Diseases & Illnesses

CDC Health Topics A-Z
An alphabetical list of health-related topics.  From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Everday Illnesses and Injuries
From blisters and mosquito bites to appendicitis and ear infections, this site provides descriptions for kids and teens of many illnesses and injuries. From the Nemours Foundation.

healthfinder.gov
A searchable index of health topics and diseases.   Provides links to fact sheets as well as to informational and organizational Web sites   From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Kids' Health Problems
Articles about common kids' health problems like hyperactivity, dyslexia, stuttering, visual and hearing impairment, asthma, allergies, eating disorders, and more.  From the nonprofit group The Nemours Foundation.

MedicineNet.com
An alphabetical index to disease and conditions along with links to a medical dictionary and information on medications, procedures, and tests.  Written, edited and reviewed by board-certified physicians.

Medline Plus
An alphabetical list of diseases, injuries, symptoms, medical tests, and surgical procedures, all with colorful illustrations.  Suitable for teens.  From the National Library of Medicine's consumer health Web site, MEDLINEplus

NCID Diseases
An alphabetical list of infectious diseases.  Contains pronunciation information, fact sheets, and statistical information from the Monthly Morbidity and Mortality Report (MMWR).  From the National Center for Infectious Diseases.

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Last Updated: October 9, 2008