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Description:

Drawing upon the research and expertise of more than 4,500 renowned physicians, this reference manual provides a clear look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for hundreds of potential health conditions. With almost 1,400 pages of updated content, the Mayo Clinic Family Health Book is a comprehensive health guide for the whole family.

In the completely revised fifth edition of the
Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, the experts at Mayo Clinic bring you in-depth information about health issues that can affect you at any age. From offering medical guidance for treating minor cuts, bruises, bites, or blisters, to identifying warning signs of more serious medical issues, this book gives a helpful overview for health conditions you may encounter as a parent, caretaker, or regular healthy adult.

The book is broken down into 5 convenient sections:

· Injuries and Symptoms

· Pregnancy and Healthy Children

· Healthy Adults

· Diseases and Disorders

· Tests and Treatments

As a busy adult, it can be difficult to track down information about living a healthy lifestyle. In addition to outlining medical guidance concerning vaccinations, nutrition and fitness, managing stress, and overcoming unhealthy behaviors, the
Mayo Clinic Family Health Book explains diseases and disorders that can develop as we age, like sleep disorders, diabetes, mental illnesses, digestive problems, and different types of cancers.

And just as adult health conditions change with age, the same can be said for children. Whether it's healthcare for infants and toddlers or preteens and teenagers, this comprehensive manual helps give parents insight into every health condition their kids may face during all stages of childhood.

While the
Mayo Clinic Family Health Book serves as a helpful tool to keep and reference throughout life, the book also provides essential medical information that may be needed in emergency situations. With detailed descriptions for performing CPR, the Heimlich Maneuver, and treating severe bleeds and burns, this book is an invaluable resource to study to help you prepare for the worst-case scenario.

Now with an updated, 48-page visual guide that helps readers have a better understanding of human anatomy, the
Mayo Clinic Family Health Book is a must-have guide for understanding healthy living at all stages of life.


Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Scott C. Litin, M.D., is a general internist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and a professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. He is the editor-in-chief of the third, fourth, and fifth editions of the Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, and also served as the editor of the Mayo Clinic A to Z Health Guide. Dr. Litin has been honored with numerous awards from Mayo Clinic, including the Outstanding Faculty Member award, the Distinguished Educator award, and the Distinguished Clinician award, which is known as Mayo Clinic’s highest honor for clinicians. In 2001, he was recognized with a Mastership in the College from the American College of Physicians, which selects its recipients based on their outstanding contributions to the development of internal medicine.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

Part I Injuries and Symptoms 11

Chapter
1 First Aid and Emergency Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2 Making Sense of Your Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Part II Pregnancy and Healthy Children 89

Chapter
3 Pregnancy and Childbirth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

4 Infant and Toddler Years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

5 Preschool and Early School Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

6 Preteen and Teenage Years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Part III Healthy Adults 229

Chapter
7 Vaccinations and Screenings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

8 Nutrition and Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247

9 Fitness.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281

10 Stress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301

11 Unhealthy Behaviors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309

12 Healthy Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333

13 End-of-Life Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341

Visual Guide: Anatomy and Common Disorders 353

Part IV Diseases and Disorders 401

Chapter
14 Genetics and Disease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403

15 Cancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417

16 Infectious Diseases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441

17 Allergies and Asthma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483

18 Brain and Nerves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 511

19 Eyes and Vision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 581

20 Ears, Nose and Throat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623

21 Teeth and Mouth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 659

22 Heart and Blood Vessels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 693

23 Lungs and Respiratory System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 761

24 Breast Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 795

25 Digestive System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 815

26 Kidneys and Urinary Tract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 885

27 Bones, Joints and Muscles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 919

28 Endocrine System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 993

29 Blood and Lymphatic System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1031

30 Skin, Hair and Nails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1065

31 Mental Illness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1121

32 Sleep Disorders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1155

33 Women’s Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1171

34 Men’s Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1229

Part V Tests and Treatments 1255

Chapter
35 Tests and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1257

36 Medications Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1267

37 Pain Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1299

38 Integrative Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1317

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1329

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1351

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand

A.T.C. · July 26, 2025

Good reference medical book

5.0 out of 5 stars Unusual but appreciated baby shower gift

K.W. · August 27, 2025

This book is super awesome to have on hand for family basics in medicine. Super reliable information since it’s the most clinical, and I recommend everyone have a book like this on hand. I gave it as a baby shower gift (yes the person requested it but it’s still a good idea).

