The purpose of studying the epidemiology of multiple sclerosis (MS) is twofold. First, it is
important to understand clearly the natural history of the illness in order to assist patients in …

The most objectively substantiated health-related reason for tanning is that it improves
vitamin D status. The serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration (25 (OH) D) is the measure …

It is a challenge to make sense of who we are. Where did we come from? Why are we so
radically different from other animals and so surprisingly similar to others? Why do our …

The new edition of this widely adopted book reveals how the popular media contribute to
widespread myths and misunderstanding about cultural diversity. While focused on the …

In just the last few years an explosion of discoveries-driven by information from the human
genome-has empowered researchers to address many long-standing questions about the …

Basic text for the sophomore/junior level course in Human Variation or Human Diversity
taught anthropology or biology departments. This classic introduction to human variation …

The vitamin folate is vital for all living creatures. Scientists have suggested that ultraviolet
degradation of folate in vivo played a role in the evolution of mankind. In order to better …

Background MS pathogenesis seems to involve both genetic susceptibility and
environmental risk factors. Three sequential factors are implicated in the environmental risk …

MS-pathogenesis involves both genetic-susceptibility and environmental determinants.
Three (or more) sequential environmental-factors are implicated. The first acts near birth, the …

O conceito de'raça'faz parte do arcabouço canônico da medicina, associado à idéia de que
cor e/ou ancestralidade biológica são relevantes como indicadores de predisposição a …