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About Kids Health: An Overview of the Brain

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the brain and how it works in this interactive teaching aid that highlights the anatomy and function of the brain using colorful animated illustrations.
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About Kids Health: How the Body Works: Genetics

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about genetics and how it works in this interactive teaching aid that highlights the study of genes using colorful animated illustrations.
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Handout
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About Kids Health: Diabetes

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth article that examines the disease of diabetes from symptoms to diagnosis to treatment.
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About Kids Health: Conditions and Diseases: Adhd

For Students 9th - 10th
Article that offers extensive information on ADHD or Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Learn what it is and what you can do to help someone who has it.
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About Kids Health: Trusted Answers From the Hospital for Sick Children

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Find common health topics that relate to kids and family with evidence-based research. Animations and videos in addition to articles help relate subjects that might be difficult for children to understand.
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Article
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About Kids Health: Pain Learning Hub

For Students 9th - 10th
Find information on acute and chronic pain from symptom recognition to assessment and diagnosis to treatment and long-term outcomes. The information has come from many sources and has been adapted in collaboration with the Pain Centre at...
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About Kidshealth: Urology Learning Hub

For Students 9th - 10th
Urology covers the entire urological and genital systems for children. These systems include the kidneys, bladder, and genitals. Learn about some of the conditions that are seen, the tests that are used to diagnose them and how they are...
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About Kids Health: Concentrate on Asthma

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Health page kids using animations, games, and videos to explain asthma.
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Handout
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About Kids Health: Epilepsy Learning Hub

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete reference tool that presents an illustrated resource on epilepsy including information on causes, seizures, diagnosis, treatment, long term care, and all the latest news.
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Handout
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About Kids Health: Congenital Heart Conditions Resource Center

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete reference tool that serves as an illustrated resource for presenting information on heart conditions. Content includes information on what they are, how the heart works, diagnosis, congenital defects, treatment, and long term...
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About Kidshealth: The Normal Heart

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the normal heart including how it works and the parts of the heart.
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Website
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About Kids Health: Brain Tumours: An Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete reference tool for learning about brain tumors starting with symptoms, to how the brain works, to diagnosis, to treatment, to long term outlook.
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Website
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About Kids Health: Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Library article on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) with emphasis on symptoms, causes, treatment, future outlook, and support services.
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About Kids Health: Helping Your Child Cope With Epilepsy

For Students 3rd - 8th
How a child copes with epilepsy depends on many factors. Helping a child live with epilepsy includes family support and creating a positive atmosphere. Finding a balance between safety and independence, maintaining a positive attitude,...
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Article
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About Kids Health: Involving Kids in Meal Time Tasks

For Students 3rd - 8th
Involving children of all ages in household activities will help them learn life skills. Involving them in the kitchen creates family bonds and teaches healthy habits. Find out how engaging your child in mealtime tasks can help them...
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Interactive
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About Kids Health: Pain: How to Talk to Kids About Their Pain

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about how to talk to your chid about how much pain they are feeling and some strategies to help them cope with pain.
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Website
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About Kids Health: Pre Teen Learning Hub

For Students 3rd - 8th
As your child enters the pre-teen years, they have more opportunities to express their independence. Find out how to support their mental health, monitor their nutrition, prepare for puberty and handle influences from the media.
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Article
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About Kidshealth: Teeth: Dental Care for Children

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you need to know for maintaining proper dental care including how to brush, what makes strong teeth, what causes decay, and the three types of teeth.
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Article
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About Kids Health: Holiday Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
The holiday season is a great time for children, but it can also lead to injuries. Read these simple tips to keep kids safe during the holidays.
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Handout
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About Kids Health: Meningitis

For Students 9th - 10th
Features extensive illustrated information on meningitis. Learn what it is, the symptoms, the causes, warning signs, prevention, and treatment.
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Handout
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About Kids Health: Scarlet Fever

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a general overview of scarlet fever which is a strep throat infection with a rash. Learn what it is, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Handout
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About Kids Health: Vomiting

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a featured article on vomiting including information on what it is, causes, treatment, and associated problems.
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Handout
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About Kids Health: Chickenpox (Varicella)

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents an illustrated article on chicken pox including information on causes, symptoms, treatment, vaccines, and associated problems.
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Article
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About Kids Health: Anorexia Nervosa: Signs and Symptoms

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a featured article on anorexia nervosa including information on what it is, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and associated problems.