CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Diabetes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Diabetes is a non-infectious disease in which the body is unable to control the amount of sugar in the blood. People with diabetes have high blood sugar, either...
National Institutes of Health
Aid Sinfo: Hiv/aids: The Basics
One-page overview that provides basic facts on AIDS/HIV. Learn what it is, how it is transmitted, and what the treatment is.
Other
What Is Immunization?
A general description of what vaccines are and how they work. Easy to understand.
Remedy Health Media
Health Central: Scabies
This comprehensive site from HealthCentral defines scabies, covers treatment and prevention.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Traffic Jams in the Circulatory System!
Students will discover how atherosclerosis can cause plaque build up in the inner walls of arteries leading to hardening of the arteries which leads to cardiac disease. Students will research atherosclerosis using the Internet and...
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Flu in the Air
Article reports on the recent findings that tiny particles known as aerosols are responsible for most flu infections. Includes a vocabulary list of words from the article.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Pinkeye (Conjuctivitis)
Thorough overview of conjuctivitis provided for by Intelihealth. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Louis Pasteur
An introduction to the life and achievements of the great scientist Louis Pasteur. (In Spanish)
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Flu Basics
This resource provides a basic primer on the the three types of influenza and their properties. In addition, suggestions are given on health habits to practice to avoid getting the flu.
Other
Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplasia Association of Canada
At this site you can research to understand aplastic anemia. You can also learn about the Association itself in what it's goals are.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye)
Informative 7-page article which provides a general overview of the infection, and includes information on signs and symptoms, prevention, duration, and time to call a doctor.
Healthline Media
Medical News Today: What Is Ringworm?
Learn out about ringworm, a fungal infection which affects humans. Find out about the causes, risks, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
WebMD
Web Md: Lice
This article from WebMD provides a great, brief overview of lice, focusing on the three main kinds. Head lice, pubic lice and body lice, each of which come with a picture. Topics that are also covered include cause, symptoms, what...
Other
Frequently Asked Questions About Head Lice
This HeadLice.org site has several links to FAQ's about head lice and also its treatment.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Is Meningitis So Dangerous?
Melvin Sanicas examines how Meningitis affects our bodies.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.53 Pathogen
Understand how pathogens cause infections in humans.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: House Fly
The house fly is found all over the world and is well known for its ability to carry communicable diseases such as dysentery and typhus. Some facts about them can be read here.
NBC
Msnbc: In Memoriam Ronald W. Reagan 1911 2004
Explore President Ronald Reagan's funeral through the tributes and pictures of those that knew him best, including family, friends, and White House reporters. Features include articles on Reagan's presidency, legacy, and presidential...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: The Frontiers Decade: Medical Decade
Explore the challenges of communicating without speaking or moving by creating a communications board from plastic alphabet letters. Explore speech synthesis files for people with communication disabilities.
Other
Robert Koch: Noble Laureate in Medicine
This site provides a short biography of Robert Koch (1843-1910 CE) highlighting his birth, education, and accomplishments. Written in outline form, noting Koch as the 1905 Nobel Laureate in Medicine.
Kenyon College
Kenyon College: Lepers
A brief overview of leprosy including a definition, characteristics, treatment, and other issues.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Common Cold Facts Causes & Prevention
Tips for common cold prevention and treatment.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Swine Flu (H1 N1) Facts
Discover the symptoms of H1N1 flu and how is it diagnosed. Learn how you can protect yourself from getting H1N1 and other interesting facts.