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Providing education, clinical care, research, and health care information for adolescents.
http://www.adolescenthealth.com/

Discover how the body works and what can make the body sick by reading through these expert articles written just for teens.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/

Team of world renown pediatricians, educators, Internet professionals and teenagers committed to improving the lives of the teens.
http://teengrowth.com/

Find the nutritional content of food, health concerns, and self-help links and links to diseases, illnesses, and conditions.
http://members.aol.com/MrHatLRMS/health.html

Links and articles about sexuality, sexual orientation, STIs, drugs and alcohol, pregnancy and sexual assault. Includes helpline numbers for teens in Nova Scotia, Canada.
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Health/TeenHealth/index.html

A teen health site providing information about mental health, physical health, and nutrition.
http://www.askzen.com/

Offers information on how to plan a safe party, stop bullying, and youth safety projects. Includes email lists and daily news and information.
http://www.noys.org/

A group of eight teens from the city of Shaker Heights, Ohio share information on the health issues and concerns facing teenagers today.
http://www.angelfire.com/yt/teenhealthcore/

Public service web site focused on teen health issues. Also includes college info and survey data.
http://www.teenbiznik.com/

Provides information for teens on bullying, body changes, alcohol, drugs, accidents, moods, sex and not feeling well. Includes quizzes and notice board.
http://www.dr-ann.org/

Offers programs and services for at-risk teens in Silicon Valley including counseling, emergency shelter, independent living skills, and mentoring.
http://sayscc.org/

Helpful information for teenagers in assessing problems and strengths. Provides cartoon situations and interactive stories where endings can be changed.
http://www.ru-ok.com/

Health information about the adolescent anatomy, common conditions, diagnoses, treatments, medical tests, procedures and wellness.
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/teen/default.htm

Provides health information, written especially for teenagers, on drinking, eating disorders, sex, smoking, STDs, and stress.
http://familydoctor.org/x5575.xml

Developed by teens, with information on smoking, sex, drugs, alcohol, gambling and disabilities. Also provides peer support and advice through discussion groups. [English and French]
http://www.cyberisle.org/

Features articles with important health information for teenagers, ranging from nutrition and sun safety to eating disorders and attention deficit disorder.
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/kids/html/7teens.htm

Created by doctors, has honest, accurate information and advice about health, relationships, and growing up.
http://www.teenshealth.org/

Helping teens make healthy life choices and build coping skills for life. Features advice and information about mind, body and soul.
http://www.lamplight.org/2004/

A collection of health related facts every teenager should be familiar with pertaining to social concerns, nutrition, substance abuse, sexual and emotional health.
http://library.thinkquest.org/10991/teenhealth.html

Offers information for teens about sexual issues, alcohol and drugs, values, mental health, and pregnancy. Includes links to support agencies in Rapid City, South Dakota.
http://www.teenguide.org

Provides information on teen issues and concerns, including obesity, substance abuse, ADHD, eating disorders, suicide, dating, and teen violence.
http://www.aboutteenhealth.org

Provides a place for teens to ask questions and get answers to their health related questions. Topics range from puberty to birth control, from body image to sports safety. Dr. Marla is a board certified family practitioner with fellowship training in adolescent medicine.
http://www.askdoctormarla.com/

Read about having a healthy body, how to deal with emotions, relationships and conflicts, and handling peer pressure.
http://www.cyh.com/SubDefault.aspx?p=159

Providing information and advice on many topics through FAQs, quizzes and games, with links to other helpful resources. [English and French]
http://www.canadian-health-netwo...%2FGTPageTemplate&c=Page&lang=En

Read true stories, from other teens, about dealing with AIDS, alcohol, bullying, depression, tobacco, body image, and parents.
http://www.abouthealth.com/t_talking.htm

Answers questions about what to do and what to avoid, vaccinations, specific teen concerns, and talking to the doctor. [English and Spanish]
http://familydoctor.org/285.xml

Learn how diet, exercise, drugs and alcohol, lifestyle choices, and genetics affect long-term health. Includes lesson and activities. [Pre-test and post-test require file downloads.]
http://peer.tamu.edu/curriculum_...es/Properties/Module_5/index.htm