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- Headaches - Provides description, types, causes, and symptoms. Covers migraines, vision problems, tension, and head injuries.
- Rubella - Details include what it is, how it spreads, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, other health problems, and the importance of immunization.
- Measles - Tells what it is, how it feels, how kids get it, what to do to feel better, and how to avoid getting it.
- All About Mad Cow Disease - Tells what it is, how cows get sick, if people or pets can get it, and what laws protect animals and humans.
- Infection Detection Protection - Interactive stories, games, and puzzles explain about microbes, bacteria, and infection. Includes ten tips to help prevent illness.
- Appendicitis - Describes what the appendix is, what appendicitis is and who can get it, the signs and symptoms, and how doctors diagnose and treat it.
- Visual Impairment - Describes how the eyes work, things that can damage or change vision, tests that doctors can do, and when to visit the eye doctor.
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ADD_and_ADHD
- If Your Friend Has Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) - Describes what it is, some problem behaviors, taking medicines, and how kids cope. Explains what parents, schools, and friends can do to help.
- What Is Hyperactivity? - Helps kids understand what ADHD is, who gets it, the signs and symptoms, and how doctors help.
- A Kid In My Class Has ADHD - Helps kids understand what it is, how they can help a friend in school, what they shouldn't do, and good things about ADHD.
- OK...I Have ADHD, But Does Mom Have It Too? - Short article explains what it's like for kids when a parent has this condition, too.
- ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) - Tells what it is, other problems that can happen, what causes it, how doctors diagnose ADHD, and what treatments are available.
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Asthma
- Asthma - Tells about signs and symptoms, how doctors diagnose and treat it, ways to prevent attacks, and when to go to the doctor.
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Autism
- Autism - Teaches kids and teens what it is, the signs and symptoms, how doctors diagnose and treat it, and what can help.
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Cancer
- Teen Info On Cancer - Information for UK teens on understanding, dealing with and sharing their experiences. Includes games, forum, resources and links.
- 2bMe - Offers support and health information for teens with cancer. Includes skin care, hair loss, socializing, and fitness and nutrition advice.
- CanTeen (Australia) - Provides support, information, and inspiration for ages 12-24 living with cancer. Features interactive village, camps and programs, and members-only Club CanTeen for patients and their siblings.
- Captain Chemo - Interactive adventures and games teach kids about cancer, treatments, side effects, tests, and procedures. Offers a multiple-choice quiz.
- CureSearch: For Patients - Discusses different types of childhood cancers and provides information for kids and teens about the different stages of treatment, by cancer type and age group.
- Basic Brain Tumor Information - Answers to common questions, such as: What is a brain tumor? What happens during surgery? Are all tumors alike? Can you catch a tumor? How does radiation feel? Does hair grow back after chemotherapy?.
- Top 10 Cancer Myths - Describes the top ten myths, where they started, and whether they are true. Includes cell phones, grilled meat, pollution, surgery, and injuries.
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Celiac_Disease
- Coeliac Disease - Includes what it is, how kids get it, what happens in the body, signs and symptoms, and what to do to feel better.
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Chickenpox
- Chickenpox - Helps kids learn what it is, how they get it, what it feels like, things to do that help, and why they shouldn't scratch.
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Eating_Disorders
- Eating Disorders - Information includes descriptions of the most common types, signs and symptoms, causes and triggers, questions to ask, and available treatments.
- Binge Eating - Learn what it is, who is at risk, the signs and symptoms, what doctors do, and how to help. Includes information about BMI (body mass index).
- Bulimia Nervosa - Teaches about this disorder, sometimes called binge-and-purge. Includes what it is, signs and symptoms, diagnoses and treatment, and when to see the doctor.
- Anorexia Nervosa - Tells what makes this eating disorder different, possible causes, who is at risk, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and when to see a doctor.
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Epilepsy
- Epilepsy - What Is It? - Discusses what it is, different types of seizures, how to help someone having a seizure, and treatments.
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Hepatitis
- Hepatitis B - Explains how this type is spread, causes, symptoms, risk factors, treatment, and prevention.
- Hepatitis C - Lists a description, high and low risk activities, signs and symptoms, tests, treatment, and living with the disease.
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Outdoor_Safety
- Cool In The Shade - Explains how the sun and tanning can damage skin, different types of skin cancer, and what behavior is risky. Includes ways to protect skin and games to test kids' knowledge.
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