"A landmark exploration of one of the most consequential and mysterious issues of our time: the rise of chronic illness and autoimmune diseases. A silent epidemic of chronic illnesses afflicts tens of millions of Americans: these are diseases that are poorly understood, frequently marginalized, and can go undiagnosed and unrecognized altogether. Renowned writer Meghan O'Rourke delivers a revelatory investigation into this elusive category of 'invisible'...

A "go to" book for owners and caregivers in need of easy-to-understand, expert advice on helping pets of any age stay healthy and remain a loving family member for years to come. Includes: a sample script for getting the most out of your vet visit; simple instructions for weekly home exams; what to do in case of emergencies; the scoop on lowering your vet bills; the pros and cons of pet insurance; and many other preventive health care tips and words...

Infectious disease has the terrifying power to disrupt everyday life on a global scale, overwhelming public and private resources and bringing trade and transportation to a halt. In today's world, it's easier than ever to move people, animals, and materials around the planet, but the same advances that make modern infrastructure so efficient have made epidemics and even pandemics nearly inevitable. So what can -- and must -- we do in order to protect...

A security breach at a secret U.S. government facility unleashes the monstrous product of a chilling military experiment that only six-year-old orphan Amy Harper Bellafonte can stop.

In 2005, cardiologist, Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, started researching the afflictions encountered in her patients to find out if other animals were also affected. Astonishingly, she discovered that animals do indeed faint, overeat, and get cancers, just like we do, although doctors and veterinarians often treated similar conditions in vastly different ways. Perhaps healthcare would improve if the two disciplines shared new discoveries and tools?...

The devastating truth about the effects of wheat, sugar, and carbs on the brain, with a 30-day plan to achieve optimum health.

Discusses the connection between poor diet and disease.

Examines the emergence and causes of new diseases all over the world, describing a process called "spillover" where illness originates in wild animals before being passed to humans and discusses the potential for the next huge pandemic.