Subject: Health/Wellness/Medicine
Vaccines did not cause Rachel’s autism: My journey as a vaccine scientist, pediatrician, and autism dad
In 1994, Peter J. Hotez’s nineteen-month-old daughter, Rachel, was diagnosed with autism. Dr. Hotez, a pediatrician-scientist who develops vaccines for neglected tropical diseases affecting the […]
Read More
Opium: How an ancient flower shaped and poisoned our world
Opioid addiction is fast becoming the most deadly crisis in American history. In 2017, it claimed nearly fifty thousand lives — more than gunshots and […]
Read More
Gene eating: the science of obesity and the truth about dieting
In an age of misinformation and pseudo-science, the world is getting fatter and the diet makers are getting richer. How do we break this cycle? […]
Read More
An elegant defense: The extraordinary new science of the immune system: a tale in four lives
The immune system is a guardian vigilantly fighting illness, healing wounds, maintaining order and balance, and keeping us alive. Richtel interweaves the stories of four […]
Read More
Cannabis and CBD for health and wellness: an essential guide for using nature’s medicine to relieve stress, anxiety, chronic pain, inflammation, and more
A safe, comprehensive, and easy-to-use guide to using cannabis–including CBD and THC–to ease chronic and acute health issues such as pain, insomnia, inflammation, depression, anxiety, […]
Read More
Willpower doesn’t work: discover the hidden keys to success
We rely on willpower to create change in our lives…but what if we’re thinking about it all wrong? In Willpower Doesn’t Work, Benjamin Hardy explains […]
Read More
Tiny leaps, big changes: everyday Strategies to accomplish more, crush your goals, and create the life you want
In today’s world, we are constantly overloaded with positive messages, such as ‘follow your passion,’ or ‘dream big,’ that are supposed to spark change and […]
Read More
Not far from me: stories of opioids and Ohio
More and more Americans find themselves in some way touched by the opioid epidemic. But while many have observed the effects of the crisis, Not […]
Read More
Mental health emergencies: a first-responder’s guide to recognizing and handling mental health crises
Ready reference to mental and emotional health crises and concerns, providing overviews and expert guidance on more serious problems. Ideal for first-responders, teachers, counselors, and […]
Read More
Managing chronic pain in an age of addiction
As a nation, we are facing an unprecedented opioid crisis that is killing more than 65,000 people a year. It is destroying our families and […]
Read More