General Health for Teens (Grades 6-8)

Diseases

Diabetes - Learn more about diabetes and what you can do to recognize and prevent it.
Disease Database - Access the Disease Database - you'll learn more about their powers, weaknessess and the proper defenses available to keep your health in tip-top shape.
Eat Smart - Take a body tour and look up different illnesses, from A to Z.

Environmental Health Science Education - A list of interactive websites that explain how the environment can affect human health.
Humans and Health - Science News for Kids - Check out these very cool and interesting articles.
Kids' Quest On Disability and Health - Think about people with disabilities and some of the issues related to participation in daily activities, health, and accessibility.
Military Teens on the Move - Find out all about your new installation; discover how to change schools without a hitch; and learn how the move will affect your family.
School and Environment - This site teaches kids about the relationship between their schools and environmental and health issues.

Flu Center - The Flu Center has information on what the flu is, how to protect yourself against it, and how to prevent spreading it.
Germs - The Buzz on Scuzz - Learn about germs and how to stay ahead of those nasty germs.
Getting Your Shots - Going to the doctor to get a shot doesn't have to be scary. Here's what you need to know about shots so you can be brave at the doctor.
Lurking in the Locker Room - Do you know where nasty things like bacteria and fungi may be hiding? C'mon in to the locker room to see what's lurking behind closed doors.
Vaccines - Bam.gov - A vaccine essentially helps your immune system crack the code of a certain illness.

Body - GirlsHealth.gov - Do you have questions about your changing body? About taking care of your skin? This section covers everything you need to know.
Face Information - Learn about different parts of your face - from your eyes to your oral cavity.
Feelin' Frazzled? - Kids can get just as stressed as adults do; knowing how to deal can be half the battle!
Genetics and DNA - Learn all about DNA and genes. (Flash required)
GirlsHealth.gov - Promotes healthy and positive behaviors in girls ages 10 - 16 by giving them reliable and useful health information in a fun, easy-to-understand way.
Got Butterflies? Find Out Why! - BAM! - Learn what short-term and long-term stress does to your body and how to cope with it through this interactive feature!
It's A Noisy Planet - Learn different ways you can protect your hearing.
KidsHealth.org for Teens - Food and fitness, your mind, diseases and conditions and much more.
Stress-O-Meter - Do you feel just enough stress to keep you on your game, or are you totally wigged-out? Click through these 8 questions to get your personal stress profile.

What is a Gene? - Genes carry information that helps make you who you are: curly or straight hair, long or short legs, even how you might smile or laugh, are all passed through generations of your family in genes.
Your Feelings - GirlsHealth.gov - You might feel happy and confident in one moment, then sad or confused in the next; this section can teach you some healthy ways to cope with the roller coaster.
Your Immune System - Your body system that helps fight off sickness is called the immune system; the immune system is made up of a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body.