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Health Central: Medications

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives detailed profiles of over a thousand prescription drugs for a range of health conditions. Information included in each profile includes important facts, side effects, warnings, and more.
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Heart Information Network: Mitral Valve Prolapse

For Students 9th - 10th
Article about mitral valve prolapse, the most common heart valve abnormality. Defines mitral valve prolapse. Lists some expected symptoms and risks. Gives suggestions on how to deal with this abnormality.
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Health Central: Heart Attack

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information about a heart attack: definition, care, and treatment of a heart attack. Discusses various treatments: cardiac catheterization, angioplasty and bypass surgery.
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The Body: Hiv Infection and Aids

For Students 9th - 10th
A good article on the infection of HIV and the subsequent disease. Discusses transmission and symptoms. Original resource from 2008 U. S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
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Health Scout: Drug Abuse

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on drug abuse discusses and presents facts on the many different types of drugs available. The effects of these drugs are also mentioned. Also in the article is a section on the several stages of drug use and their...
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A Look at Theories on the Origin of Hiv

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents an article on the theories of the origin of the AIDS virus (HIV). As was thought for many years, another primate may have first introduced us to this virus. Original resource from 2000 AIDS Project Los Angeles.
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Health Central: Cancer Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides many links on information about cancer.
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Health Scout: Medical Health Encyclopedia: Hypothyroidism

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this site for an overview on the condition of hypothyroidism. Read about the causes, risk factors, symptoms, how it can be treated, and complications that can occur. Also accompanying the article are numerous photos and diagrams.
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Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of symptoms & warning signs of a heart attack and angina (Chest Pain).
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Health Central: Alzheimer's

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides ideas to deal with Alzheimer's in loved ones, what to do if Alzheimer's is diagnosed, and various videos on aspects of Alzheimer's.
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Health Central: Diabetes

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents comprehensive information about diabetes. Causes, signs/symptoms, and care are covered.
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Health Central: Heart Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides an overview about heart disease.
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Health Central: Arteriosclerosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Information from drkoop.com about the prevention, causes, treatments, and prognosis for atherosclerosis, a common disorder of the arteries. Also accompanying the text are various diagrams that show what atherosclerosis is.
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Health Central: Conjunctivitis

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent information on conjunctivitis from the HealthCentral Encyclopedia. Includes definition, description, risk and factors, and symptoms.
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Health Central: Hypoglycemia

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth article that discusses the disease hypoglycemia, its causes, risk factors, prevention, symptoms, and treatment.
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Health Scout Network: Health Encyclopedia: Necrotizing Fasciitis

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about about the disease, necrotizing faciiitis. Includes a description, causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and questions to ask the doctor.
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Health Central: Phobias

For Students 9th - 10th
Health Central library offers information on what a phobia is and on specific phobias and their treatments.
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The Challenges of Being a Woman With a "Male Disease"

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on the challenges of being a woman with a disease considered by many to be a "man's disease", hemophilia and HIV/Aids. Excellent information on how the disease affects women and the issues around having the disease. Original...
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The Body: Hiv/aids Frequently Asked Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
A good Q & A that covers a lot of the common questions that usually occur during discussions of HIV or AIDS. Good science behind the discussion. Original resource from 1999 U. S. Public Health Service's Office of Women's Health.
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The Body: What Is Hiv?

For Students 9th - 10th
A good article on the basics of HIV biology and transmission. The site also tackles the implications of a positive HIV test. Original resource from 2009 HIV Coalition.
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The Body: Aids Research

For Students 9th - 10th
A good set of links to some research articles on conventional and alternative treatments to the disease.
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The Body: Focus on the Hiv Aids Connection

For Students 9th - 10th
A good article that supports the evidence that HIV and AIDS have a causal relationship. Links to additional information on this subject. Original resource from 2000 U. S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
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The Body: Anxeity Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Body provides general information on anxiety disorders. Explanations, quotes, symptoms, treatments, etc. Original resource from 2000 U. S. National Institute of Mental Health.
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The Body: Fact Sheet:ten Things to Know About Hiv/aids

For Students 9th - 10th
Very good, straightforward facts (as we know it from research) about the HIV virus. Clears up common misconceptions. Original resource from 1998 American Association for World Health.