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HeadLice.Org For Kids HeadLice.Org For Kids: Information and activities for kids presented by kids. Learn about head lice, their life cycle, and what they do. (Conditions and Diseases) http://www.headlice.org/kids/ The Bearable Times Kids and Teens Club The Bearable Times Kids and Teens Club: The Children's Hospital Network for children in the hospital or who have disabilities. (Conditions and Diseases) http://www.bearabletimes.org/ Can Do Kids Can Do Kids: Focus is on what kids can accomplish. Provides online games for geography, writing, an ability survey, dream sharing, and how to make the world a better place. (Conditions and Diseases) http://www.ucando.org/kids.html Teenshealth: Infections Teenshealth: Infections: Who needs a flu shot? How long is mono contagious? This section has articles about infections that teens can get, with information about how they're spread, signs and symptoms, when to go to the doctor, and prevention. (Conditions and Diseases) http://kidshealth.org/teen/infections/ Diseases Explained Diseases Explained: Illustrated guide describes more than 25 common diseases and medical conditions. Includes symptoms of each as well as treatment options. (Conditions and Diseases) http://www.diseases-explained.com/ When Someone You Know Has a Chronic Illness When Someone You Know Has a Chronic Illness: Explores what a chronic illness is and how affects people. (Conditions and Diseases) http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/thought/someone_chronic.html Tuberculosis - The Forgotten Killer Tuberculosis - The Forgotten Killer: Created by a team from a Singapore secondary school, and presenting facts about this infectious disease using interactive features and animations. (Conditions and Diseases) http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/01787/ Brave Kids Brave Kids: Offers resources to help children with chronic, life threatening illnesses or disabilities. (Conditions and Diseases) http://www.bravekids.org/ A Sibling's Site A Sibling's Site: Site for siblings of chronically ill children. (Conditions and Diseases) http://www.asiblingssite.com/ Your Genes, Your Health Your Genes, Your Health: A multimedia guide to genetic, inherited disorders, and Fragile X syndrome. (Conditions and Diseases) http://www.ygyh.org/ A-Z of Children's Ailments A-Z of Children's Ailments: Alphabetic list of children's diseases, compiled by the BBC. (Conditions and Diseases) http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/index_az_child.shtml Better Homes and Gardens Guide to Cold, Flu, and Allergies Better Homes and Gardens Guide to Cold, Flu, and Allergies: Interactive guide helps people tell the difference between cold, flu, and allergy symptoms. (Conditions and Diseases) http://www.bhg.com/bhg/story.jhtml?storyid=%2Ftemplatedata%2Fbhg%2Fstory%2Fdata%2F13492.xml&categoryid= T-Generation - Tinnitus T-Generation - Tinnitus: Information on prevention and causes of ringing noises in ears. Presented by a teen as a resource for those who attend clubs or enjoy loud music. (Conditions and Diseases) http://t-generation.20m.com American Brain Tumor Association Kids American Brain Tumor Association Kids: Learn about brain tumors, share thoughts, get coping tips from other kids, or play games. (Conditions and Diseases) http://www.abta.org/kids/ Sprites Sprites: Support site for teenage girls who have a condition called Turner's Syndrome, which can stunt growth. Features chat rooms, pen-pals, links, and fun activities. (Conditions and Diseases) http://www.geocities.com/chatt_turnergirl/ Seeing Disabilities from a Different Perspective Seeing Disabilities from a Different Perspective: Fourth and fifth graders provide information on autism, blindness, cerebral palsy, and deafness. Includes causes, effects, and famous people who have suffered from these conditions. (Conditions and Diseases) http://library.thinkquest.org/5852/ Congenital Hip Displasia: Children Congenital Hip Displasia: Children: Support group for children, family, friends or carers. Includes pictures, information, links and message board. (Conditions and Diseases) http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/Congenital_Hip_Dysplasia-Children/ KidsHealth: Obesity KidsHealth: Obesity: Article provides information and tips for dealing with the problem of being overweight. (Conditions and Diseases) http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/dieting/obesity.html How Lou Got the Flu How Lou Got the Flu: Learn about how the flu bug made Louise sick. (Conditions and Diseases) http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/infection/04_lou/04_lou.html The Deadly Bugs of War The Deadly Bugs of War: Provides information about anthrax, botulinum toxin, plague, smallpox, and tularemia. (Conditions and Diseases) http://whyfiles.org/141bioweapons2/5.html Salamanders Young Burn Survivors Salamanders Young Burn Survivors: Presents personal accounts of burn injuries, as well as facts and figures and an opportunity to share experiences. (Conditions and Diseases) http://www.kernoweb.myby.co.uk/salamanders/ Environmental Diseases from A to Z Environmental Diseases from A to Z: Explores how air, water, sun, dust, plants, animals, chemicals, and metals can make people sick. (Conditions and Diseases) http://www.niehs.nih.gov/external/a2z/home.htm World ACM Foundation World ACM Foundation: A comprehensive site dealing with Arnold Chiari Malformation, in adults and teens. (Conditions and Diseases) http://www.pressenter.com/~wacma/ Taryn's World: About Switches Taryn's World: About Switches: A kids guide to genetic disorders with stories, art gallery, and picture book to learn about what happens when switches in the body just don't work. (Conditions and Diseases) http://www.tarynsworld.org/taryn/switches.htm The Able Crew The Able Crew: Fun activities and information about disabilities to teach awareness and help children build self-esteem. Includes puzzles, games, coloring books and illusions. (Conditions and Diseases) http://www.theablecrew.org/ The Lupus Loop The Lupus Loop: Provides information for teens and preteens with Lupus. (Conditions and Diseases) http://bcnursinghistory.ca/lupusloop/ Garfield Star Sleeper Garfield Star Sleeper: Learn about the importance of getting enough sleep. Features downloadable fun pad, games, and contest winner entries presented in the form of Garfield comic strips. (Conditions and Diseases) http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/sleep/starslp/ MG Youth MG Youth: Online support group for children and teens with myasthenia gravis. Includes personal stories and a message board. (Conditions and Diseases) http://www.geocities.com/mgyouth/ Kids Quest on Disability and Health Kids Quest on Disability and Health: Explains what a disability is and answers common questions about living with one. (Conditions and Diseases) http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/kids/ Disability Central: @ctivTeen Disability Central: @ctivTeen: Online community where teens with disabilities can socialize, educate one another and just have fun together. Includes games, articles, and resources. (Conditions and Diseases) http://www.disabilitycentral.com/activteen/