Medical Diseases

Rob Paulsen is one of Hollywood's busiest and most passionate performers. If you don't know him by name, you will know him by the many characters he has brought to life: Pinky from Pinky and the Brain and Yakko from Animaniacs, Raphael from the original animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and many more. So, you can imagine how terrifying it must have been when Rob was diagnosed with throat cancer, putting his entire livelihood in jeopardy and threatening to rob the world of all his loveable characters that filled our youth and adulthood with humor and delight.

A controversial, frightening bio-thriller that blurs the line between truth and fiction, Upon A Pale Horse raises disturbing questions about the man-made origin of nightmare epidemics, and posits a conspiracy so plausible that it will linger long after the novel's shocking conclusion. When young attorney Jeffrey Rutherford's brother is killed in a plane crash minutes after takeoff from JFK, his life is turned upside down - especially when he discovers that his brother's career wasn't what it seemed. Jeffrey's staid existence is upended as he races to unravel a Gordian knot of deceit and ...

Promising treatments now in more than 35,000 clinical trials could have dramatic impacts on cancer, autoimmune diseases, organ replacement, heart disease, and even aging itself. These treatments, which are saving the lives of patients in the trials, will soon be rolled to the medical community at large. The key to these breakthroughs is the use of living cells as medicine instead of traditional drugs. Research has found that our bodies are virtual treasure troves of adult cells that act as agents of remarkable healing and repair.

When her husband, Alan, is injured in a speedboat accident, Cathy Crimmins reluctantly assumes the role of caregiver and learns to cope with the person he has become. No longer the man who loved obscure Japanese cinema and wry humor, Crimmins’ husband has emerged from the accident a childlike and unpredictable replica of his former self with a short attention span and a penchant for inane cartoons. Where Is the Mango Princess? is a breathtaking account that explores the very nature of personality - and the complexities of the heart.

An Epidemic of Absence asks what will happen in developing countries, which, as they become more affluent, have already seen an uptick in allergic disease: Will India end up more allergic than Europe? Velasquez-Manoff also details a controversial underground movement that has coalesced around the treatment of immune-mediated disorders with parasites. Against much of his better judgment, he joins these do-it-yourselfers and reports his surprising results.

Some Monsters Are Too Small to See—Until It’s Almost Too Late. Deep within the human body, hidden invaders lurk—silent, relentless, and sometimes deadly. Medical Mysteries – Hidden Parasites pulls back the curtain on 20 true cases where bizarre symptoms, relentless infections, and medical detective work collided in a desperate fight for survival. From worms wriggling across the surface of a child’s eye to microscopic killers invading the brain, these real-life cases highlight the terrifying, fascinating world of parasitic infections. Each story is a chilling reminder that danger ...

In 2008 Dr. Afrin started coming to understand that a newly recognized type of mast cell disease, now called mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), was the underlying diagnosis in many patients he was seeing who were each suffering large assortments—quite different from one patient to the next—of chronic multisystem inflammatory illnesses of unclear cause.

Over three million people are diagnosed with Alzheimer's every year in the US. Alzheimer's affects the entire family. A diagnosis of Alzheimer's can be confusing and devastating at the same time. Author Laura Town's personal experience with this disease, and co-author Karen Kassel's pharmacology background, make them the perfect team to unravel the mysteries of Alzheimer's.

Are you tired of watching diet after diet fail to deliver lasting results? Have you struggled with obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, or fatigue—despite trying everything? You are not alone. And more importantly, it’s not your fault. In METABOLIC TRUTH™, internationally renowned physician and scientist Dr. Benoit Tano, MD PhD reveals the shocking truth: the top 20 most popular diets in the world—including keto, paleo, vegan, and intermittent fasting—have all failed to address the true root causes of obesity and metabolic syndrome. Backed by decades of scientific research, ...

In My Stroke of Insight, Taylor shares her unique perspective on the brain and its capacity for recovery, and the sense of omniscient understanding she gained from this unusual and inspiring voyage out of the abyss of a wounded brain. It would take eight years for Taylor to heal completely. Because of her knowledge of how the brain works, her respect for the cells composing her human form, and most of all an amazing mother, Taylor completely repaired her mind and recalibrated her understanding of the world.

