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New York Times

New York Times: Health Guide: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page overview, with related multimedia features, of the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
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WebMD

Web Md: Rotator Cuff Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health provides a good deal of information on rotator cuff disorders. Includes several pictures along with links to additional information. Also, facts are given on causes, symptoms, risks, treatment options,...
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University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota Duluth: Symptoms of Stress and Anxiety

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource lists physical symptoms of stress and anxiety.
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Entnet.org:meniere's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides an excellent overview of Meniere's disease, including a description of the disease, symptoms, treatments, and information on having surgery.
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National Institutes of Health

National Asthma Education: Asthma and Physical Activity in the School [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This booklet,published in 1995, is meant to help classroom teachers, physical education teachers, coaches, and students to understand how to manage and control asthma so that students can be active and participate fully and safely in...
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About Kids Health

About Kids Health: Pain Learning Hub

For Students 9th - 10th
Find information on acute and chronic pain from symptom recognition to assessment and diagnosis to treatment and long-term outcomes. The information has come from many sources and has been adapted in collaboration with the Pain Centre at...
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Crohn's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of Crohn's disease. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.
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Other

Health Talk Online: Heart Failure

For Students 9th - 10th
What is heart failure? What is the difference between a heart attack and heart failure? What role does stress in heart failure? These questions are answered by a doctor or a number of people who have actually experienced heart failure.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

For Students 3rd - 8th
Get the scoop on the causes, treatments, and symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). Be sure to read the whole article and to click on the side tabs to the right for additional information on this painful disease.
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Other

Story md.com: Osteoarthritis

For Students 9th - 10th
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It usually affects your hands, knees, hips, or spine. Learn about treatment and management.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Adjustment Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what an adjustment disorder is, the symptoms, causes, risk factors, complications, what to expect when seeing a doctor, treatments, self-help, and prevention.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Gout

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the MayoClinic.com provides extensive information on the illness "gout." Answers the question, "What is Gout?," as well as various signs, symptoms, causes, risk factors, treatments, and much more.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Asthma

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great starting point for anyone doing research or a report on asthma. Organized into several sections -- including "Signs and Symptoms," "Screening and Diagnosis," and "Treatment."
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eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Cool Tips on Sickle Cell Disease

For Students 4th - 7th
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder. Learn what it is and how it is passed on, what sickle cell crisis is and its cause, the signs and symptoms of sickle cell disease, how it is treated, tips for traveling if you have it,...
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WebMD

Web Md: Mental Health and Adjustment Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Major disruption or stress in one's life can bring on a condition known as adjustment disorder. Learn about the potential triggers for this disorder, its symptoms, how common it is, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
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Remedy Health Media

Health Central: Diabetes

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents comprehensive information about diabetes. Causes, signs/symptoms, and care are covered.
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Perfect Pacifier

For Students 3rd - 8th
A new study has found that a mother's arms are incredibly effective at reducing the physical symptoms of stress in crying babies. This article reports on the study and its implications. Includes a brief video. [1:56]
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Social Phobia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Family Doctor.org gives information on social phobias, symptoms, and strategies for treatment. This site also provides links to related articles.
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Healthline Media

Medical News Today: What Are Cluster Headaches?

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover what cluster headaches are and what causes them in this informative article from Medical News Today. Learn about the signs and symptoms, the duration, the risk factors, treatment options, and how you can prevent them.
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WebMD

Web Md: Fracture

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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WebMD

Web Md: Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a great topic overview of depression. Gives a brief definition, causes, symptoms, and treatment along with answering some commonly asked questions.
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Other

St. John: First Aid Tips for Allergic Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to defining "Allergic reaction" or "Anaphylactic shock," this website includes steps on assessing and managing allergic reactions and their symptoms. Includes a link to information on shock and the "Priority Action Plan,"...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Ugh! Ulcers

For Students 3rd - 8th
People used to think ulcers were caused by stress, but now doctors know they are caused by the H. pylori bacteria. In this article for kids, find out what an ulcer is, how to treat them, and how you can prevent them.
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WebMD

Web Md: Knee Problems and Injuries

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD provides an overview of the common injuries and problems that can occur to knees. It contains links for additional information on common symptoms, different types of knee problems and injuries, and conditions that...