Fats are part of a larger family of molecules known as lipids. Lipids occur naturally in your body and can also be ingested through the foods in your diet. Which fats are healthy and which should you avoid? The answer may surprise you.

This lesson plan is designed to give young students a concrete demonstration as to why they should wash their hands with soap and warm water so they will understand that germs are smaller than the eye can see.

Provides an overview on the basics of risk factors that may contribute to a stroke along with tips on ways to prevent one. Interactives include a quiz and a tool to track your family history.

This abstract from the American Stroke Association discusses the importance of education in the stroke community. Support groups are important partners in stroke education. German study

The spread of the Ebola virus has now been declared a global emergency. Learn what the World Health Organization is doing to prevent the further spread of this disease.

Use these tips to help kids understand asthma in this guide from Arthur: "Buster's Breathless."

Teach children about what causes asthma, how it's treated, and what students can do to help their classmates with asthma with this lesson plan from Arthur: "Buster's Breathless".

This read-aloud story is based on the Arthur episode "Buster's Breathless." As you read, pause to talk about the characters and what's happening in the story.

Test your children's knowledge of asthma with this quiz from Arthur: "Buster's Breathless."

Learn about the symptoms of asthma in this guide from Arthur: "Buster's Breathless."

Use these tips designed for adults to better understand your child's asthma in this guide from Arthur: "Buster's Breathless".

This site, sponsored by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety provides information on busitis such as treatment, symptoms and prevention.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Regular physical exercise is important in preventing lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular disease, some types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Regular...

Read a general overview of heart attacks and heart pain, including angina. Content includes information on the difference between stable and unstable angina, and the symptoms of a heart attack.

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.

Provides a complete overview of hyperthyroidism. It begins with a topic overview, which includes a small chart and links to further information, then it discusses causes, symptoms, risks, and treatment.