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Mayo Clinic: Hemophilia

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth overview of the bleeding disorder hemophilia. Discusses what it is, its causes, symptoms, treatment, complications that may arise from the disease or from treatment, and more.
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Mayo Clinic: Alcoholism

For Students 9th - 10th
This Mayo Clinic site explores what alcoholism is, what it does to the body, and how it can be treated. Content includes information on seeking medical advice, coping skills, and more.
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Mayo Clinic: Measles

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a detailed article which outlines the causes, risk factors, treatment, and prevention of measles.
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Mayo Clinic: Sprains and Strains

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides an extensive overview of sprains and strains. Content includes a lengthy definition, signs and symptoms, risks and causes, treatment, and more.
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Mayo Clinic: Conjunctivitis

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find some comprehensive information about conjunctivitis. Content explores the signs and symptoms of the disease, its causes, risk factors, when to seek medical advice, treatment, prevention, and self care.
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Mayo Clinic: Nutrition and Healthy Eating: Food Pyramids

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated explanation of different types of pyramid-shaped healthy-eating plans.
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Mayo Clinic: Vitamin D

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource offers a comprehensive overview of vitamin-D. Content includes a look at its background, its uses as a supplement, dosage information, and more.
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Mayo Clinic: Appendicitis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site covers it all: signs and symptoms, causes, screening, diagnosis, complications and treatment.
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Mayo Clinic: Acupuncture

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the practice of Chinese traditional medicine known as acupuncture. Contains a good sized article with helpful information along with links to related articles and additional resources.
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Mayo Clinic: Calorie Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this interactive calorie calculator to determine what your optimal daily caloric intake is according to your activity level and body type.
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Mayo Clinic: Secondhand Smoke

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn why a "Burning cigarette is a health risk to everyone in the same room." This web-article describes the various hazards associated with secondhand smoke and includes information on its effect on children. Also,...
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Mayo Clinic: Body Dysmorphic Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Otherwise known as "imagined ugliness," body-dysmorphic disorder involves how you think about your appearance. Site contains information on symptoms, causes, risk factors, complications, diagnosis, and lifestyle and home remedies.
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Mayo Clinic: Scoliosis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the MayoClinic.com gives excellent information about scoliosis, including a picture, signs of scoliosis, screening information, diagnosis and treatment information, and how scoliosis progresses with treatment.
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Mayo Clinic: Colorectal Cancer Screening

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on colorectal cancer screening. The information is set up as a guide to help someone through the process of screening for colorectal cancer.
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Mayo Clinic: Vitamin and Mineral Supplements

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the MayoClinic.com contains an article entitled, "Using vitamin and mineral supplements wisely". Focuses on the right balance of minerals and vitamins, but shows the benefits of whole foods as well.
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Mayo Clinic: Healthy Weight Pyramid Tool

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this healthy weight pyramid tool to calculate your appropriate weight according to your body type and then learn how to maintain that weight level.
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Mayo Clinic: Energy Density & Weight Loss:feel Full on Fewer Calories

For Students 9th - 10th
This article is medium-sized in length and provides great information on the subject. Links are provided for additional information as well.
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Mayo Clinic: Burns

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the MayoClinic.com provides great information on the various types of burns, such as first degree, second degree, and third degree. Links are provided throughout for additional information on related subjects.
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Mayo Clinic: Food Borne Illness

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MayoClinic.com provides great information on food-borne illness. The article is somewhat brief, but provides an excellent overview on the subject.
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Mayo Clinic: First Aid for Severe Bleeding

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a list of resource information with links to information about bleeding.
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Mayo Clinic: Meditation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MayoClinic.com provides great information on meditation. The article is entitled, "Meditation: Calming your mind, body and spirit". Describes what meditation is and how it works, along with giving a list of links.
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Mayo Clinic: Heart Healthy Foods

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides great information on the topic of heart healthy foods. The site is fairly in-depth with links scattered throughout for additional information on related subjects.
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For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource for timely and accurate medical information from experts at Mayo Clinic. Content includes information on almost all diseases and conditions, a guide to healthy living, first-aid and self-care information.
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Mayo Clinic: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr)

For Students 9th - 10th
Find detailed notes on CPR. Includes information on the function of rescue breathing and chest compressions and steps for performing CPR on adults and on infants.