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Atlas
of the Body
From the American Medical Association, this site gives explanations and
pictures of the various parts and systems of the human body.
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Health
and Medicine
You can find links here to info on many health topics eg. first aid,
antibiotics, vaccines, meditation, suicide ... even "Quacks and
Quackery"! See especially "Teenagers' Health".
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 MedireSource
Provides clearly-understood info on hundreds of medical conditions,
with causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention!
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Health
Canada: Youth
Check out the links to info on many health issues, such as depression,
alcohol and drugs, smoking, body image, sexuality, violence and abuse, and
much more.
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Teens
Health
Provides links to many health issues, such as infections, diseases and
conditions, staying safe, sexual health and mental health. A search
function is also provided. |
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Adolescents
and Teens: Health
This web site, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
covers topics such as teen pregnancy, teen smoking, injuries, working
teenagers, swimming safety, the importance of physical fitness, and much
more.
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Ask Alice
Find info about relationships, emotional health, stress, fitness and
nutrition, alcohol and nicotine, sexual health and other topics. Questions
are submitted anonymously. A search function allows you to look for
specific questions and answers. |
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Sexualtiy and You
Get the facts on sexuality, contraception and STDs..
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Suicide
Awareness: Voices of Education
Provides questions and answers about suicide: the symptoms and danger
signs, misconceptions about suicide, facts about depression, and more. A
search function is provided. |
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American Foundation for
Suicide Prevention
Click on "Suicide FAQ" for things to know about suicide and
depression, including the types of depression.
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Centres
for Disease Control and Prevention: Health Topics A to Z
Find information and related web site links on a long list of health
topics eg. anthrax. air bags, head injuries, poisoning, tobacco. See
especially the section for adolescents and teens. |
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Canadian
Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
If you have a part-time job, you'll find useful info here about safety
at work, ergonomics, work injuries, chemical and biological hazards at
work, and more. There's also a handy "Chemindex" chemical search
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The
Phobia List
Check here for an interesting and comprehensive list of fears and
phobias - even "bibliophobia" (fear of books) and gnosiosphobia
(fear of knowledge) are defined here! |
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MayoClinic.com
This site features a First Aid Guide, "Recent Spotlights in
Health", "Ask a Specialist", and "A to Z Index of
Diseases and Conditions" and much more. A search function is
included.
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