This is an official Dept. of Defense site from the Office of the Special Assistant for the Gulf War Illnesses. It contains many information resources such as a timeline of events, environmental exposure reports, declassified documents...

Use this drop-down menu to explore singe gene disorders such as Cystic Fibrosis, Huntington Disease, Sickle Cell, and more. Learn the symptoms and features of the disease, how to treat and/or manage the disease, and links to additional...

Only a few types of aneuploidy are compatible with life. Use this drop-down menu to understand more about common genetic disorders resulting from monoploidy and polyploidy, such as Down Syndrome. Learn features of the disorder, see how...

Thorough overview of food poisoning. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and much more.

Insightful article that categorizes and describes the various types of allergies. Also gives information on treatment of symptoms.

Thorough overview of chronic hepatitis. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and much more.

Here you will find general rules and guidelines to follow if someone that you're in close proximity to gets the smallpox vaccination. This site is also available in English.

This site covers what type of people should not get the smallpox vaccine. This information is also available in English.

This interactive feature from the NOVA: "Everest" Web site lets you take the same brain quizzes that researchers have used to test the brain function of climbers on Mount Everest.

This interactive feature from the NOVA: "Surviving Denali" Web site details the variety of ways the body can fail while climbing a high-altitude peak.

An interactive, self-paced lesson on polymerase chain reaction. Students read information and watch descriptive animations to aid in understanding. A self-check quiz follows the activity.

In this activity, learners analyze a child's symptoms to determine whether she has a cold, the flu, strep throat, or a nasal allergy. They also learn the differences between viruses and bacteria. The lesson and a set of PowerPoint slides...

This is an impressive site about beta-thalassemia. The disease is caused when the body cannot make an important blood protein. You can find information about causes, diagnosis, treatment, lifestyle, and inheritance at this interactive...

There is plenty of general information about Polycystic Kidney Disease at this interactive site. You can find videos, interviews, animations, and explanations about many topics including: treatment, causes, testing, incidence, and symptoms.

Very good information about refractive error and presbyopia. Refractive error exists when light does not focus perfectly onto the retina.

Backpacking safety advice is provided. Discusses recommended procedures for particular illnesses and safety tips regarding camp sites,clothing and cooking.

Links to 42 poems by the English metaphysical John Donne (1572-1631).

Students examine the impact of natural disasters, such as flooding, on public health, and study diseases and other secondary conditions associated with stagnant water. Lesson includes resources for students to research epidemics and...

A close-up look at the history and politics behind 'Gulf War Syndrome,' examining the key scientific and medical issues. Includes major theories, interviews with key players and an examination of the role of the media.

Everything you could imagine about botulism. Very extensive information in outline format.

Great overview of the facts surrounding Hepatitis A. Presented in a very clear format. Click on the PDF to download.

A comprehensive food safety site including information on food poisoning, food safety tips, a food safety quiz and a site for educating children on food safety.

In an informative overview, this site discusses various facts related to Tinnitus and answers commonly asked questions. Information on current trends in research is also provided along with additional resources.

In addition to a thorough overview of Cochlear Implants, this resource provides several diagrams and pictures. The topics covered include basic information on Cochlear Implants along with information on the future of the implants and...