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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Health Topic: Women's Health

For Students 9th - 10th
From assisted reproductive technology to women's safety and health issues at work, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention covers many women's health issues.
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American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Health Information for the Whole Family

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Academy of Family Physicians provides this comprehensive health information article with sections for men, women, parents, kids, and seniors.
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National Institutes of Health

National Institutes of Health: Health Information

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides a comprehensive resource on health issues. Browse hundreds of health topics using the alphabet index or click into health news especially for men, women, seniors, minorities, and...
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Other

Health Variations: Gender and Health

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explores women's health vs. men's health. Includes discussion of why women's life cycle is typically longer than men's, and why women tend to report poorer health than men.
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WebMD

Web Md: Health News

For Students 9th - 10th
WebMD is a very helpful online health resource. Coverage includes the latest health & medical news, with in-depth medical references at your fingertips. Topics that range from diabetes to second hand smoking are discussed by medical...
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Other

Children, Youth and Women's Health Service: Kids' Health: Smoking

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn why people smoke and about the effects of smoking.
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Other

Abc News: Health and Living News Summary

For Students 9th - 10th
ABC News covers the latest in health news and issues.
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Read Works

Read Works: Celebrate Women!

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about American women who made history in both the past and present day. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Other

Ncaa: Women's Swimming and Diving

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides new and old information on women's swimming and diving on the college level.
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Other

Health Talk Online: Breast Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
You will find actual interviews with individuals diagnosed with breast cancer in written, audio, and video form. The interviews are divided into three categories; discovery, treatment and living with it. There is a Q&A section that...
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Other

Gender Equality & Women's Rights Internationally

For Students 9th - 10th
Canada has exhibited leadership internationally in the protection of women's rights, security, and health. This website offers a comprehensive Canadian government policy and partnership list in gender equality and UN initiatives to...
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Other

U.s. Department of Health and Human Services: Best Bones Forever

For Students 3rd - 8th
Information, advice, activities, stories, and games about the importance of healthy bones for women and girls.
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Other

Ncaa: Women's Basketball

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information and current news about women's college basketball.
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CBS

Cbs Sports: College Basketball: Men's & Women's Basketall

For Students 9th - 10th
CBS Sports provides up-to-the-minute coverage of both men's and women's basketball. Click on the "M" and "W" links on the left toolbar to switch between men and women's teams.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Do Women Live Longer Than Men?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to figure out if women really do live longer than men. A math challenge taken from today's health journals that explores data collection, data analysis, patterns, and graphing skills. Learn how mastering these skills can be...
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Other

Our Bodies Ourselves

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website by the authors of "Our Bodies, Ourselves." The website is updated to include new health challenges faced by women.
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Other

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
This website, available in English or French, presents general information on heart health and research news. Learn what heart disease is and how it can be prevented and treated through diet and exercise.
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Science Daily

Science Daily: Health & Medicine News

For Students 9th - 10th
ScienceDaily is an online magazine covering various aspects of science news. Coverage includes diseases, disorders, treatments, diagnosis, genetics, biotech, and more.
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Teaching American History

Teaching American History: Progressive Platform of 1912

For Students 9th - 10th
Find the document outlining the platform of the Bull Moose Party. It explains why it has become a third-party contender and discusses the many progressive planks of the party for the election of 1912. It interestingly advocated a single...
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Other

Health Talk Online: Cervical Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen to interviews with women to find out their experiences with cervical cancer. Topics include discover, treatment and side effects, and living with it. You can watch, read, or listen to the interviews.
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Other

Womenshealth.gov: Skin Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Women's Health Center Institute provides this site. It is detailed information about all aspects of skin cancer.
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National Institutes of Health

The Nih Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases: National Resource Center

For Students 9th - 10th
The NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center provide patients, health professionals, and the public with an important link to resources and information on metabolic bone diseases. The mission of NIH ORBD~NRC...
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The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute: Heart Health and Care

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a simple guide from The Franklin Institute to keeping your heart healthy through proper exercise, a varied diet, and a clean lifestyle. Here, read about how to exercise and eat to avoid heart disease.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource for timely and accurate medical information from experts at Mayo Clinic. Content includes information on almost all diseases and conditions, a guide to healthy living, first-aid and self-care information.

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