National Institutes of Health
Niehs: Enfermedades Provocados Por El Ambiente De a a Z
An A to Z list of illnesses and disorders caused by environmental factors, e.g., asthma, allergies, mercury poisoning, cancer and others. Each is listed with a short, one paragraph overview of the condition and causes.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Infectious Diseases
A self-paced lesson on infectious diseases including bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections. Each disease featured discusses symptoms and treatment.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Immunology of Acute vs. Chronic Inflammation
Read this passage and study the graphics to complete a five-question quiz on the Immunology of Acute vs. Chronic Inflammation.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: What Is Allergy?
Extremely insightful article that explains what allergy is. Includes information on types of symptoms, how an allergy occurs, and common misconceptions about allergies.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Nida: About Hiv/aids
Learn about how to protect yourself from HIV/AIDS with some scientific facts.
University of Arizona
The Biology Project: Immunology: Hiv and Aids Tutorial
Read this illustrated tutorial about the relationship between the HIV virus and AIDS. Also contains treatment and diagnosis information.
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Salud Y Enfermedad
In this unit on health and disease you will learn what the disease may be due to what causes and what alterations occur in our bodies. It contains 18 interactive activities.
Remedy Health Media
A Look at Theories on the Origin of Hiv
This resource presents an article on the theories of the origin of the AIDS virus (HIV). As was thought for many years, another primate may have first introduced us to this virus. Original resource from 2000 AIDS Project Los Angeles.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Hiv and Flu the Vaccine Strategy
Seth Berkley explains how smart advances in vaccine design, production and distribution are bringing us closer than ever to eliminating a host of global threats- from AIDS to malaria to flu pandemics. [21:06]
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Structured Treatment Interruption
Determine how studying the evolution of the HIV virus led medical experts to give patients a "holiday" from drugs, weakening the mutated, drug-resistent genes. Discover how this backward evolution works.
WebMD
Medicine Net: Cirrhosis
This site offers a straightforward discussion about cirrhosis. Defines the disease and discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments.
WebMD
Medicine Net: Shingles
Resource describes the skin rash Herpes Zoster, which is commonly known as "shingles". It contains information on how shingles start, the treatment, and complications involved. Links are also included for additional information.
Other
Cfs/cfids Bulletin
This site discribes the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, along with a brief history, and links to other sites.
Other
For Parents of Sick and Worn Out Children
This article describes how Chronic Fatigue Syndrome manifests in children, and why it is so frequently misdiagnosed.
Other
Health on the Net Foundation: Neutrophil
Nice definition of the function and percentage of neutrophils found in the blood stream.
Other
Jewish American Hall of Fame: Jonas Salk Quiz
Take this quiz about the life of Jonas Salk and see how much you know about this famous American. Warning: read up on the man before taking this quiz. (It's not easy!)
Other
Jewish American Hall of Fame: Jonas Salk (1914 1995)
A short biography of Jonas Salk, one of the men to invent a polio vaccine.
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Development of Polio Vaccines
This site is provided for by Access Excellence. Beginning with a good description of the symptoms and spreading of polio, as well as information on Franklin Delano Roosevelt's battle with polio, this article addresses the development of...
Other
Institute of Heart Math: Science of the Heart: Music Research
Research assesses the premise that music has a direct influence on the body, mind, and spirit.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Polio Vaccine
Use this site to learn what polio is and why (and when) you should be vaccinated at this site from the Centers for Disease Control. Also read about the risks and reactions associated with the IPV (Inactivated Polio Vaccine).
Untamed Science
Untamed Science: Biology: Human Biology: Lymphatic System
Find out how the body rids itself of wastes and fights off infections with the help of the lymph nodes and white blood cells.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Animal & Human Viruses
Learn about viruses of humans and other animals, the Baltimore classification system, and the HIV life cycle.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Why Should I Care About Germs
Feeling stuffy? Running a fever? Well, read through this article and learn about the different types of germs and what you can do to prevent them. Don't miss the link that includes articles to similar sites.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Food Allergies
Here is a great explanation of what food allergies are, why people have them, and how to live with them. Do you know someone that is allergic to a certain type of food? Read here to find out why.