What causes mental illness? Traditionally, we've blamed bad parenting, stress, trauma, genetics, and brain-chemistry imbalances. But in recent years, a new theory has quietly achieved critical mass. In her astonishing new book, author Harriet Washington reveals that many instances of schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, Alzheimer's, Tourette's, bipolar disorder, and anorexia are likely caused by bacteria, parasites, or viruses. That's right--you...

"We take an average of 7.5 million breaths a year and some 600 million in our lifetime, and what goes on in our body each time oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide expelled is nothing short of miraculous. 'Our lungs are the lynchpin between our bodies and the outside world,' writes Dr. Michael J. Stephen. And yet, we take our lungs for granted until we're incapacitated and suddenly confronted with their vital importance. In Breath Taking, pulmonologist...

¿Por qué una célula tumoral es un buen ejemplo de "supervivencia del más apto"? ¿Por qué una célula está constantemente luchando contra la entropía? Acompáñame en este libro a viajar por el maravilloso mundo de la patología. En este primer libro exploraremos la patología básica, comenzando con definiciones, historia, técnicas de laboratorio y continuaremos con la vida y muerte de una célula. Seguiremos con el sistema inmune y sus enfermedades,...

En el presente volumen, dedicado a El lenguaje que los órganos hablan, Luis Chiozza retoma un "diálogo" inconcluso con Donald Meltzer y André Green, dos insignes psicoanalistas, con una extensa y prestigiosa trayectoria, que constituyen referentes obligados en el ámbito de la especialidad, en donde brillan el more geométrico de Wilfred Bion y el more lingüístico de Jacques Lacan. Desde allí, en la última parte, titulada "¿Dónde estamos...

"Stop Multiple Sclerosis Now!: A Self-Help Guide and Tips for a Healthier Life" is a valuable and pragmatic resource for persons who have multiple sclerosis (MS) and want to take control of their condition. This thorough guide provides practical techniques and insights from professionals to effectively handle symptoms, enhance one's quality of life, and promote overall well-being.This book comprehensively addresses several subjects, such as comprehending...