This book is rich in information about your health and well-being. The New Medicine Show brings you Consumer Reports medical consultants advice about all kinds of everyday health problems and products in one up-to-date and accessible volume. Distinguishing between advertisers' claims and the genuine benefits of hundreds of remedies, The New Medicine Show answers your questions about:

asprin and its alternatives
over-the-counter remedies for insomnia
dietary salt,cholesterol, fat, and fiber
care of teeth and guns
allergy treatments, good and bad
skin and hair care
vitamins and vitamin pushers
osteoporosis and menopause
auto-transfusion - an underutilized safety measure
drugs in pregnancy
and more

Complete with a glossary and product index, The New Medicine Show can help you and your family make informed choices about your day-to-day health.