All women have concerns about their body that they are just too embarrassed to mention to their doctor. In "What The Yuck?!" "Health Magazine" Medical Editor Dr. Roshini Rajapaksa (Dr. Raj) answers them all - from the serious like 'Is it bad that I drank margaritas before I realized I was pregnant?' and 'Could this mole be skin cancer?' to the offbeat like 'Can too many venti lattes (Green Tea latte made with Soy) give you a heart attack?' and 'Why do I get a headache when I eat chocolate cupcakes?' Dr. Raj sheds light on even the most confusing symptoms, telling readers when not to worry, and when to see their doctor. The book also shares insider tips from Dr. Raj, fascinating factoids - such as 'Most women have one breast that's larger than the other' - as well as poll results, so readers can see at a glance how many seemingly-weird body issues are actually healthy and normal. All 205 questions come from real women; they cover everyday health concerns and thoroughly modern conundrums, such as H1N1 (Swine Flu), celebrity diets, and mobile phone dangers. The book is organized by themes such as 'That time of the month' and 'Between the sheets', making it easy to navigate and irresistible to flip through. Sure to be a classic, "What The Yuck?!" is a book women of all ages will want to own.
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Roshini Rajapaksa, MD, Health Magazine Medical Editor and Today Show contributor is an attending physician at NYU Medical Center/Tisch Hospital, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the NYU School of Medicine. A Harvard graduate, she holds a medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and is board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.
Lisa Lombardi is the Executive Editor of Health Magazine and blogger at health.com. A graduate ofYale University,
Lisa Lombardi is the Executive Editor of Health Magazine and blogger at health.com. A graduate of
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By 2007_magic
Format:Paperback
I came across this book while looking at similar books. Of course, the title captured my attention, so I HAD to click on the link! What I absorbed from the book was that it really addresses some important questions and concerns that women have and may be too embarrassed to ask their own physician. Dr. Raj is very skilled at writing to the lay person. The language is easy to understand and even the technical medical terms are well explained. Because of this, I didn't feel confused reading some medical jargon that I don't come across every day.
The book has a light touch of humor. I often found myself smiling and nodding when I related to something that I had once questioned before and then learning the answer. This makes the book very easy to read, and I wanted to read the whole thing in one sitting!
In summary, I highly recommend Dr. Raj's new book. I look forward to reading more books written by her.
The book has a light touch of humor. I often found myself smiling and nodding when I related to something that I had once questioned before and then learning the answer. This makes the book very easy to read, and I wanted to read the whole thing in one sitting!
In summary, I highly recommend Dr. Raj's new book. I look forward to reading more books written by her.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Ben Again
Format:Paperback
I love this book. It's like a reference book that doubles as entertainment. The design is adorable and the questions are sometimes shocking and hilarious but always informative. I loved it! Buying one for my mom!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By NY33
Format:Paperback
This book was awesome. I learned a lot and laughed a lot, too. Very informative and I loved all of the funny lists. It answered crazy questions I never knew I had!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By izzy
Format:Paperback
There are a lot of things in the book that I didn't feel were relevant to me, but there is enough useful information to make the purchase worth it. I found it more of a pick up and turn to any page kind of read, not really a go to as a reference for personal issues.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By marisol
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Shipped on time which I loved and the book is really interesting!!! Would buy another book in the future for sure
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is the book for you if you are too embarrassed to ask your Dr. personal questions. It covers a wide variety of questions and gives very direct answers.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Rachael
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This is the book I read when you use the bathroom :) My husband found it this morning while he was going and he was SHOCKED and these topics, but I think it's great for a man to know the depths of the womans body! :) THANK YOU!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Great fun read. It has some very interesting questions and answers. Great for pre-teens and over. Learned some new things about the body among other things.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Answers to All Your Health Questions
I bought this book because it was popular and certainly had an interesting title! I thought there might be some information in it that would be helpful and there was. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Margaret M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
Really informative and cute book. It would be a good book for young women who have questions. Even I as a woman in my late 20s I truly enjoyed it.
Published 1 month ago by Le Princess Eva
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I love it.
I love it. I use it in a health group for women of different ages. It has interesting & some fun facts.
Published 2 months ago by Gwendolyn Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for teenagers too!
I bought the book for myself and my 17 year old daughter. She has not only read it, but has gone back to it a number of times to see if she's "normal"! It was the perfect gift. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Vicki Giordano
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good book for females of all ages (and guys too!)
Even though it doesn't contain all the questions most of us are too embarrassed to google, let alone ask our family doctor, ob/gyn, or even mother (younger girls), plenty of... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Radar626
1.0 out of 5 stars
No definitive answers, mostly common sense junk.
This book reads like Cosmopolitan or similar junk magazines that I hear a lot of women are into. It is all over the place, trying to answer an array of questions with just one... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Em
2.0 out of 5 stars
Good information, annoying tone.
If you are still reading Cosmo, you may not mind the writing. Very informative, otherwise. I agree with the other reviewer who said this is a pick-up-and-read book, and that it's... Read more
Published 17 months ago by E. Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Funny and useful information! The book has all answers to the hard to ask your doctor questions. What a great idea. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Misty
4.0 out of 5 stars
Yuckilicious!
I bought this book so I could answer any questions my daughter may have as she gets older and in the process learned a little more myself! Read more
Published 23 months ago by Kristen Nolan
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