Environmental Diseases from A to Z
Explores how air, water, sun, dust, plants, animals, chemicals, and metals can make people sick.
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/external/a2z/home.htm

The Deadly Bugs of War
Provides information about anthrax, botulinum toxin, plague, smallpox, and tularemia. Includes symptoms of exposure, vaccines, and treatments.
http://whyfiles.org/141bioweapons2/5.html

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.
http://www.tarynsworld.org/taryn/switches.htm

World ACM Foundation
A comprehensive site dealing with Arnold Chiari Malformation, in adults and teens.
http://www.pressenter.com/~wacma/

Garfield Star Sleeper
Learn about the importance of getting enough sleep. Download a fun pad or video, play games, and create Garfield comic strips. [Requires free Flash download]
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/sleep/starslp/

The Bearable Times Kids and Teens Club
The Children's Hospital Network for children in the hospital or who have disabilities.
http://www.bearabletimes.org/

Your Genes, Your Health
A multimedia guide to genetic, inherited disorders, and Fragile X syndrome.
http://www.ygyh.org/

TeensHealth: Infections
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/

Salamanders Young Burn Survivors
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/

KidsHealth: Obesity
Article provides information and tips for dealing with the problem of being overweight.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/dieting/obesity.html

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.
http://www.theablecrew.org/

A-Z of Children's Ailments
Alphabetic list of children's diseases, compiled by the BBC.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/index.shtml?children

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.
http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/01787/

Transplant Kids
Information on the process, from assessment through surgery. Includes sections on infection, rejection and life after transplant.
http://www.transplantkids.co.uk/

TeensHealth: Hepatitis
Includes what it is, the different types, signs and symptoms, and how to protect against this disease.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/infections/stds/hepatitis.html

KidsHealth: The Scoop on Strep Throat
Tells what it is, how you get it, what the doctor does, and how to get better.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/sick/strep_throat.html

What I need to know about Liver Transplantation
Explains why people need transplants, what happens during surgery, and how to keep the new liver healthy.
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/livertransplant_ez/index.htm

Bandaides & Blackboards: Kids
Read stories, get tips about teasing, and take a hospital tour. Learn fun things to do in the hospital and how the body works.
http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/faculty/jfleitas/bandaides/contkids.html

Kids First for Health
Learn about illnesses, tests and treatments, look up words in the dictionary, read about the hospital and play games in the club.
http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/kids/index.html

Teens First for Health
Learn about illnesses, allergies and disabilities. Sections on the teen body, ask a doctor, share stories and check out the games.
http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/teens/index.html

KidsHealth: Laryngitis
Find out how the voice works and why it sometimes doesn't.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/sick/laryngitis.html

Disability Info: Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Offers information on these disorders in general and each of the five types specifically.
http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs20txt.htm

Health Information
Collection of articles help children and their families understand basic medical conditions, tests, and procedures. Also includes a guide to home care and wellness. From the Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati.
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/

The Facts About Fractures and Broken Bones
Learn about different types of fractures, what happens to the bone, how the doctor helps, and when the cast comes off.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/aches/broken_bones.html

Rabies Web Site for Kids
Learn about this serious disease, what causes it, who gets it, and how to prevent it. Includes warning signs, vaccinations, and activities.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/kidsrabies/

Dr Pedi: Common Illnesses
Dr Pedi tells about some common ways kids get sick or hurt. Learn about fever, head lice, cuts and scrapes, and measles.
http://www.pediatriconcall.com/kidscorner/commonill/index.asp

Living With Artificial Limbs
Interviews with three people who have lost an arm or leg. Learn how they feel and how they dealt with the loss. Also see pictures of artificial limbs from past to present.
http://www.ingenious.org.uk/Read/Conflict/ArtificialLimbs/

Scurvy Isn't Cool
Explains why teenagers are at risk, signs and symptoms, and why vitamin C is important. Includes pictures, history of the disease, and quotes from teens.
http://www.monzy.com/scurvy/

Turner Syndrome
Learn more about what it is, how doctors diagnose TS, symptoms, and treatment.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/turner.html

Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan: Just 4 Kids
Features the Doright's, four siblings who have a grandmother diagnosed with this disease. Includes test, dictionary and crafts.
http://www.alzheimer.sk.ca/english/Just4Kids/

Penny's World
Provides information about eczema. Includes a story and games.
http://www.pennysworld.ca/