Conditions and Diseases
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- KidsHealth.org: Epilepsy
- Explains what epilepsy is, what a seizure is, and what happens during one. Also tells how many people are affected by this condition and discusses some options for controlling it.
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- Dr. Greene: Fifth Disease
- Description, symptoms, treatment, and prognosis for 'slapped cheek' disease.
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- MedlinePlus: Fifth Disease
- Learn what it is, causes, symptoms, and treatment. Includes picture of the rash that looks like slapped cheeks.
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- Glaucoma
- Explains how this eye disease affects people of all ages, and shows what things look like to someone who has it.
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- A Note to Teens Who Have Just Learned They Are HIV-Positive
- Short article provides tips for coping with the news no one wants to hear.
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- HIV and AIDS
- Explains what the disease is, how people know they have it, and how young people can avoid it. From TeensHealth.
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- Kenyan Sign Language HIV/AIDS SmartQuiz Game
- Offers an interactive computer game to teach deaf Kenyans about HIV/AIDS issues. Provides download instructions.
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- Kids Talk AIDS
- Kids, youth, parents and professionals living with and affected by HIV /AIDS talk with each other.
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- NOVA Online: Surviving AIDS
- Interactive activities show how the human immune system works, while QuickTime video clips trace the progression of the AIDS virus. Also looks at the worldwide impact of the disease, as well as the researchers who are searching for a cure. From PBS.
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- TeensHealth: What Is Hypoglycemia?
- Information includes causes, symptoms, who gets it, and how it is treated. Learn why few people actually have this condition.
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- KidsHealth: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Read about the different types of this disease. Learn the symptoms, causes, what the doctor can do, and what life is like.
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- MedicineNet.com: Ulcerative Colitis
- Learn about this chronic disease. Includes causes, symptoms, medical procedures and tests, and complications.
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- Child and Youth Health: Learning Disabilities
- Read about what they are, problems that kids have, how to get help and tips from other kids. Play a memory game or word search puzzle. [Games may require free Java or Flash download.]
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- LDOnLine: KidZone
- Get information about learning disabilities. Check out the gallery, find books and articles, and go on a Scavenger hunt.
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- Matt's Hideout
- Tells about his struggles with dyspraxia. Includes description, problems, tips, stories and moderated forum.
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- SparkTop.org
- Listen to how three teens handle their learning differences. Get tips from a doctor who was an LD kid or use the message boards to ask questions.
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- TeensHealth: Lupus
- Discusses what it is, the causes and symptoms of different types, how it is treated, and advice on living with it.