{"title":"Randi Hutter Epstein","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Randi Hutter Epstein, a celebrated author who expertly weaves together the intricacies of medical science with engaging storytelling. A must-read for anyone curious about the fascinating world of hormones and their profound effects on human life, Epstein’s books, like \u003cem\u003eAroused\u003c\/em\u003e, artfully combine science and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a background that spans both medicine and journalism, Randi Hutter Epstein brings a unique perspective to her writing, making complex scientific concepts accessible and enthralling. Her engaging narratives do more than inform—they inspire readers to explore the wonders of the human body and the scientific mysteries that shape our existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is perfect for those who appreciate insightful and educational reads that are rich in both information and entertainment. Dive into the world of Randi Hutter Epstein and discover the hidden stories behind our biological processes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aroused-by-randi-hutter-epstein-9780393357080","title":"Aroused","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA guided tour through the strange science of hormones and the age-old quest to control them.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMetabolism, behaviour, sleep, mood swings, the immune system, fighting, fleeing, puberty, and sex: these are just a few of the things our bodies control with hormones. Armed with a healthy dose of wit and curiosity, medical journalist Randi Hutter Epstein takes us on a journey through the unusual history of these potent chemicals, from a basement filled with jarred nineteenth-century brains to a twenty-first-century hormone clinic in Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrimming with fascinating anecdotes, illuminating new medical research, and humorous details, \u003ci\u003eAroused\u003c\/i\u003e introduces the leading scientists who made life-changing discoveries about the hormone imbalances that ail us, as well as the charlatans who used those discoveries to peddle false remedies. Epstein exposes the humanity at the heart of hormone science with her rich cast of characters, including a 1920s doctor promoting vasectomies as a way to boost libido, a female medical student who discovered a pregnancy hormone in the 1940s, and a mother who collected pituitaries, a brain gland, from cadavers as a source of growth hormone to treat her son. Along the way, Epstein explores the functions of hormones such as leptin, oxytocin, oestrogen, and testosterone, demystifying the science of endocrinology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating look at the history and science of some of medicine’s most important discoveries, \u003ci\u003eAroused\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the shocking history of hormones through the back rooms, basements, and labs where endocrinology began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e10 illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853984878828,"sku":"9780393357080","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/651683482328.jpg?v=1759229846"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/randi-hutter-epstein.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}