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The Facts About Fractures and Broken Bones
Learn about different types of fractures, what happens to the bone, how the doctor helps, and when the cast comes off.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/aches...
What I need to know about Liver Transplantation
Explains why people need transplants, what happens during surgery, and how to keep the new liver healthy.
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/p...
World ACM Foundation
A comprehensive site dealing with Arnold Chiari Malformation, in adults and teens.
http://www.pressenter.com/~wacma/
Your Genes, Your Health
A multimedia guide to genetic, inherited disorders, and Fragile X syndrome.
http://www.ygyh.org/
Rabies Web Site for Kids
Learn about this serious disease, what causes it, who gets it, and how to prevent it. Includes warning signs, vaccinations, and activities.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/kidsrabies/
KidsHealth: Obesity
Article provides information and tips for dealing with the problem of being overweight.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitnes...
Kids E.N.T.: Just for Kids
Learn about your ears, nose, and throat. Watch movies about having your tonsils out or getting tubes in your ears. [Movies require free Adobe, Flash, and Windows Media downloads.]
http://www.entnet.org/KidsENT/kids.cfm
Teens First for Health
Learn about illnesses, allergies and disabilities. Sections on the teen body, ask a doctor, share stories and check out the games.
http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/teens/inde...
Garfield Star Sleeper
Learn about the importance of getting enough sleep. Download a fun pad or video, play games, and create Garfield comic strips. [Requires free Flash download]
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/sle...
KidsHealth: Laryngitis
Find out how the voice works and why it sometimes doesn't.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/s...
Salamanders Young Burn Survivors
Presents personal accounts of burn injuries, as well as facts and figures and an opportunity to share experiences.
http://www.kernoweb.myby.co.uk/salamanders...
The Bearable Times Kids and Teens Club
The Children's Hospital Network for children in the hospital or who have disabilities.
http://www.bearabletimes.org/
Health Information
Collection of articles help children and their families understand basic medical conditions, tests, and procedures. Also includes a guide to home care and wellness. From the Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati.
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/...
Disability Info: Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Offers information on these disorders in general and each of the five types specifically.
http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs20txt...
The Deadly Bugs of War
Provides information about anthrax, botulinum toxin, plague, smallpox, and tularemia. Includes symptoms of exposure, vaccines, and treatments.
http://whyfiles.org/141bioweapons2/5.html
Bandaides & Blackboards: Kids
Read stories, get tips about teasing, and take a hospital tour. Learn fun things to do in the hospital and how the body works.
http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/faculty/jfleita...
Kids First for Health
Learn about illnesses, tests and treatments, look up words in the dictionary, read about the hospital and play games in the club.
http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/kids/index...
Living With Artificial Limbs
Interviews with three people who have lost an arm or leg. Learn how they feel and how they dealt with the loss. Also see pictures of artificial limbs from past to present.
http://www.ingenious.org.uk/Read/Conflict/...
TeensHealth: Infections
Articles about infections that teens can get, with information about how they're spread, signs and symptoms, when to go to the doctor, and prevention.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/infections/
KidsHealth: The Scoop on Strep Throat
Tells what it is, how you get it, what the doctor does, and how to get better.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/s...
Dr Pedi: Common Illnesses
Dr Pedi tells about some common ways kids get sick or hurt. Learn about fever, head lice, cuts and scrapes, and measles.
http://www.pediatriconcall.com/kidscorner/...
Diseases Explained
Illustrated guide describes more than 25 common diseases and medical conditions. Includes symptoms of each as well as treatment options.
http://www.diseases-explained.com/
A-Z of Children's Ailments
Alphabetic list of children's diseases, compiled by the BBC.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/ind...
Taryn's World: About Switches
A kids guide to genetic disorders with stories, art gallery, and picture book to learn about what happens when switches in the body just don't work.
http://www.tarynsworld.org/taryn/switches....
TeensHealth: Hepatitis
Includes what it is, the different types, signs and symptoms, and how to protect against this disease.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/infections/stds...
Transplant Kids
Information on the process, from assessment through surgery. Includes sections on infection, rejection and life after transplant.
http://www.transplantkids.co.uk/
HeadLice.Org For Kids
Information and activities for kids presented by kids. Learn about head lice, their life cycle, and what they do.
http://www.headlice.org/kids/
Tuberculosis - The Forgotten Killer
Created by a team from a Singapore secondary school, and presenting facts about this infectious disease using interactive features and animations.
http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/01787/
Scurvy Isn't Cool
Explains why teenagers are at risk, signs and symptoms, and why vitamin C is important. Includes pictures, history of the disease, and quotes from teens.
http://www.monzy.com/scurvy/
The Able Crew
Fun activities and information about disabilities to teach awareness and help children build self-esteem. Includes puzzles, games, coloring books and illusions.
http://www.theablecrew.org/
Environmental Diseases from A to Z
Explores how air, water, sun, dust, plants, animals, chemicals, and metals can make people sick.
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/external/a2z/home...
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2006