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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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Fhi:case Studies of 2 Women's Health Projects in Bolivia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site introduces two case studies of women's health in poor communities in Bolivia. These studies were conducted by Family Health International.
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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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Center for Young Women's Health: Dealing With Divorce and Separation

For Students 9th - 10th
For teenagers, seeing parents separate is never an easy. It is difficult to understand why it happens or how to cope with the changes. This site provides a guide that is designed to help teens through this difficult period. Additional...
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National Institutes of Health

Nih: The Heart Truth: A Campaign for Women About Heart Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive resource offers information about cardiovascular diseases for women and includes major risk factors.
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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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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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Center for Young Women's Health: Coping With Loss: A Guide for Teens

For Students 9th - 10th
Losing someone close to you isn't easy. Anytime a familiar situation changes one must develop the ability to cope with what's been altered. This site looks at different types of loss and how to approach these difficult times. Additional...
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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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Women's Health: Stages of Pregnancy: The Third Trimester

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a description of what the expecting mother can expect to go through during the third, and last, trimester of pregnancy.
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Library of Congress

Loc: American Women: Health and Medicine: Red Cross and Wwi

For Students 9th - 10th
Although the actual correspondence referenced here can be seen only at the Library of Congress, the overview of what is available, and a look at the role of the American Red Cross during World War I both at home and abroad is interesting...
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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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Mayflower History

Mayflower history.com: Women of Early Plymouth

For Students 4th - 8th
An interesting account of the decisions that had to be made about whether or not to bring women along on the Mayflower. There was a higher mortality rate among the women it turned out, but that may have been due to the fact that women...
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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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National Institutes of Health

Nimh: Women and Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about depression, and specifically focuses on women who are depressed.
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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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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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National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Changing the Face of Medicine: Women Physicians

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibition that features the accomplishments of women doctors, many who have changed the face of medicine and served as role models for women today. Includes learning activities, games, and lesson plans showing how the human body...
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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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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Oveta Culp Hobby

For Students 9th - 10th
Oveta Culp Hobby served as the director of the Women's Army Corps and first secretary of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare.
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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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National Women's Health Information: Endometriosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides a very good Q & A format to find out about this disease, its symptoms, its cause and more.
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Ncaa: Women's Basketball

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

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