Illness & Injuries

Cool Nurse - You may have to look around the site to find information about illnesses and injuries but it's worth it. Try clicking on Teen Health Topics, Female Forum, Gyn Stuff, Male Health, STDs, and Fitness & Nutrition.

Diabetes: Kids and Teens (Diabetes Australia) - Great site with lots of helpful information.

Diabetes: Parents and Kids (American Diabetes Association) - Check out this site for tips on how to talk to your health care team, who to tell, and how to deal with your feelings.

Diseases & Conditions (FamilyDoctor) - Find quick info on important topics here.

Eating Disorders (National Eating Disorders Association) - You’ll find tons of information here or look at the menu on the left-hand side of the page and click on girls or boys for something more specific.

Eating Disorders: Facts for Teens (Your Family Doctor) - Find some brief facts on eating disorders and links where you can get more information.

For Teens Only: Cancer Information (Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center) - Find straight answers to questions you may have about dealing with cancer and also get some advice from other teens.

Injury Prevention (Teen Health Website) - This site from Canada hosts lots of great safety tips.

Kids and Teens With MS (National MS Society) - Click here for information on MS and teens talking about MS.

Safe Youth (CDC) - The National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center is a “one-stop shop” for information on youth violence prevention, sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other Federal agencies.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (American Social Health Association) - Find out the basics on different sexually transmitted diseases.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (KidsHealth-Teens) - What you need to know, and from a trusted source.

Sports Eyewear (All About Vision) - Check this out to find the different types of eyewear you can buy to help prevent eye injuries.

Sports Injuries (TeenGrowth) - You'll find articles and a question and answer section about sports injuries here.

Teen Stories from the Heart (CUNY) - Check out this great site of testimonials from teens with chronic illnesses.

TeensHealth (The Nemours Foundation) - This is one of the best and most comprehensive sites for teens on the Internet. Make sure you check the sections on Diseases & Conditions and Infections.

Tips for Teens With Diabetes and Dealing With the Ups and Downs of Diabetes - The National Diabetes Education Program has created these handouts.

Your Orthopaedic Connection (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) - Even though this site is not specifically for teens, you should check it out. Click on a body part or pick a topic (like sports) from the drop-down menu.

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