TOXIC ESTROGENS: The Hidden Role of Heavy Metals in Chronic Disease By Benoit Tano, MD PhD Are chronic diseases truly random, or are they the predictable result of invisible biochemical warfare on the human body? In this explosive, groundbreaking book, Dr. Benoit Tano, MD PhD, uncovers the hidden epidemic sabotaging global health—heavy metals acting as estrogen mimics (metalloestrogens). From mercury in dental fillings to cadmium in food and arsenic in water, these toxic agents hijack hormonal pathways, triggering a cascade of chronic diseases that affect millions worldwide—yet remain ...

After being given a terminal diagnosis with only a few weeks to live, Jane McLelland dug up research, some decades old, in her quest to survive. Rather than aiming to cure cancer, which in many cases is unachievable, Jane's approach was to stop it growing. Remarkably, her approach not only stopped it growing, it disappeared altogether. There are now clinics following her protocol, achieving remarkable successes.

Plaque Reversal Protocols: The Functional Medicine Guide to Stroke Prevention is a groundbreaking, evidence-based, and empowering guide that will transform how the world understands and reverses vascular plaques—the hidden time bombs behind strokes, heart attacks, and premature aging. Unlike conventional cardiology, which focuses narrowly on cholesterol and medications, this book reveals the root causes of atherosclerosis using the powerful T.O.B.I.N. framework (Toxin Overload, Hormonal Imbalance, Infections, Nutrient Deficiencies). Discover how to assess, prevent, and reverse plaque ...

How did a deadly genetic disease help our ancestors survive the bubonic plagues of Europe? Was diabetes evolution's response to the last Ice Age? Will a visit to the tanning salon help bring down your cholesterol? Why do we age? Why are some people immune to HIV? Can your genes be turned on or off? Survival of the Sickest reveals the answers to these and many other questions as it unravels the amazing connections between evolution, disease, and human health today.

2 BONUS BOOKS INCLUDED WITH THE KINDLE AND AUDIOBOOK VERSION. ALMOST 500 PAGES OF EMERGENCY ROOM AND ICU MEDICAL STORIES! In the gripping first volume of On Call: Emergency Room Stories, Dr. David Berg takes readers once more to the high-stakes world of the ER. Through a series of compelling true stories, Dr. Berg captures the intensity, drama, and humanity that define emergency medicine. From life-saving interventions and miraculous recoveries to gut-wrenching losses and heartwarming moments, each chapter offers an unflinching look at the challenges faced by ER doctors, nurses, and staff. ...

This comprehensive resource gives you the basic foundational knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Science. It is a must-have if you are studying for the ASCP MLS, MLT, and CLS exams. Medical science is evolving fast, and so are the exam questions. In this book, we cover the newest and most recent changes that are relevant to the certification exams.

This book covers the history of 12 important diseases and addresses public health responses and societal upheavals.

The New York Times number-one best seller. At the age of 36, on the verge of completing a decade's training as a neurosurgeon, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer. One day he was a doctor treating the dying, the next he was a patient struggling to live.

The brain remains a mystery to medical research and science when it comes to chronic illness. Measuring deficits of the brain doesn't equate to knowing what's really wrong or what to do about it. Where can you turn to get answers and finally find healing? In Brain Saver Protocols, Cleanses, and Recipes, Anthony William, the Medical Medium, provides compassionate, life-altering guidance to help you understand and heal from a vast range of brain symptoms, diseases, and disorders, including anxiety, autism, and addiction; tumors, Parkinson's, and ALS; and many more.

PARASITIC ROOTS: The Hidden Parasites Fueling Chronic Diseases and How to Defeat Them Are chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, chronic fatigue, autoimmune conditions, or mysterious gut disorders really just "bad luck"—or is there a hidden culprit your doctor has missed? In this groundbreaking and eye-opening book, Dr. Benoit Tano, MD, PhD takes you deep into the world of parasites—exposing how silent infections by organisms like Uritrema pancreaticum, Clonorchis, Toxoplasma, Schistosoma, and dozens more are fueling today’s chronic disease epidemic. Armed with cutting-edge science, ...