Conditions and Diseases

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http://www.asiblingssite.com/
A Sibling's Site Open in a new browser window
   Site for siblings of chronically ill children.
   http://www.asiblingssite.com/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/index_az_child.shtml
A-Z of Children's Ailments Open in a new browser window
   Alphabetic list of children's diseases, compiled by the BBC.
   http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/index_az_child.shtml
http://www.abta.org/kids/
American Brain Tumor Association Kids Open in a new browser window
   Learn about brain tumors, share thoughts, get coping tips from other kids, or play games.
   http://www.abta.org/kids/
http://www.bhg.com/bhg/story.jhtml?storyid=%2Ftemplatedata%2Fbhg%2Fstory%2Fdata%2F13492.xml&categoryid=
Better Homes and Gardens Guide to Cold, Flu, and Allergies Open in a new browser window
   Interactive guide helps people tell the difference between cold, flu, and allergy symptoms.
   http://www.bhg.com/bhg/story.jhtml?storyid=%2Ftemplatedata%2Fbhg%2Fstory%2Fdata%2F13492.xml&categoryid=
http://www.bravekids.org/
Brave Kids Open in a new browser window
   Offers resources to help children with chronic, life threatening illnesses or disabilities.
   http://www.bravekids.org/
http://www.ucando.org/kids.html
Can Do Kids Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.ucando.org/kids.html
http://www.csaceliacs.org/CelKidsNetwork.php
Cel Kids Network Open in a new browser window
   For kids and teens living with celiac disease. Includes gluten free recipes, fun and games, camping opportunities, and tips for visiting the doctor.
   http://www.csaceliacs.org/CelKidsNetwork.php
http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/Congenital_Hip_Dysplasia-Children/
Congenital Hip Displasia: Children Open in a new browser window
   Support group for children, family, friends or carers. Includes pictures, information, links and message board.
   http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/Congenital_Hip_Dysplasia-Children/
http://www.disabilitycentral.com/activteen/
Disability Central: @ctivTeen Open in a new browser window
   Online community where teens with disabilities can socialize, educate one another and just have fun together. Includes games, articles, and resources.
   http://www.disabilitycentral.com/activteen/
http://www.diseases-explained.com/
Diseases Explained Open in a new browser window
   Illustrated guide describes more than 25 common diseases and medical conditions. Includes symptoms of each as well as treatment options.
   http://www.diseases-explained.com/
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/external/a2z/home.htm
Environmental Diseases from A to Z Open in a new browser window
   Explores how air, water, sun, dust, plants, animals, chemicals, and metals can make people sick.
   http://www.niehs.nih.gov/external/a2z/home.htm
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/sleep/starslp/
Garfield Star Sleeper Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/sleep/starslp/
http://www.headlice.org/kids/
HeadLice.Org For Kids Open in a new browser window
   Information and activities for kids presented by kids. Learn about head lice, their life cycle, and what they do.
   http://www.headlice.org/kids/
http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/infection/04_lou/04_lou.html
How Lou Got the Flu Open in a new browser window
   Learn about how the flu bug made Louise sick.
   http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/infection/04_lou/04_lou.html
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/kids/
Kids Quest on Disability and Health Open in a new browser window
   Explains what a disability is and answers common questions about living with one.
   http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/kids/
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/dieting/obesity.html
KidsHealth: Obesity Open in a new browser window
   Article provides information and tips for dealing with the problem of being overweight.
   http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/dieting/obesity.html
http://www.geocities.com/mgyouth/
MG Youth Open in a new browser window
   Online support group for children and teens with myasthenia gravis. Includes personal stories and a message board.
   http://www.geocities.com/mgyouth/
http://www.kernoweb.myby.co.uk/salamanders/
Salamanders Young Burn Survivors Open in a new browser window
   Presents personal accounts of burn injuries, as well as facts and figures and an opportunity to share experiences.
   http://www.kernoweb.myby.co.uk/salamanders/
http://library.thinkquest.org/5852/
Seeing Disabilities from a Different Perspective Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://library.thinkquest.org/5852/
http://t-generation.20m.com
T-Generation - Tinnitus Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://t-generation.20m.com
http://www.tarynsworld.org/taryn/switches.htm
Taryn's World: About Switches Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.tarynsworld.org/taryn/switches.htm
http://kidshealth.org/teen/infections/
Teenshealth: Infections Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://kidshealth.org/teen/infections/
http://www.theablecrew.org/
The Able Crew Open in a new browser window
   Fun activities and information about disabilities to teach awareness and help children build self-esteem. Includes puzzles, games, coloring books and illusions.
   http://www.theablecrew.org/
http://www.bearabletimes.org/
The Bearable Times Kids and Teens Club Open in a new browser window
   The Children's Hospital Network for children in the hospital or who have disabilities.
   http://www.bearabletimes.org/
http://whyfiles.org/141bioweapons2/5.html
The Deadly Bugs of War Open in a new browser window
   Provides information about anthrax, botulinum toxin, plague, smallpox, and tularemia.
   http://whyfiles.org/141bioweapons2/5.html
http://bcnursinghistory.ca/lupusloop/
The Lupus Loop Open in a new browser window
   Provides information for teens and preteens with Lupus.
   http://bcnursinghistory.ca/lupusloop/
http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/01787/
Tuberculosis - The Forgotten Killer Open in a new browser window
   Created by a team from a Singapore secondary school, and presenting facts about this infectious disease using interactive features and animations.
   http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/01787/
http://www.pressenter.com/~wacma/
World ACM Foundation Open in a new browser window
   A comprehensive site dealing with Arnold Chiari Malformation, in adults and teens.
   http://www.pressenter.com/~wacma/
http://www.ygyh.org/
Your Genes, Your Health Open in a new browser window
   A multimedia guide to genetic, inherited disorders, and Fragile X syndrome.
   http://www.ygyh.org/

Last Updated: 2005-02-21 03:52:43