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Headaches
Students create a commercial for a headache remedy. In this health and advertising lesson, students review a video describing several types of headaches and treatments for each. They will create a commercial addressing one of the...
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Body Invaders: Headaches
High schoolers create a commercial for a headache treatment. In this headaches lesson, students view a video and discuss the types of headaches and their treatments. They write a script for a commercial for a headache treatment.
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Aspirin Foundation: Reactions
This is page gives the raw ingredients and the chemical reactions used to produce aspirin.
Curated OER
Kids Health: What to Do When You Don't Like School
Not everyone enjoys going to school, but we all have to go. If you or a friend are having a hard time at school, these tips and explanations may be just the thing to turn school into something you enjoy. You have to be there, you may as...
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Kids Health: Migraines: What a Pain
All of us have had a headache at some point. A migraine is a very severe headache. They don't happen every day, but they are common among kids and adults. Use this site to learn more about headaches, migraines especially and learn what...
Healthline Media
Medical News Today: What Is Migraine?
This article is full of useful information regarding migraines which are extremely painful headaches. Discussion includes what they are, the causes, the symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. Includes a [2:14] video.
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Good Q&A on Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Includes what the disease is, who can get this disease, how it is spread, and treatment options.
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Aspirin Foundation: The Chemistry of Aspirin
A simple overview of the chemical structure and function of aspirin. Follow links to learn about the story of aspirin, its reactions, and related products.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Signs and Symtoms
Overviews the signs and symptoms associated with Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Also includes a movie showing the rash that occurs from this disease.
Curated OER
Kids Health: The Story on Stress
It is highly probable that you've heard someone say he is "stressed out." What does that mean? Exactly what is stress and how does it affect us? Read more about the causes of stress, what it does to us, and how to reduce stress.
Curated OER
Kids Health: What's Mono?
Two-page article relaying the symptoms and transmission of mononucleosis, also known as the "kissing disease." Includes links information on related topics such as fever, headaches, muscles, flu, and strep throat.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Seasonal Affective Disorder
This site from the MayoClinic.com provides great information on the seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. The article includes sections such as: overview, signs and symptoms, causes, screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
WebMD
Web Md: Health News
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...
Healthline Media
Medical News Today: What Are Cluster Headaches?
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.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Causes Headaches?
Dan Kwartler shares what we know and don't know about headaches.
University of Virginia
U of Virginia: Cyclooxygenase Structure and Mechanism
High Level discussion of how aspirin and some other drugs work. Gives the structure of aspirin and Ibuprofen along with others.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Migraines
This article includes information pertaining to migraine headaches. Article explores the causes and effects of migraine headaches.
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Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine
Information on Acupuncture, including frequently asked questions, articles, and more.
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: What Is the Buffer in Buffered Aspirin
This site from Frostburg State University gives the structural formula of aspirin as well as some information about its biochemical interaction in the stomach.