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Science Buddies: The Cancer Genome Anatomy Project
Finding a cure for cancer is one of scientists' greatest challenges today. But in order for this to be possible, they have to study and understand the disease. This lab explores the software available on the Cancer Genome Anatomy Project...
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National Library of Medicine: Everyday Miracles Medical Imagery in Ex Votos
The expression of our relationship with illness is illustrated in the 'ex-voto', a devotional painting giving thanks to a saint or deity for a miraculous healing or a blessing. View a series of these fine pieces from around the world on...
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National Library of Medicine: Greek Medicine
Much like a great deal of western culture, modern medicine also finds its roots in ancient Greek civilization. Travel to the time of the Olympians and ancient healers to discover just how much we have learned and gained from those who...
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National Library of Medicine: Native Voices: Concepts of Health and Illness
Exhibition on the healing practices and traditions of Native Americans from 100,000 years ago up to the present day. Information is organized by theme and by historical time period, and many well known Native American figures are profiled.
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National Library of Medicine: African Americans in Civil War Medicine
Exhibition documenting the participation of African Americans as nurses, surgeons, and hospital workers during the Civil War.
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Nih Curriculum Supplement for Middle School: Looking Good, Feeling Good
A great resource from the Office of Science Education which provides a curriculum for teaching about the musculoskeletal system, the skin system and how they interact. This curriculum emphasizes choices teens can make to ensure good...
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National Asthma Education: Asthma and Physical Activity in the School [Pdf]
This booklet,published in 1995, is meant to help classroom teachers, physical education teachers, coaches, and students to understand how to manage and control asthma so that students can be active and participate fully and safely in...
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National Library of Medicine: Literature of Prescription: Charlotte Gilman
Exhibition of the life and career of writer and early feminist Charlotte Gilman, with details of the publication and impact of the often-anthologized "The Yellow Wall-Paper."
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Nih: Science Iq: Cells
Test knowledge of cell biology with three tiers of quizzes starting with high school level and earning up to a graduate degree in understanding this science. Investigate deeper into each question with clicks on the additional tabs.
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Alcohol: Separating Fact From Fiction
Students can use this site to observe the effects of alcohol on mice and discuss the ways in which alcohol harms and impairs the body. An online lesson, "Alcohol; Separating Fact From Fiction," has students watch video clips, engage in...
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Nih Curriculum Supplement for Middle School: The Science of Mental Illness
A curriculum that explains how mental illness can be treated and cured. The site offers a web version of the curriculum or printed supplements can be requested. Included is a teacher's guide.
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National Library of Medicine: Genetics Home Reference: Mitochondrial Dna
A thorough overview of mitochondrial DNA.
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Nlm Hiv: Aids Information
Government site featuring information on drugs, consumer news, treatments and links to other resources.
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National Eye Institute: Health Information
This site provides a wealth of information regarding the human eye. Special focus is given to the diseases and disorders, ranging from age-related mascular degeneration to usher syndrome.
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National Eye Institute: The Cornea
This government site explains the function and structure of the cornea and includes a diagram with labeled parts of the eye.
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National Eye Institute: Glaucoma What You Should Know
This site from the National Eye Institute offers a detailed fact sheet on glaucoma. Content addresses what glaucoma is, how the eye is damaged, how the disease develops, the various treatments available, and much more. Additional...
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Facts About Dietary Supplements: Vitamin E
Organized into several detailed sections, this website on vitamin E is a complete source of information on the vitamin, its functions, its sources, and its role in helping the human body stay healthy. Read about the relationship between...
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Nih Clinical Center: Vitamin D
This site from the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center provides great information on vitamin D. Answers several questions about the vitamin, such as what is, what are the sources of it, recommended dietary allowance, and when...
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Facts About Dietary Supplements Vitamin D
A great resource on Vitamin D can be found here! Read about what it is, its sources, the recommend intake, Vitamin D deficiency, people who may need extra Vitamin D to prevent deficiencies, and health risks associated with too much...
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National Institutes of Health: Vitamin B6
Learn about what vitamin B6 does for the human body in its three forms--pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine--and what foods have it.
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Facts About Dietary Supplements: Vitamin B12
This website answers several questions about vitamin B12 such as, "What foods provide vitamin B12?" and "When is a deficiency of vitamin B12 likely to occur?" Here, you will also find information on the health conditions prevented and...
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Office of Dietary Supplements: Vitamin a and Carotenoids
This fact sheet on vitamin A answers questions such as "What foods provide vitamin A?" and "When can vitamin A deficiency occur?" Learn how vitamin A, though a necessary for health, can hurt the human body when overconsumed. Tables...
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National Institutes of Health: Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Selenium
Information on the dietary and nutritional significance of selenium from an authoritative source.
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National Institutes of Health: Folate
A dietary supplement fact sheet about folate, which is also known as folic acid or vitamin B9. Learn about how this vitamin functions in the human body and how the body reacts when there is a vitamin deficiency or overdose. Providing...