5.0 out of 5 stars answers to common questions on your health

E.M. · September 15, 2025

Good source book for what ails you

5.0 out of 5 stars Great shape for used

L.L. · July 7, 2025

Even though we purchased this used, it was very good and well worth saving the money versus getting it new. Loads of information.

4.0 out of 5 stars Publication Date is 2018

G.W. · February 17, 2023

Excellent reference book for the home and I do recommend it. However, be advised that it was published in 2018, as stated in the Bolo description and in the book. I missed that and assumed that when it says on the cover that it was "completely revised and updated", that it was a little more recent.

5.0 out of 5 stars A copy should exist in every home

R. · February 23, 2022

I was hesitant to buy this after reading the review by the nurse and not only is the review wrong, it is a clear case of someone overestimating their knowledge and ability in the field of medicine.I received this book today and already spent hours combing through the various topics from healthy living to end of life care. An absolutely fascinating read written in a language that anyone can understand.I'm totally blown away with the topics covered in this book. The obvious stuff like dealing with emergency situations to talking to your kids about sex. I'm really sensitive to reading political biases and agendas and I haven't gotten any of that here. Everything I've read so far has given the science and didn't make your feel like they were forcing you or scaring you into doing something.Some write that this is an expensive Google search. That's wrong too. Sometimes you just don't know what to search and it's nice to have sections to lead you to what you want to learn about. It's also just a fun thing to thumb through and learn about illnesses and conditions so you are aware of what to look for.Anyway, at these prices, you would have to be silly not to get one.

5.0 out of 5 stars fanstatic medical informational book

J.T. · June 18, 2024

6/17/24 So thrilled my Mayo Clinic Family Health book came to day. i breezed through and it has all sorts of information regarding medical history and what to do. The book is sturdy and is in "easy reading" form, and like their website, Mayo Clinic breaks it down without scary terminology or confusing data. It helps to ready about your symptoms so that you don't go tearing up the highway to go to the hospital every time you get a sniffle or a pain. Very informative. Great prices too, i saw it for almost twice this amount on another bookstore website. So read with confidence and a discerning attitude. Learn about communicable diseases, breaks and falls, diagnosess and treatments, its all there.

5.0 out of 5 stars A treasure trove of good medical information

B. · August 8, 2023

I can’t see anyone being disappointed in this tome. At 6.6 pounds and 1391 pages, there is enough information here for Dr. Mom/Dad to be on top of all the symptoms in the house and emergency first aid knowledge that can literally save lives. Sophisticated writing doesn’t talk down to reader, yet readable and understandable to the layman. This the kind of information you need in book form because the knowledge is too valuable to risk on a power outage or internet crash. No batteries needed, just open and read! I bought a used one classified as “very good” condition, and saved about $12. What I got was a brand new, still in the cellophane, copy that had a minor warp to the back cover, like the book had been sitting for a while compressed under a heavy weight or something. Totally irrelevant to the use and functionality of the book, so FYI if you want to save a bit of money. Highly recommended.

great book, great gift

N. · July 28, 2025

excellent, exactly as ordered

Arrive with excellent condition

S.T. · January 24, 2020

Our company has collaboration with Mayo, so order this book. looks good

Mayo clinic family health book

A.N.N. · June 30, 2023

Very excellent book.Nice explanation and images

I always have a Mayo Clinic Health Book at home. I update once in a while

r. · August 23, 2024

I like everything except that now we are in the late 80s and our vision is not that good anymore. A larger print could help us.

better than British books on the same subjects

R. · May 23, 2019

American Mayo clinic - braver than the British versions

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While we strive to display accurate information, variations in packaging, labeling, instructions, or formulation may occasionally occur due to regional differences or supplier updates. For detailed or manufacturer-specific information, please contact the brand directly or reach out to BOLO Support for assistance.

