内容简介
From brittle hair to hair in all the wrong places, a tingling
tush, mismatched eyes, streaked nails, inverted nipples, and
excessive flatulence, to name just a few, the body supplies endless
signs regarding its state of health and wellness. When are these
harmless and when is a visit to the doctor’s office in order? Drawn
from cutting-edge research and the latest scientific literature,
and vetted by a panel of medical experts, this fascinating guide
covers every body part from head to toe to help you decode the
often mysterious messages your body sends you.
作者简介
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph.D. is a medical sociologist and
award-winning medical writer. Her articles have appeared in
American Health, Ms., Newsweek, Redbook, Self, and
Vogue, and she has appeared on numerous television talk
shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show and The
Today Show. She has a daughter, Rebecca, a cat, Fazelnut, and
lives with her husband, Richard—also a writer—in New York
City.
Jacqueline Nardi Egan is a medical journalist who specializes in
developing and writing educational programs with and for
physicians, allied health professionals, patients, and consumers.
She is also a former medical editor of Family Health
magazine. She has a daughter, Elizabeth, two dogs, Coco and Abby,
and divides her time between Darien, Connecticut, and Sag Harbor,
New York.