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American Heart Association

American Heart Association: Conditions: Cholesterol: Why Cholesterol Matters

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what cholesterol is, the different types, and why high cholesterol is a health risk. Click on a link to view an illustration of HDL and LDL cholesterol within an artery, as well as learn about methods of prevention and treatment...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Introduction to Epidemiology

For Students 9th - 10th
In this comprehensive interactive tutorial you will not only learn what epidemiology is but you will also learn the role of epidemiology in public health practice. Also, you will explore the history of epidemiology to understand how its...
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National Institutes of Health

U.s. Dept of Health and Human Services: Cancer and the Environment [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Document provides information on the causes and nature of cancer and particularly the substances in the environment that are known to cause or may cause cancer in humans such as tobacco, ultraviolet radiation, pesticides, and metals.
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Diabetes Type 2 Faq

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of type 2 diabetes through a Q & A format. Use this site to learn about symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.
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Idaho State University

Idaho State University: Radiation Related Frequently Asked Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of frequently asked questions about radiation, with answers. About half of the questions are health-related and pertain to how radiation affects the body.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Bread Mold Facts

For Students 4th - 8th
Explains what bread mold is, what causes it to grow on bread and other surfaces, types of bread molds, health risks, and some benefits.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Lyme Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the causes, symptoms, preventions, and treatments for Lyme disease. It includes brief write-ups containing tips for teenagers and children who are concerned about their own health and risks for Lyme disease.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Pesticides and Food: Healthy, Sensible Food Practices

For Students 9th - 10th
Information provided on pesticide residues on food, the possibility that these pesticides could harm us, and what the government does to ensure that pesticides used on food are safe.
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Ultrasound

For Students 9th - 10th
This overview of ultrasound medical procedures describes their uses, preparation, risks, and the like.
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents the use and risks of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology as used in medicine.
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Mammography

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of mammography. Includes information on what it's used for, how it's done, its risks, and much more.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Vomiting

For Students 9th - 10th
This website informs parents about the complications and risks associated with vomiting and the diseases that cause vomiting. Here, you can learn how to prevent dehydration in sick children and how to relieve other problems associated...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (Sids)

For Students 9th - 10th
The article explains what is currently known about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and suggest a number of ways to reduce the risk to babies.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Binge Eating Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource on binge eating disorder answers questions concerning the risks, problems, signs, and symptoms associated with this eating disorder.
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese Real Time Data Projects: Size, Shape and Health Effects of Particulates

For Students 9th - 10th
How does particulate pollution affect people with breathing disorders? Real time air quality data is provided for you to assess your state. Using this data you can determine who might be at risk in your particular area.
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Electromagnetic Fields

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to a variety of government-sponsored overviews and articles on electromagnetic fields and their associated health risks.
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Read Works

Read Works: Burger Battles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about fast food, health risks caused by eating fast food, and increased fast food marking to young people. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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Read Works

Read Works: The Sweet Life

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text debating the health risks of artificial sweeteners. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Other

Ccohs: Basic Information About Sodium Hydroxide

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about purity, symptoms, composition, and immediate health risks involved with sodium hydroxide. In a question and answer format.
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National Institutes of Health

National Institutes of Health: Aim for a Healthy Weight

For Students 9th - 10th
This page links you to recommendations, risk assessments, and suggestions for controlling weight. Most useful is the link to publications for more in-depth info.
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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Water Related Diseases: Malnutrition

For Students 9th - 10th
Genereal information on malnutrition from the World Health Organization can be found on this page. Content includes a discussion on what exactly constitutes malnutrition and how it affects people, how it can be prevented, and some...
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New York State Dept. of Health

New York State Department of Health: Cardiovascular Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this resource to learn how proper nutrition and diet play a role in preventing heart disease. Provides facts and figures on causes, costs, and risk factors for the disease.
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Atherosclerosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of atherosclerosis. Includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and much more.
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Esophageal Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about esophageal cancer. Included are sections on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.

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