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Kids Health: Metabolism
How the human metabolism works and health problems that can develop are explained in clear language.
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Kids Health: Diphtheria
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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Kids Health: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Signs and Symtoms
Overviews the signs and symptoms associated with Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Also includes a movie showing the rash that occurs from this disease.
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Kids Health: Staphyloccus Aureus
KidsHealth provides some information related to staph bacteria. Read about what it is, the different types of infections it can cause, how it can be prevented, duration, and how it can be treated at home and professionally.
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Kids Health: Rubeola (Measles)
This site provides a detailed article about measles. Contents of the article include information on signs and symptoms, prevention, duration and contagiousness, home treatment, professional treatment, and when to call your doctor.
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Kids Health: Childhood Cancer
This article gives information about childhood cancer and its most common cause, genetic mutation. Treatment information is also included.
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Kids Health: Allergies
Learn the causes. examples, and treatments for allergies. For auditory learners, a read-aloud feature is also available.
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Kids Health: Epilepsy
Epilepsy, a condition of the nervous system, can be developed as a child or later in life as an adult. The main symptom is seizures, which can be difficult for someone to watch. Learn all about epilepsy, including what to do if you see...
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Kids Health: Teens Health: Tmj Disorders
Teens Health article that discusses what TMJ disorders are and how they can be treated. Topics include signs and symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and what you can do to lesson the problems.
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Kids Health:teens: Encephalitis
Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. Read this article from Kids Health to learn about its causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
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Kids Health: Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye)
Information about the different types of Conjunctivitis, incubation, and prevention. Has links to related articles.
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Kids Health: Concussions
In a concussion, the brain shifts inside the skull and causes a temporary loss of normal brain function. In this article you can find out the causes, signs and symptoms, types, treatment, and prevention precautions.
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Kids Health: All About Menstruation
Article and video provides a thorough discussion of the Menstral Cycle answering questions for teens.
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Kids Health: Endocrine System
A complete student lesson on the human endocrine system. As a learning style option, students can listen to the text being read to them.
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Kids Health: Autism
Article explaining what autism is, what we know about its causes, how it is treated, and its impact on people's lives.
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Kids Health: Why Do I Need to Wash My Hands?
Washing your hands is the easiest way to keep germs from spreading and keeping yourself healthy during flu and cold season. Find out when you should be washing your hands and learn hints for getting your hands as clean as they can be.
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Kids Health: Kids and Exercise
Information about kids and exercise. Includes an age-appropriate guide to the type and the amount of daily exercise children should be getting.
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Kids Health: Kids and Exercise
Information about kids and exercise. Includes an age-appropriate guide to the type and the amount of daily exercise children should be getting.
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Kids Health: The Basics on Genes and Genetic Disorders
Genes can sometimes be a difficult topic for students to understand, but this article provides a nice description of genes, how they work, and the disorders that can sometimes arise. The article also touches on how genetic engineering...
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Kids Health: What Should I Do if My Family Fights
When the people in your family are fighting, it's hard to figure out what to do. You may be feeling sad, ashamed, or even angry when it happens. Whatever your feelings are, what you probably want most is for the fighting to stop....
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Kids Health: Going to a Therapist
This four page site from Kids Heath will help a child that is going to see a therapist. This article takes the reader through a visit to the therapist and relates how they can help a patient. It also includes links to related articles.
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Kids Health: How Can I Feel Better About My Body
Many kids don't like the way they look. If you are unhappy with yourself because you do not like your looks, read here to find some ideas about feeling better about yourself.
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Kids Health: Kids With Special Needs
Often times children hear terminology being used but do not completely understand its meaning. This site provides and introduction to special needs, the types, and proper behavior upon interacting.
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Kids Health: When It's Just You After School
If you ever spend any time home alone, you know that there are pluses and minuses to the situation. Sometimes it is nice to just have your whole house to yourself, but other times you are lonely and bored. It is very important that you...