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Accident and Safety Information for Teens by
Provides basic consumer health information for teens about health hazards, traumatic injuries, and emergency preparedness including facts about motor vehicle accidents, burns, poisoning, firearms, natural disasters, national security threats, and more.
Adolescent Health Source Book, 4th ed. by
This print and online resource provides information about the growth and development of adolescents and issues which impact them as they move from childhood, through puberty, to adulthood.
Body Piercing and Tattoos by
Body modification such as piercing and tattoos has become a mainstream way of expressing individuality or community. At some point, teen readers will be considering their own ideas about expression through body modification. This collection of essays will help readers make intelligent choices. They'll learn why people choose tattoos and body piercing. They'll learn about risks, such as ink-related infections. They'll learn about regrets and removing modifications later in life, and about how this expression impacts employment and job experiences. Essay sources include the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Chronic Illnesses, Syndromes, and Rare Disorders by
While medical conditions that affect large populations are familiar to most people, there are lesser-known afflictions that do not get attention simply due to the fewer number of those affected. Literature and online resources about these conditions are not only limited but primarily aimed at adults. Consequently, teens who are susceptible to these disorders are often unable to find information that speaks directly to them, which can prove both frustrating and discouraging. In Chronic Illnesses, Syndromes, and Rare Disorders: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Marlene Targ Brill looks at conditions that affect thousands of young adults. Though not quite as common as other medical issues, these afflictions are no less threatening to teens who want to know more. Chapters in this book address .Celiac disease .Crohn's disease .Down syndrome .Hemophilia .Melanoma .Multiple sclerosis .Phenylketonuria .Sickle cell disease .Tourette syndrome In addition to providing specific information about each of these conditions, this book also offers general advice to teens who face medical challenges in general. An invaluable resource for young adults and their families, Chronic Illnesses, Syndromes, and Rare Disorders: The Ultimate Teen Guide offers hope to the many thousands of people looking for answers."
Diabetes by
Diabetes can affect anyone from children to teens, and even to Olympic athletes, and famous performers. This informative book will answer questions about diabetes: what it is and what it does to the body, how glucose and insulin work, why not every diabetic has to inject insulin, how a healthy diet and exercise can help people avoid Type 2 diabetes, and how amazing advances in treatment may someday make insulin injections a thing of the past.
How Do Cell Phones Affect Health? by
Cell phones have become indispensable for many people, but some experts say that heavy cell phone use is harmful to physical, social, and psychological well-being. This book examines various topics related to the ways in which cell phones can impact health, including whether cell phones can cause cancer or interfere with medical devices and how texting while driving can threaten lives.
I Have a Food Allergy, Now What? by
According to the World Allergy Organization, between 220 and 520 million people across the globe suffer with food allergies. Many foods can elicit an allergy, so this book introduces several of the most predominant triggers--including wheat--their effects, and some surprising places where they might be lurking. It covers treatments and preventive measures, which should help readers who are dealing with an allergy or who want to understand what a friend or family member is going through. Food allergies can be daunting, but this book helps readers know what to expect and take control.
Keeping Healthy by
These FAQs introduce the issues and concerns teenagers have about keeping healthy in an unhealthy world. The book has a magazine style, and an advice column format. Teenagers ask questions, and practical advice is offered. Feature boxes, entitled "It happened to me", provide examples from teenagers' personal experience. Where relevant, "Health Warning" boxes are included containing information about health risks associated with the topic.
Living with Asthma by
This is an insightful guide for teens with asthma. Asthma is a chronic life-threatening lung disease that affects nearly 5 million teens, causing episodes of wheezing, coughing, and breathing difficulty. It affects about 1 or 2 teens out of 10, and is the most common reason teens miss school in this country.""Living with Asthma"" is a straightforward guide offering authoritative information on coping and living with the disease. This accessible book features dramatized, real-life examples that allow readers to fully grasp the impact asthma can have on everyday living. Appendixes contain such useful information as organizations, support groups, online resources, and further reading.
Owner's Manual for Teens by
We’ll talk to you about the biological changes that are happening in your brain and your body. We’ll show you how to get more energy, improve your grades, protect your skin, salvage more sleep, get fit, eat well, maximize your relationships, make decisions about sex, and so much more. In fact, in these pages, we answer hundreds of your most pressing health-related questions. And you know what else? We are going to treat you like adults in one very important way: We’re not going to preach. We’re going to give you straight-up information that you can use to make smart choices about how to live the good life—and enjoy every second of it. Starting right now.
Skin Health Information for Teens by
Health Tips about Dermatological Concerns and Skin Cancer Risks Including Facts about Acne, Warts, Allergies, and Other Conditions and Lifestyle Choices, Such as Tanning, Tattooing, and Piercing, That Affect the Skin, Nails, Scalp, and Hair
Vaccines by
This title examines the current issues surrounding vaccinations, such as the benefits and risks of vaccinations, the growing anti-vaccination movement, and the efficacy of vaccines for HPV and HIV.
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