Explores the origin and spread of the AIDS virus since the early 1980s and presents facts about the AIDS epidemic, attitudes about the disease, its progression, and scientific research to its cure.
Provides information about tuberculosis, describing the symptoms, spread, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of the infectious disease which primarily affects the lungs, and explaining why it is still a problem.
Describes the history, causes, forms, and treatments of meningitis and discusses scientific research on the illness. Also includes a glossary and further reading list.
Describes the history, causes, types, and characteristics of Down syndrome and discusses living with Down syndrome, societal attitudes toward people who have it, and tests for it in the womb. Also includes a glossary and further reading list.
Describes what epilepsy is and the different types of seizures associated with it, what triggers them, possible medicines and treatments, and other issues related to this disease.
