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American Psychological Association

A Silent National Crisis: Violence Against Teachers

For Teachers K - 12th
School violence is becoming an epidemic in America. How can schools protect their teachers—and teach them how to protect their students? Read an important brochure about how violence affects teachers personally, emotionally, financially,...
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WebMD

Web Md: The Mysterious 'Medication' of Meditation

For Students 9th - 10th
WebMD features an article on the medical uses of meditation.
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Stress Echocardiography

For Students 9th - 10th
A stress echocardiogram can help a doctor see how the heart responds to exercise. This tutorial explains how the test works and its risks and benefits.
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WebMD

Web Md: Chronic Pain Medications

For Students 9th - 10th
WebMD provides a list of pain medications used to treat chronic pain, with information given about each.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Medical Records and Health Information Tech

For Students 9th - 10th
Career trends and employment projections are detailed in this Department of Labor site. General information on the Medical Records and Health Information Technician profession is also provided.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Bees Use Drugs? Evidence of Self Medication

For Students 9th - 10th
There has been documented evidence that honey bees increase their foraging of antibiotic plant resins when under stress from fungal pathogens. Could more access to certain plants provide some solutions for decreasing bee populations?
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) including examples, a medical definition and the effects on the body, the four main symptoms, causes, treatment, and statistics.
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Other

Pni: Pharmacologic Management of Aggression and Irritability

For Students 9th - 10th
This website explores the beneficial relationship of psychopharmacology and the management of aggression and irritability. Mentions types of medication.
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Healthline Media

Medical News Today: What Are Cluster Headaches?

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover what cluster headaches are and what causes them in this informative article from Medical News Today. Learn about the signs and symptoms, the duration, the risk factors, treatment options, and how you can prevent them.
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Other

Nys Society of Medical Massage Therapists

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is part of the New York State Society of Medical Massage Therapists, the oldest organization of professional massage therapists in the US. This page gives information about what to look for in a massage therapist, and a link to...
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Other

Pni: Obesity Management

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Pacific Neuropsychiatric Institute, this site provides information about obesity management and the health benefits of psychopharmacology interventions.
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Drug Adherence and Resistance

For Students 9th - 10th
This series of video lectures (in brief clips) and personal accounts stress the importance of drug adherence for patients on drug regimens for the treatment of HIV/AIDS.
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Rice University

Rice University: Web Adventures: Reconstructors: A Plaguing Problem

For Students 6th - 8th
Online adventure game consisting of five consecutive episodes where you become a member of a team of scientists who investigate pain relieving drugs to see if they are safe. Episodes should be played in order; however, they can be...
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Other

Health Talk Online: Chronic Pain

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive resource contains individual video interviews with medical professionals and a number of people who have experienced chronic pain. What is chronic pain? What different approaches are used to manage pain? What type of...
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National Institutes of Health

National Asthma Education: Asthma and Physical Activity in the School [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This booklet,published in 1995, is meant to help classroom teachers, physical education teachers, coaches, and students to understand how to manage and control asthma so that students can be active and participate fully and safely in...
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Rice University

Rice University: Web Adventures: A Plaguing Problem

For Students 6th - 8th
In this game, students need to reconstruct lost knowledge about pain relieving drugs. They learn about concepts such as neurotransmission, the neurobiology and history underlying drug addiction, pain management, and analgesia.
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National Institutes of Health

Omim: Phenylketonuria

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on phenylketonuria is organized into several sections including, "Clinical Description," "Molecular Geneticsm" amedicalnd "Population Genetics." Read about how this genetic disease affects the human body and how doctors...
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Land, Waste, and Cleanup Topics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is loaded with information on solid waste and hazardous waste. It includes industries' effects on the environment, waste programs, treatment, control, pollution prevention, recycling, and cleanup programs.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource for timely and accurate medical information from experts at Mayo Clinic. Content includes information on almost all diseases and conditions, a guide to healthy living, first-aid and self-care information.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Education: Office Organization

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a look at how companies are organized. Examples include medical and manufacturing industries and small to large size businesses.
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Other

Osteoporosis Resource Centers: What Is Osteoporosis?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is offered by an organization of physicians' offices in the Mid-Atlantic region for educating the public as well as the diagnosis, treatment and management of osteoporosis.
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Other

Children With Diabetes: Diabetes Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
Much useful information about diabetes in children (and adults), important because "successful management of diabetes is as much about information as it is about insulin or oral medications."
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Other

American Diabetes Association: Tight Diabetes Control

For Students 9th - 10th
Article which discusses the importance of keeping tight control (keeping blood glucose levels close to normal) of diabetes.
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Other

Med Jump

For Students 9th - 10th
Career portal focuses on the health-care and medical industries. Job seekers can post resumes and search for jobs free of charge.