Publisher's Synopsis
This guide examines specific subjects such as genes and medicine, infectious diseases, mental health and others. Each chapter begins with a general overview of the subject that helps readers gain a broad perspective and familiarizes them with the issues of current interest. Following is a timeline that traces the development of each topic and identifies the significant events that have led to its current state. Essay articles are grouped within these broad subject chapters, and include coverage of: diet and weight; prostate problems; understanding ageing; and chemicals against cancer. Tables and charts help readers decipher data, theories and terminology, while six appendices act as ready reference sources for additional information.
