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World Health Organization: What Is Malaria?

For Students 9th - 10th
The World Health Organization provides some factual and statistical information regarding malaria. The article tells the causes, the four types of human malaria, symptoms, and up-to-date prevention and treatment methods.
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BBC

Bbc Health: What Causes Asthma?

For Students 9th - 10th
What causes asthma? What are the symptoms? What's the treatment? Can I prevent asthma? The aforementioned questions are answered in this comprehensive site.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Chest Pain

For Students 9th - 10th
Lists symptoms related to chest pain in children, how to respond, and how to prevent it.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Asthma

For Students 9th - 10th
Organized into brief sections with general information, causes, and treatments, this article on asthma is a good introduction to the disease.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Osteoporosis

For Students 3rd - 8th
When someone's bones weaken they are said to have osteoporosis. Learn all about the different types, signs and symptoms, and how it is treated. Find out what you can do to prevent getting it as an adult.
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WebMD

Web Md: Hepatitis A

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health contains great information on Hepatitis A. Several pictures are provided along with information on topics such as: Causes, symptoms, risks, exams and tests, treatment, prevention and surgery.
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Other

The Lung Association: Common Cold

For Students 9th - 10th
Information provided on the common cold. The causes of a common cold, symptoms, prevention, and treatment information is presented.
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WebMD

Web Md: Heart Attack Treatments

For Students 9th - 10th
In WebMD's entry on heart attacks, there is a section on treatments and diagnosis. Read about the various things that can be done to improve your health and decrease your risk of having a heart attack.
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WebMD

Web Md: Airborne Allergens

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health provides an article entitled, "Something in the Air: Airborne Allergens". Includes detailed information on why some people are allergic to certain substances, while others are not. Symptoms of airborne...
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Encephalitis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the MayoClinic.com provides a great look at the acute inflammation of the brain caused by a viral infection known as encephalitis. Sections in the article include: signs and symptoms, causes, screening, treatment,...
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Other

Ethno Med: Immunization/vaccine Information Statements

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to access more than 200 health education brochures in a wide variety of languages. Many of the brochures are downloadable PDF files but some information is also available as sound or video recordings.
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Center for Educational Technologies

Nasa Classroom of the Future: Rift Valley Fever

For Students 9th - 10th
The Classroom of the Future provides a nice activity integrating many subject areas. Students work in groups to research outbreaks of Rift Valley Fever in Kenya, and determine actions to control and prevent its spread. Background...
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Cleveland Clinic: Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self (Munchausen Syndrome)

For Students 9th - 10th
This syndrome, identified as a type of factitious disorder, is named for Baron von Munchausen, an 18th century German officer. Site provides a full definition, causes, diagnosis, prognosis, and prevention.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Jump Rope

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you can learn all about jumping rope at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention you can find out the health benefits of this exercise, what you'll need to get started, how to play it safe, some good tips, and even the full...
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Other

National Lung Health Education Program: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page of a group of medical professionals who are dedicated to educating the public and other medical professionals about the treatment and prevention of Chronic Obstructive Lung Diseases.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Diphtheria

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the symptoms, causes, treatments, and preventions of diphtheria. This article provides general information on the disease as well as links to further information on related topics.
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Remedy Health Media

Health Central: Hypoglycemia

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth article that discusses the disease hypoglycemia, its causes, risk factors, prevention, symptoms, and treatment.
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Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Cdc): Bam! Body and Mind

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Multiple teacher resources are provided to help students make healthier lifestyle choices.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Healthy Pets Healthy People

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what you need to do to keep your pets healthy, to keep yourself safe from rabies, and to treat animal bites and scratches.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Inline Skating

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn from an expert what it takes to be an inline skater. Discover what gear you will need, how to play, safety tips, and more.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Shots

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Ouch! Shots hurt! Test knowledge of how shots keep us from getting sick.
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Other

Health Talk: Rheumatoid Arthritis

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a directory of detailed information about rheumatoid arthritis.
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Other

Health Communities: Rheumatoid Arthritis

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the symptoms and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Cardiac Rehabilitation

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial presents information about cardiac rehabilitation. Rehabilitation is necessary to maintain heart health. The heart, angina, exercise, prevention, obesity and other risk factors are covered.