The Medicine Cabinet of Curiosities An

In this addictive collection of trivia, Bakalar shares the wonders of medicine, takes a tour of diseases that belong in horror movies, and tickles the curiosity of both the healthy and the hypochondriac.

Nicholas Bakalar contributes the “Vital Signs” column to The New York Times. The author or co-author of twelve books, including Where the Germs Are: A Scientific Safari, he also writes for Discover magazine, Wildlife Conservation, and National Geographic News. He lives in New York City.

“An ideal choice for your next doctor’s appointment, this book will provide entertainment, useful health information and some reassurance while you wait to be called. You'll learn you do not have Ebola haemorrhagic fever, for example, by checking the list of dire symptoms. Bakalar provides many such lists and interesting snippets.”—New Scientist “Quirky… eminently entertaining…. A crisp, witty reference guide for the common person whose TV remote pauses—but doesn’t linger—on any channel broadcasting documentary coverage of medical procedures…. Bakalar’s collection provides many moments of erudite amusement.”—Booklist

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The Medicine Cabinet of Curiosities An Unconventional Compendium of Health Facts and Oddities, from Asthmatic Mice to Plants that Can Kill

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