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PBS

Pbs: This Emotional Life: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of articles on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD: what it is, what causes it, misconceptions about it, symptoms, related disorders, treatment options, and ways the ADHD person, and the caregivers and family...
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WebMD

Web Md: Hypoglycemia and Diabetes

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from WebMD Health presents good, comprehensive information on a problem common to all diabetics at some time - low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Discusses the symptoms, hypoglycemia in diabetes and how to manage hypoglycemia in...
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Examples of Single Gene Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this drop-down menu to explore singe gene disorders such as Cystic Fibrosis, Huntington Disease, Sickle Cell, and more. Learn the symptoms and features of the disease, how to treat and/or manage the disease, and links to additional...
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Back Pain

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides a detailed overview of back pain. Content includes a look at what back pain is, its causes, screening and diagnosis, treatment, prevention options, and more.
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Other

Story md.com: Type 2 Diabetes

For Students 9th - 10th
Type 2 Diabetes, previously referred to as Adult Onset Diabetes, is the more common type. With type 2 diabetes, your body does not make or use insulin well. Risk factors include obesity and family history.
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WebMD

Web Md: Mental Health and Trichotillomania

For Students 9th - 10th
An irresistible urge to pull out hair, trichotillomania is a mental disorder. This article provides information on the symptoms, diagnosis and tests, treatment and care, and management of this disorder.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Obesity and Overweight Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
The CDC provides a collection of information on obesity and the concerns that come with it.