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Winner of the Non-Fiction Lifestyle Book of the Year 2021 (British Book Awards) As seen on This Morning Straight-talking advice from the Skincare Queen The Sunday Times Overall #1 bestseller for the w/e 27th June 2020 Caroline Hirons is the authority in skincare – and for the first time, she's sharing her knowledge with the world. With over 100 million views of her blog and over 13 million views of her YouTube videos, she cuts out the jargon, tells...
2) Leukemia
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IL: UG - BL: 12 - AR Pts: 4
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Discusses leukemia, its causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
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"Anorexia, bulimia signal a troubled body and soul" cried a headline in USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper. These serious eating disorders plague people of all ages, but mostly adolescent girls. Untreated, anorexia and bulimia can be life-threatening. Even when the diseases are diagnosed and treated, the road to recovery is difficult and sometimes lasts a lifetime. In the United States, as many as eleven million people suffer from eating disorders....
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Gluten intolerance is being diagnosed more than ever, which makes it an important issue for today's young readers. Using age-appropriate language, this book helps readers gain an understanding of the symptoms and dangers of gluten intolerance. Readers will learn the difference between gluten intolerance, celiac disease, and wheat allergies. They will learn how gluten affects some people's bodies, how to avoid a negative reaction, and how to eat healthy....
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Thousands of young people are diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome (TS) each year. TS is a disorder of the neurological system, causing uncontrollable sounds or movements called tics. TS peaks "when young people are most vulnerable to the challenges of early adolescence," explains psychology professor Douglass Woods in USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper. Symptoms can make school and everyday life very difficult. The good news is that scientists are...
6) Smallpox
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Of all the diseases that humans have suffered throughout history, the biggest killer by far has been smallpox. It's believed that as many as half a billion people died from this disease in the twentieth century alone. Today, the disease no longer exists as a threat to civilization. Modern medicine has helped to wipe this disease off the face of the earth. It only exists frozen in laboratories. It is no longer a threat to daily life and the way we...
7) AIDS
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An introduction to HIV and AIDS provides basic information about the symptoms, transmission, prevention, and treatment of the disease.
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Statistically speaking, one out of forty Americans will be diagnosed with OCD in their lifetime. However, when the first symptoms manifest, it is easy to feel alone, confused, or embarrassed. This insightful guide explains what obsessive-compulsive disorder is, its causes, and the various ways in which it can manifest in a person's life. The various available treatment options are presented, including a discussion of therapy and medication, with statistics...
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Antidepressants are used to treat depression and other disorders such as anxiety and panic, and eating disorders. Currently, there are more than twenty different antidepressants available for adults and teens. Prescription use among teens between the ages of ten and nineteen continues to grow despite concerns about the overmedication of our youth. This illuminating book informs teens about side effects and the slight increased risk of suicidal thoughts...
10) ADHD
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ADHD haunts children into adulthood," claimed a headline in USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper. The inability to focus, sit still, or complete tasks makes it very difficult for people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to succeed in school and work. Their behavior can also be disruptive to those around them. Some of the symptoms of ADHD may disappear over time. But many people must cope with the effects of the disorder their...
11) Handling ADHD
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IL: MG+ - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 3
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"This book explores ADHD and how people diagnosed with the disorder manage it. It examines how ADHD affects daily life, work, and school, and it explains the latest treatments available." --
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