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Careers in Chemistry
Visit this site to get more information on careers in chemistry
Careers in Environmental Health
Curious about environmental health careers? Get your questions answered by visiting this site!
Careers in Genetics
Are you interested in pursuing a career in genetics? Check out this site to get more information!
Careers in Toxicology
Click the link to get more information on careers in toxicology
Explore Health Careers
Get information on various health occupations
Health Occupations
Visit the website to get descriptions on various health occupations
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Click to learn about various health occupations

Health Resources for Teens

Girls Health
Health resources just for girls
Go Ask Alice
Get your health related questions answered by Alice!
KidsHealth for Teens
Visit this site to learn everything you need to know about health.
Teen's Page (MedlinePlus)
Health resources just for teens

Body

The Body
Learn more about the body and how it functions
The Brain Facts Book
A primer on the brain and nervous system, published by the Society for Neuroscience.
Tips for Teens with Diabetes
Get useful information on diabetes and how to manage it so that you can live a long and healthy life
What's Asthma?
Learn about asthma, including what can trigger it, what happens during flare-up, and tips on coping
Why Do I Get Acne?
Learn about what causes acne and the correct way to treat it

Mind

Emotional Well-Being
Click to learn more about your emotional well-being
The Mind
Being healthy means dealing with the changes in your body - and your mind. Relationships, body image, families, emotions ... sort it all out in this site.
Stress
Learn about what stress is and how you can deal with it

Choose My Plate
Learn everything you need to know about healthy eating habits and physical activity!
Food & Fitness
Get the lowdown on healthy eats, dieting, strength training, eating disorders, steroids, and more
A Healthy Weight
Click to get information about obtaining and maintaining a healthy weight. For girls.

Above the Influence
Above the Influence. It's a state of mind. It's about being yourself and not letting negative influence get to you.
NIDA for Teens
Science-based facts about how drugs affect the brain and body so that you'll be armed with better information to make healthy decisions
Smokefree Teen
This site is designed to help you understand the decisions you make especially the decision to quit smoking and how those decisions fit into your life
Too Smart to Start
This site is designed to inform you of the consequences of underage alcohol use and how to avoid it
The Cool Spot
A place to get more information on alcohol and how to resist peer pressure

MedlinePlus: Genetics Section
Your guide to understanding genes, DNA, chromosomes, and genetic conditions.
Inside Scoop on Genetics
Get the inside scoop on genetics

Sex, etc.
Sex education by teens, for teens
Sexual Health
Learn the facts about sexual health with articles about puberty, menstruation, infections, and just about everything else you wanted to know, for guys and girls.
You and Your Sexuality
Do you have a question about sexuality? Consult this PDF to get your answers. For girls.

Prom Health and Safety Tips
Tips to making your prom experience safe, low-stress and fun!
Sports and Exercise Safety
Learn all about sports and exercise safety!
Staying Safe
Information to help you can get prepared to protect yourself and deal with emergencies
Teens Against Bullying
Find great resources on how to identify and respond to bullying

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