This site from the MayoClinic.com contains great information on the food allergy. The sections that are covered in the article include: signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, screening, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

A short explanation of what head lice are. Includes links to comprehensive information regarding detection, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. This page is available in numerous languages.

This brief article from Wellness Junction summarizes research linking aerobic and anaerobic exercise to improved cardiovascular conditions in those with diabetes and high blood pressure. Provided is a list of recommended exercises for...

Website dedicated to exploring controversial social issues presents research, video and commentary on the arguments for and against vaccinating children in the U.S.

An article covering former President Clinton's apology to the survivors and family members of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Dated May 16, 2007.

This article covers several different areas related to osteoporosis, including different disease types, risk factors, and prevention and treatment measures.

This site contains information on the Osteoporosis Australia organization. It has useful links for definitions and prevention and treatment measures.

The purpose of this lesson is to offer suggestions on how to use the History of Vaccines website in a high school biology or health class. This lesson plan provides students with a broad overview of the website, while other lesson plans...

This site from WebMD Health provides information on athlete's foot, including symptoms, treatment, and prevention. Throughout the site links are provided for additional information as well. This is a great site to get good information on...

This two-part report from NPR answers questions about the avian flu virus and the potential for a pandemic. Questions are answered by experts from the National Wildlife Health Center and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious...

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about smallpox and Dr. Edward Jenner's first observations about preventing the disease. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

This site from WebMD Health provides great information on fractures, giving the basics, symptoms, treatment and prevention. A picture/chart is provided along with good, factual information, making this a great site to check out on the...

This site from WebMD Health provides great information on multiple sclerosis, or MS, and the main symptoms of it. Also included in the topic contents are an overview, risks, treatment, prevention, surgery, and home treatment.

Information that explains the effects of radiation exposure on pregnant women and their unborn babies.

This resource provides an overview of the medical condition, hiatal hernia. Images are included.

This site includes a simple list of reasons why getting exercise is important for your physical and emotional well-being. Also, learn definitions and examples of aerobic activities, resistance activities, and stretching activities.

Participants in the Tuskegee Syphilis Study were never told that they had syphilis. Instead, the doctors and scientists said they had "bad blood." Find out what took place during this study, and the social and political consequences...

This site offers a description, symptoms, treatment and prevention of typhoid fever. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]

Basic information on Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. This resource explains how each hepatitis is spread, who is at risk, and prevention and treatment.

Students research world health and global diseases and create a comic and activity book to raise awareness of global health issues, malaria in particular. In addition, students started a fund raising campaign to raise money for mosquito...

Leprosy, its causes and symptoms, and its treatment and prevention are briefly discussed on this site, provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will use this flipchart to identify proper ways to prevent germ spreading.

This site is offered by a cooperative extension office that is training volunteers to teach women how to build strong bones and prevent osteoporosis.

This site from the Mayo Clinic offers suggestions that may help people relieve symptoms and maintain their independence if they have osteoporosis. Includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, causes, risks, and treatment.