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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of hypertension. Includes information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
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American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Allergy Shots: Could They Help Your Allergies?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides great information on allergy shots and whether or not they could help with your allergies. The topics that are covered include: what are allergy shots, how do they work, what kind of allergies can be treated with...
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Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Heart Murmurs

For Students 9th - 10th
Everyone's heart makes sounds, but some people have hearts that make more noise than others. Usually, however, these heart murmurs don't mean anything is wrong. Find out more about these in this article for kids.
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Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: The Heart

For Students 3rd - 8th
Your heart beats and sends oxygen throughout your entire body. Find out how it works and how heart problems can be fixed.
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Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: For Teens: Cardiac Catheterization

For Students 9th - 10th
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure that lets doctors get a better look at a person's heart and blood vessels. Learn all about it in this article for teens.
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Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Mitral Valve Prolapse

For Students 3rd - 8th
Mitral valve prolapse is a heart problem that usually isn't much to worry about. Learn more about it here.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is a Stroke?

For Students 9th - 11th
This resource from Khan Academy provides information about strokes.
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Other

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes an organization that is involved in studies and treatments of allergies. Research and education are also important parts of this organization.