Sixth graders research the positive and negative aspects of microorganisms noting the challenges faced by early scientists. They investigate the history of a disease of their choosing and write a summary of their findings.

In this English instructional activity, students read "Keep Warm to Avoid Colds: Scientists," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

Although pertussis can best be diagnosed within the first two weeks of symptoms by a swap sent to a laboratory, other swab tests can be administered later in the illness. Treatment within the first two weeks of initial symptoms is with...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage traces the first recordings of diabetes to current day treatments for this condition. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading...

What is heat illness? How does it affect young athletes? How can it be prevented? Find the answers to these questions in simple note form, and learn what you need to drink during physical activity in order to prevent yourself from...

A series of slide show presentations about the treatment of infectious disease. Each focuses on one aspect of fighting bacteria. Also included are interactive animations illustrating body functions and how medicines work.

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Clear, readable information about the causes and symptoms of hypothyroidism is offered by two physicians.

Thorough overview of bipolar disorder. Includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and much more.

This page from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website has information on Anoxia and Hypoxia, including definitions, treatment, prognosis, research, and references.

This is an impressive site about beta-thalassemia. The disease is caused when the body cannot make an important blood protein. You can find information about causes, diagnosis, treatment, lifestyle, and inheritance at this interactive...

There is plenty of general information about Polycystic Kidney Disease at this interactive site. You can find videos, interviews, animations, and explanations about many topics including: treatment, causes, testing, incidence, and symptoms.

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Site provides an excellent description of botulism and how it affects infants, including information about symptoms, prevention and treatment.

Thorough overview of food poisoning. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and much more.

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Insightful article that categorizes and describes the various types of allergies. Also gives information on treatment of symptoms.

Thorough overview of chronic hepatitis. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and much more.

Students examine the impact of natural disasters, such as flooding, on public health, and study diseases and other secondary conditions associated with stagnant water. Lesson includes resources for students to research epidemics and...

This site from WebMD Health provides great information on depression. Includes a section on the facts of depression, types of depression, causes, diagnosis, treatment options, care giving, and different populations information.

Get a comprehensive overview of the Trypanosomiasis parasite. Find out its geographical distribution, means of infection, symptoms and treatment options.

Answers to the most frequently asked questions on Listeriosis - symptoms, causes, targets, treatment and more. Includes technical and general terms.

This article from WebMD Health provides information about impetigo by discussing the basics first of all, then describing the symptoms that are involved, along with information on the treatment that has to be undergone.. Also includes...

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