Burlington Public Library

Provides readers with an introduction to the medical, scientific, legal, and cultural issues surrounding sports medicine and its import in today's world of healthcare.

Describes how genetically engineered food is developed, produced, and marketed, and presents both sides of the argument regarding whether or not such food is harmful.

Examines issues related to teens and abuse, discussing domestic and dating abuse, considering the effect of abuse on young people, and looking at ways to help teens who are being abused.

"Discusses diet and nutrition for young people, including ideas for a well-balanced diet, good and bad foods to eat, the importance of exercise, and eating disorders"--Provided by publisher.

Find out about blogging, message boards, newsgroups, social networks, finding and evaluating sources on the Internet, and how to stay safe online.

"Bullying goes far beyond typical treatments of the topic by presenting an overview of the research concerning the causes, symptoms, and prevalence of bullying to illustrate how it is not simply a social issue but both a genuine medical and health issue. The author draws upon both clinical data and her own extensive experience observing children's interactions on school playgrounds and from interviewing parents, teachers, administrators, and children...

Providing accurate, accessible information on vaccines and the controversies that surround them, this book outlines the history of vaccine regulation and interactions between vaccines and the immune system, and thoughtfully considers each vaccine debate. Explains in depth the uses, dosage, adverse events, contraindications, and limitations of every vaccine. Traces the rise of vaccine resistance from the 1800s to the present. Considers the role of...

"While ICE officials and others concerned about the presence of undocumented immigrants may understand the anxiety associated with living in the U.S. without authorization, they say the issue boils down simply to right and wrong. And therein lies the enormous challenge facing the nation, from small towns in Mississippi to Congress and the White House: How should America deal with undocumented immigrants. There are an estimated 11 million undocumented...