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American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Allergic Rhinitis

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about all types of allergies and allergic reactions. Article includes symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common allergies. For auditory learners, a read-aloud feature is also available.
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American Cancer Society

American Cancer Society: Overview: Breast Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent site covers all the issues related to breast cancer. Topics include the causes of breast cancer, risk factors, prevention, early detection, diagnosis, staging, treatment, questions for your doctor, after treatment, and so on.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do Hospitals Have Particle Accelerators?

For Students 9th - 10th
Doctors are using injected radioactive drugs that circulate through the body and act as a beacon for PET scanners. These diagnostic tools can detect the spread of diseases before they can be spotted with other types of imaging. Pedro...
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Institute: Breast Cancer Surgery Choices

For Students 9th - 10th
This sit is provided by the National Institute of Health, National Cancer Institute. The site includes information on breast cancer, details of treatment options, and questions a woman might ask her doctors.