Best Books

This reader of public press articles contains timely selections from such sources as Harvard Health Letter, Mayo Clinic Health Letter, Healthy Weight Journal; and The New England Journal of Medicine. The topics discussed include eating patterns of people today; the importance of nutrients and fiber; the affect of diet on health; weight management; food safety; and the world's food supply.

Millions of older and, with increasing frequency, younger patients suffer from osteoarthritis. This book describes the disease, its causes and symptoms, explains how it is diagnosed, and discusses treatment options, ranging from drug therapy to surgery.

(Quill) Univ. of California, Los Angeles. A question-and-answer guide to women's health, offering women answers to common questions about their gynecological and reproductive heath. Takes into account the latest research findings, including those on genetics, and considers factors such as age and mental health, in order to provide accurate advice for female health care. Softcover.