Medical Association
Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Publishers, Inc.
(2004)
The newly updated version of this personal health reference is longer, more detailed, and easier to use than its predecessor. The book's six sections provide general information on current health issues and preventative measures as well as specifics on symptoms, tests, treatments, procedures, drugs, and preventative measures that are used to diagnose, treat, and prevent hundreds of diseases and disorders. Included are chapters describing male and female reproductive system problems, hormonal disorders, and brain and nervous system disorders. New or greatly expanded coverage tackles children's health, adolescent health, sexuality, infertility, pregnancy and childbirth, and dying and death while explaining genetic testing, stem cell transplants, and other emerging issues.
by Stanley A. Greene and Richard P. Pohanish
Norwich, NY: William Andrew Publishing
(2005)
The number of agrichemical facts compiled in this new reference, which follows the Marshall Sittig tradition, should satisfy anyone with a taste for chemical detail. The all-you-ever-wanted-to-know treatise contains information on about 800 pesticides, fertilizers, and other agricultural chemicals used to produce human and animal food. Entries contain crop, chemical, regulatory, health, and safety information, including crop specific residue limits, endocrine disrupter and reproductive toxicity information, and hazard ratings for long-term human and fish toxicity. The book is geared to those in agricultural and food processing industries but regulators, educators, reporters, researchers, and manufacturing and pharmaceutical professionals will find value, too. The 1,248-page tomb sells for $350.
