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Kids Health: Sun Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn why the Sun keeps us healthy, and also, learn how the Sun can harm our skin, eyes, and immune system. Read about the dangers associated with the Sun's ultraviolet rays, and read tips to help you stay safe when outside in the summer...
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Kids Health: Smoking Stinks

For Students 3rd - 8th
This four-page article provides general information on cigarettes, nicotine, and smoking by providing simple responses to questions such as "Why Are Smoking and Smokeless Tobacco So Bad for You?" and "What Happens When a Kid Tries...
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Kids Health: Why Drinking Water Is the Way to Go

For Students 9th - 10th
Every person, plant, and animal needs water to survive. Learn why water is so important for our health and how you can keep yourself hydrated and healthy by drinking enough fluids every day.
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Kids Health: A Glossary of Medical Words

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn definitions of over two hundred medical words from KidsHealth. Scroll down to find the specific word you are looking for, and click on the word to learn the definition.
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Kids Health: Bleeding

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know what to do to stop bleeding from scrapes, abrasions, and deep cuts? Learn how to properly clean a wound and apply pressure to it. Also learn when a visit or call to the doctor might be necessary.
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Kids Health: Botulism

For Students 3rd - 5th
Keep yourself safe from botulism -- "a rare disease that affects nerves and the muscles they control." This article tells how botulism spreads and how it can be prevented.
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Kids Health: Breast Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about cancer of the breast. This article explains the signs and treatment for this type of cancer.
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Kids Health: Burns

For Students 9th - 10th
What are some of the common causes of burns? What are the types of burns? How do you prevent burns? Find the answers to these questions and more at this website.
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Kids Health: Caffeine Confusion

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about how caffeine affects your body. This article includes helpful advice on how to reduce your intake of caffeine, by proving a "Caffeine Chart" that shows how much caffeine is in the foods and drinks you might...
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Kids Health: Cerebral Palsy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read this informative article from Kids Health to find out what cerebral palsy is, the different types, how it is treated, and learning to live with it.
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Kids Health: Cold, Ice, and Snow Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
Playing in the snow is fun, but it can also be dangerous. KidsHealth website helps you learn about the importance of dressing for the weather to protect your body and health. This page also includes information about the dangers...
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Kids Health: Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye)

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative 7-page article which provides a general overview of the infection, and includes information on signs and symptoms, prevention, duration, and time to call a doctor.
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Kids Health: Electrolytes

For Students 9th - 10th
What happens when your blood is tested for electrolytes? Find the answer to this question, and learn how electrolytes, like sodium, potassium, and chloride, function in the body and keep you healthy.
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Kids Health: For Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
This entry portal for health information for kids offers topics that range from staying healthy on a daily basis to illnesses and injuries.
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Kids Health: Heart Disease

For Students 3rd - 8th
Although this disease mainly affects older people, it is important to know what it is, how you get it, and what you as a kid can start doing to prevent it.
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Kids Health: Hepatitis

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about an infectious and highly contagious disease. Find out about the various types of hepatitis, how people get it, how to treat it.
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Kids Health: How to Deal With Hemophilia

For Students 3rd - 8th
What is hemophilia, how do you get it, and how do doctors treat it? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this article just for kids.
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Kids Health: I Don't Like Sports, So How Can I Stay Fit?

For Students 9th - 10th
This online resource is for kids who aren't inclined to playing sports but who want to stay in good physical shape. Here, read about various fun activities, chores, and games that will help keep your muscles strong and your heart and...
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Kids Health: Impetigo

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site from KidsHealth.org answers the question of what is impetigo on a kids level. The information is easy to understand, and it contains links throughout for additional information. Also includes facts on "How do I know if I have...
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Kids Health: Impetigo

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an elaborate article on impetigo in multiple sections. Content includes a description, its contagiousness, preventitive measures, and more.
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Kids Health: Inflammatory Bowel Disease

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out much information on the sometimes serious stomach ailment called inflammatory bowel disease in this article written especially for kids.
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Kids Health: Kids and Eating Disorders

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out about the problem of eating disorders. Is it in to be thin? There's a lot of information here. Be sure to look at the tabs to the left for additional resources.
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Kids Health: Lyme Disease: Feeling Sick With Symptoms

For Students 3rd - 5th
KidsHealth describes the symptoms of Lyme disease.
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Kids Health: Lyme Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
KidsHealth describes how to avoid Lyme disease. Features include a movie clip showing how to remove ticks from skin.