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Description:

Drawing upon the research and expertise of more than 4,500 renowned physicians, this reference manual provides a clear look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for hundreds of potential health conditions. With almost 1,400 pages of updated content, the Mayo Clinic Family Health Book is a comprehensive health guide for the whole family.

In the completely revised fifth edition of the
Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, the experts at Mayo Clinic bring you in-depth information about health issues that can affect you at any age. From offering medical guidance for treating minor cuts, bruises, bites, or blisters, to identifying warning signs of more serious medical issues, this book gives a helpful overview for health conditions you may encounter as a parent, caretaker, or regular healthy adult.

The book is broken down into 5 convenient sections:

· Injuries and Symptoms

· Pregnancy and Healthy Children

· Healthy Adults

· Diseases and Disorders

· Tests and Treatments

As a busy adult, it can be difficult to track down information about living a healthy lifestyle. In addition to outlining medical guidance concerning vaccinations, nutrition and fitness, managing stress, and overcoming unhealthy behaviors, the
Mayo Clinic Family Health Book explains diseases and disorders that can develop as we age, like sleep disorders, diabetes, mental illnesses, digestive problems, and different types of cancers.

And just as adult health conditions change with age, the same can be said for children. Whether it's healthcare for infants and toddlers or preteens and teenagers, this comprehensive manual helps give parents insight into every health condition their kids may face during all stages of childhood.

While the
Mayo Clinic Family Health Book serves as a helpful tool to keep and reference throughout life, the book also provides essential medical information that may be needed in emergency situations. With detailed descriptions for performing CPR, the Heimlich Maneuver, and treating severe bleeds and burns, this book is an invaluable resource to study to help you prepare for the worst-case scenario.

Now with an updated, 48-page visual guide that helps readers have a better understanding of human anatomy, the
Mayo Clinic Family Health Book is a must-have guide for understanding healthy living at all stages of life.


Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Scott C. Litin, M.D., is a general internist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and a professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. He is the editor-in-chief of the third, fourth, and fifth editions of the Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, and also served as the editor of the Mayo Clinic A to Z Health Guide. Dr. Litin has been honored with numerous awards from Mayo Clinic, including the Outstanding Faculty Member award, the Distinguished Educator award, and the Distinguished Clinician award, which is known as Mayo Clinic’s highest honor for clinicians. In 2001, he was recognized with a Mastership in the College from the American College of Physicians, which selects its recipients based on their outstanding contributions to the development of internal medicine.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

Part I Injuries and Symptoms 11

Chapter
1 First Aid and Emergency Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2 Making Sense of Your Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Part II Pregnancy and Healthy Children 89

Chapter
3 Pregnancy and Childbirth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

4 Infant and Toddler Years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

5 Preschool and Early School Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

6 Preteen and Teenage Years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Part III Healthy Adults 229

Chapter
7 Vaccinations and Screenings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

8 Nutrition and Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247

9 Fitness.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281

10 Stress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301

11 Unhealthy Behaviors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309

12 Healthy Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333

13 End-of-Life Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341

Visual Guide: Anatomy and Common Disorders 353

Part IV Diseases and Disorders 401

Chapter
14 Genetics and Disease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403

15 Cancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417

16 Infectious Diseases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441

17 Allergies and Asthma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483

18 Brain and Nerves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 511

19 Eyes and Vision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 581

20 Ears, Nose and Throat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623

21 Teeth and Mouth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 659

22 Heart and Blood Vessels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 693

23 Lungs and Respiratory System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 761

24 Breast Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 795

25 Digestive System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 815

26 Kidneys and Urinary Tract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 885

27 Bones, Joints and Muscles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 919

28 Endocrine System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 993

29 Blood and Lymphatic System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1031

30 Skin, Hair and Nails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1065

31 Mental Illness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1121

32 Sleep Disorders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1155

33 Women’s Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1171

34 Men’s Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1229

Part V Tests and Treatments 1255

Chapter
35 Tests and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1257

36 Medications Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1267

37 Pain Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1299

38 Integrative Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1317

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1329

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1351

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand

A.T.C. · July 26, 2025

Good reference medical book

5.0 out of 5 stars Unusual but appreciated baby shower gift

K.W. · August 27, 2025

This book is super awesome to have on hand for family basics in medicine. Super reliable information since it’s the most clinical, and I recommend everyone have a book like this on hand. I gave it as a baby shower gift (yes the person requested it but it’s still a good idea).

