Describes what malaria is, the cause, how it is transmitted, the signs and symptoms of malaria, how it can be prevented, and how to protect oneself while traveling.

Explains what HIV AIDS is, how it is contracted, how it is diagnosed, the signs and symptoms, treatment and prevention, and the stigma people face when their condition is revealed.

Discusses depression, the main types, causes, signs and symptoms to watch for, treatments, and how to get help for yourself or someone else.

There is a great deal of talk nowadays about the rising incidence of diabetes. Learn what it is, what causes it, the different types, signs and symptoms to watch for, how to prevent it, and how it is treated.

Information on colorectal cancer screening. The information is set up as a guide to help someone through the process of screening for colorectal cancer.

This site provides an interactive assessment in which you will learn which biological reactions require either B12 or folate (or both), the consequences of a deficiency in either vitamin, and the important step in which B12 and folate...

This site has a user guided story about a bog that has been a secret dumping ground for waste.

This cartoon describes what the EPA's Superfund is and how water can become polluted. A lab experiment with Q&A is included.

Alternative medicine has been debated over for many years. This site covers several pros and cons of several of the common practices.

Concerned about where your beef comes from? This article discusses concerns about safe, and healthy beef. International trade and the methods used in raising the staple are included in article.

The Tour de France has been under scrutiny because of alleged doping by participants. This article dives into the fray of scandal during one year of the Tour.

The Why Files have provided information pertaining to retinal restoration, heart disease, and diabetes. The information is specific and well organized.

The Why Files have provided a site pertaining to weight loss. The site explores several scams that have become popular as well as legitimate weight loss strategies.

The Why Files have provided information regarding the pros and cons of salt in relation to blood pressure.

The Why? Files have uncovered information relating baby birth size to early development. The study discusses the positives of delivering a larger baby.

Get the facts straight about underage drinking. Take interactive quizzes, participate in virtual teen surveys, and read answers to current questions about alcohol abuse.

Use these resources and create a project identifying an issue with the health of people in the community and working out actions that could be taken to reduce the problem.

After looking over several articles and reports about lead in the environment being toxic, students will write persuasive letters to various government officials to tell them how they feel about what the government is currently doing...

A study provides new clues as to why some respiratory diseases are linked to air pollution.

At this site from California Energy Commission, you can learn more about electricity safety with this coloring book. Teach children how to use electricity safely.

Describes the role that Rupert Blue, Surgeon General of the United States in 1918, played in combating and containing the influenza epidemic of 1918.

This resource discusses some history of rock climbing but primarily focuses on the basic fundamentals of safe climbing. The information provided is somewhat brief, but links are provided to additional information along with some pictures.

Talaris Research Institute provides information pertaining to the social and emotional development of three to five year olds.

The City of Ottawa provides parents of young children with this introduction to the issue of bullying. The site begins by explaining what bullying is and what it can look like. Next, parents get great advice on what they can do if their...