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The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline

Dale E. Bredesen

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Survival rates in many life-threatening conditions, including cancer, have been steadily improving...

The China Study

T. Colin Campbell

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The science is clear. The results are unmistakable. You can dramatically reduce your risk of...

Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Deadly Outbreaks in Books

Aug 21, 2017

Deadly Outbreaks

Alexandra M. Levitt | 2013 | Medical & Veterinary, Science & Mathematics

9.0

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Important, interesting, freaky and even a little terrifying

A fascinating look into the Centre for Disease Control and their role in dealing with some serious but highly interesting, insane real life outbreaks. Each chapter discusses fatal cases which in itself can be turned into a film. From deadly ice cream, to an epidemic of newborns dying at a hospital - these are important cases that need addressing and for further public awareness. As vital as this book is, it's filled with scientific jargon and requires concentration. A great read.

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Erika (17788 KP) rated Lock In (Lock In #1) in Books

Apr 22, 2019

Lock In (Lock In #1)

John Scalzi | 2014 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy

8.3

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This novel takes place in the near future, where a disease called Hayden's Syndrome has infected some of the population, leaving them bed-bound with a functioning brain. The main character is Chris, who has Haden's and is a new FBI agent, using an android, nicknamed a 'threep'.
This is definitely a police-procedural novel with a future twist. I liked the mix a lot. Scalzi's characterizations are always good, and this was no exception. I devoured the book in two days and promptly moved onto the sequel.

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Briannabrown1019 (799 KP) rated Brain on Fire (2016) in Movies

Jul 12, 2018

I actually really enjoyed this film. I have a special place in my heart for medical mysteries and was intrigued when I saw this was based on a true story. I hadn't heard anything about this girl or her disease before watching this, so I can honestly say I learned something too! I think the main actress did a really great job portraying the symptoms and the breakdown of the main character. Overall an 8/10 for me because as I loved the story, it did drag in a few places.