health aspects

Through objective discussion see how over the past decade, the use of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs by professional and amateur athletes at elite levels have made headlines in newspapers across the country and beyond.

Presents a short study of alcohol use and abuse, and describes alcoholic content, prohibition, social drinking, the effects of excessive alcohol use on the body and brain, and more.

A collection of essays that offer opposing viewpoints about the use of alcohol in contemporary society, discussing whether alcohol is beneficial for human health, the actions of the alcohol industry, the treatment of alcoholism, and measures to reduce alcohol-related problems.

Offers advice on how to eat well in restaurants and fast food establishments, listing ten tips for healthy dining, with information on how to avoid hidden fat and calories, and nutritional charts.

Provides answers to questions consumers may have about the safety of food, discussing organic versus conventionally produced foods, genetic engineering, and other topics, and including tips on how to improve food quality within communities.

Chronicles the life and career of Dr. Alice Stewart, discussing how her research challenged international nuclear safety standards.

Examines the history of diet pill use, focusing on society's obsession with weight loss and the dangers of abusing these drugs.

Describes the history of hot dogs and how they are made.

Describes the chemical makeup, history, use, abuse, and dangers of barbiturates, and discusses treatment of drug addiction.

Presents an overview of air pollution and health, and features ten additional articles in which the authors debate the extent to which air pollution poses a threat to public health, and the need for pollution regulation reforms.