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Alternative Medicine Foundation: Manual Therapies

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic information on all types of manual therapies. Related books, resources, Web links, professional organizations, and local treatment centers are all included.
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American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and on how to get a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Andrew Weil, m.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Dr. Andrew Weil noted for his work in alternative health, studied medicinal plants and traditional practices of indigenous people, more recently writing about health and integrative medicine.
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Pernicious Anemia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains details of pernicious anemia, alternative names, definition, causes and risks, prevention, symptoms, signs and tests, treatment, and complications. It also includes a picture of pernicious anemic red blood cells.
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Folic Acid (Folate)

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief article on folic acid, or folate, is organized into the following sections: "Alternative names," "Definition," "Function," "Food Sources," "Side Effects," and "Recommendation."
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University of California

Uc Berkeley News: Pine Bark Extract as an Antioxidant

For Students 9th - 10th
This page details the results of a Palmer Lab/UC Berkeley study on the antioxidant effects of pine bark extract.
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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

The National Academies: Our Energy Sources: Nuclear Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
Nuclear fission energy accounts for a large portion of energy production worldwide. New plants will use improved technologies. There is also research underway to explore how to harness the energy produced from nuclear fusion, but this...