5.0 out of 5 stars answers to common questions on your health

E.M. · September 15, 2025

Good source book for what ails you

5.0 out of 5 stars Great shape for used

L.L. · July 7, 2025

Even though we purchased this used, it was very good and well worth saving the money versus getting it new. Loads of information.

4.0 out of 5 stars Publication Date is 2018

G.W. · February 17, 2023

Excellent reference book for the home and I do recommend it. However, be advised that it was published in 2018, as stated in the Bolo description and in the book. I missed that and assumed that when it says on the cover that it was "completely revised and updated", that it was a little more recent.

5.0 out of 5 stars A copy should exist in every home

R. · February 23, 2022

I was hesitant to buy this after reading the review by the nurse and not only is the review wrong, it is a clear case of someone overestimating their knowledge and ability in the field of medicine.I received this book today and already spent hours combing through the various topics from healthy living to end of life care. An absolutely fascinating read written in a language that anyone can understand.I'm totally blown away with the topics covered in this book. The obvious stuff like dealing with emergency situations to talking to your kids about sex. I'm really sensitive to reading political biases and agendas and I haven't gotten any of that here. Everything I've read so far has given the science and didn't make your feel like they were forcing you or scaring you into doing something.Some write that this is an expensive Google search. That's wrong too. Sometimes you just don't know what to search and it's nice to have sections to lead you to what you want to learn about. It's also just a fun thing to thumb through and learn about illnesses and conditions so you are aware of what to look for.Anyway, at these prices, you would have to be silly not to get one.

5.0 out of 5 stars fanstatic medical informational book

J.T. · June 18, 2024

6/17/24 So thrilled my Mayo Clinic Family Health book came to day. i breezed through and it has all sorts of information regarding medical history and what to do. The book is sturdy and is in "easy reading" form, and like their website, Mayo Clinic breaks it down without scary terminology or confusing data. It helps to ready about your symptoms so that you don't go tearing up the highway to go to the hospital every time you get a sniffle or a pain. Very informative. Great prices too, i saw it for almost twice this amount on another bookstore website. So read with confidence and a discerning attitude. Learn about communicable diseases, breaks and falls, diagnosess and treatments, its all there.

5.0 out of 5 stars A treasure trove of good medical information

B. · August 8, 2023

I can’t see anyone being disappointed in this tome. At 6.6 pounds and 1391 pages, there is enough information here for Dr. Mom/Dad to be on top of all the symptoms in the house and emergency first aid knowledge that can literally save lives. Sophisticated writing doesn’t talk down to reader, yet readable and understandable to the layman. This the kind of information you need in book form because the knowledge is too valuable to risk on a power outage or internet crash. No batteries needed, just open and read! I bought a used one classified as “very good” condition, and saved about $12. What I got was a brand new, still in the cellophane, copy that had a minor warp to the back cover, like the book had been sitting for a while compressed under a heavy weight or something. Totally irrelevant to the use and functionality of the book, so FYI if you want to save a bit of money. Highly recommended.

great book, great gift

N. · July 28, 2025

excellent, exactly as ordered

Arrive with excellent condition

S.T. · January 24, 2020

Our company has collaboration with Mayo, so order this book. looks good

Mayo clinic family health book

A.N.N. · June 30, 2023

Very excellent book.Nice explanation and images

I always have a Mayo Clinic Health Book at home. I update once in a while

r. · August 23, 2024

I like everything except that now we are in the late 80s and our vision is not that good anymore. A larger print could help us.

better than British books on the same subjects

R. · May 23, 2019

American Mayo clinic - braver than the British versions

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