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Handout
National Institutes of Health

U.s. National Library of Medicine: What Is Dna?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Scientific information about the hereditary material in all living things, DNA. Also includes links to fact sheets for quick reference.
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Activity
National Institutes of Health

Niehs: Food Labels Tell the Story!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the building blocks of food and how to read food labels to make better choices about what you eat.
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Website
National Institutes of Health

Niehs: Pandemic Flu..what to Do, What to Do!

For Students 3rd - 8th
What is "pandemic flu", what can you do to help, and how can you stay healthy? For parents, there is a checklist to follow for planning ahead for emergency situations.
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National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: Cruise the Body's Air Ways

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out where the air goes when you breathe by connecting the dots in this short activity. A clever use of a paint program makes it very clear how air moves in this interactive activity.
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National Institutes of Health

Niehs: Hurricane Katrina

For Students 3rd - 8th
When Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast area, NIEHS scientists and physicians were sent to assist with relief efforts. Provided is a helpful packing list and useful suggestions so you can help your family in case of an emergency or to...
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Interactive
National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Health: Matching Game for Niehs Birds!

For Students 9th - 10th
See if you can figure out what different birds eat. This interactive matching game explores the diets of 17 birds commonly found in the US.
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Niehs: What's Wrong With These Pictures?

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An assessment that will test your ability to see patterns. You will look at a set of objects (usually 3-5) and decide which one doesn't belong.
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Website
National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Environmental Health Services: Lead Poisoning

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive resource explains everything from the characteristics of a lead atom to symptoms of lead poisoning.
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Interactive
National Institutes of Health

Niehs: Kids' Pages: Bradley and the Bad Pb

For Students 3rd - 5th
Interactive children's story that teaches about the dangers of lead poisoning. Click on "next" at the bottom of the story to see all the different sources of lead in the environment and the symptoms of lead poisoning.
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Handout
National Institutes of Health

Ninds: Shingles Information Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives basic information about shingles, including a definition, treatments, and prognosis. Also, includes a list of related organizations and links to additional information.
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Website
National Institutes of Health

The Nih Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases: National Resource Center

For Students 9th - 10th
The NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center provide patients, health professionals, and the public with an important link to resources and information on metabolic bone diseases. The mission of NIH ORBD~NRC...
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Handout
National Institutes of Health

Niddk: Safe and Successful Weight Loss Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Put up by the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & kidney Diseases, this site offers guidelines to help you choose a safe, effective, and long-range weight control program.
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Handout
National Institutes of Health

Niddk: Statistics Related to Overweight and Obesity

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, from the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases, provides statistics, charts, and links on the health issues related to being overweight. Great for research papers!
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Handout
National Institutes of Health

Niddk: Understanding Adult Overweight and Obesity

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the NIDDK explains how obesity is measured, the possible causes of it, health risks, and treatment options. Great resources and links for research.
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Handout
National Institutes of Health

Niddk: The Health Risks of Being Overweight

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from NIDDK provides an article and weight for height chart. Discusses Type 2 diabetes and associated health problems and effective preventative measures.
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Article
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Ndep: Helping the Student With Diabetes Succeed

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This guide is meant to help guide all school personnel in their interactions with children with diabetes.
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Handout
National Institutes of Health

Niddk: The Urinary Tract & How It Works

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an in-depth discussion on how the urinary system works. Also includes information about what can go wrong in the urinary system and how someone can get help.
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Handout
National Institutes of Health

Niddk: Alternative Therapies for Diabetes

For Students 9th - 10th
Alternative therapies including acupuncture, biofeedback, and vitamin supplements are briefly discussed. Link to Combined Health Information Database for further research.
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Handout
National Institutes of Health

Niddk: Ulcerative Colitis

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about ulcerative colitis.
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Handout
National Institutes of Health

Niddk: Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explains what Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome is and discusses the diagnosis and treatment.
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Handout
National Institutes of Health

Nat. Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: Cushing's Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a lot of information on Cushing's Syndrome and all its symptoms.
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Handout
National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: Acromegaly

For Students 9th - 10th
National Institutes of Health created this site which gives information about the condition Acromegaly.
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Handout
National Institutes of Health

Niddk: H. Pylori and Peptic Ulcer

For Students 9th - 10th
Choose a question concerning ulcers from the top of the webpage and read a response. This website provides very brief answers to questions concerning the causes and treatments of stomach ulcers. Learn how to prevent getting an ulcer and...
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Handout
National Institutes of Health

Niddk: Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents information about how gastroesophageal reflux disease plays a major role in the cause of heartburn. A number of questions are asked and answered in this comprehensive and informative resource.