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Aging and Alcohol Abuse
- Fact sheet on the physical effects of alcohol, mixing drugs, becoming a problem drinker, recognizing a drinking problem, getting help, and other resources.
(National Institute on Aging)
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/agepage.htm
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Aging Under the Microscope: A Biological Quest
- This booklet explains how gerontologists are now able to discern many of the mechanisms by which cells, proteins, tissues, and organ systems cause or react to aging. Includes a glossary. (Publication No. 02-2756) (National Institute on Aging)
http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/AgingUndertheMicrosc
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Airborne Allergens: Something in the Air
- (PDF FILE - 1.45MB) 40-page booklet summarizes what health experts know about the causes and symptoms of allergic reactions to airborne allergens, how health care providers diagnose and treat these reactions, and what medical researchers are doing to help people who suffer from these allergies. To view this PDF file you will need Adobe Reader, which you can download for free for either a PC or Macintosh. Download Acrobat (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/topics/allergicDiseases/PDF/airborne_allergens.p
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Anabolic steroids
- Facts about anabolic steroids. What are they? What are common street names? How are they used? How many teens use them? What are common effects, e.g., hormone imbalance, stunted growth, mood changes, disfiguring effects, and death. (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/facts/facts_ster2.asp
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Animals in Research
- Animals in Research is an educational Web site that promotes an awareness of the research process, with a focus on the role of laboratory animals. (Office of Extramural Research and Office of Science Education)
http://science.education.nih.gov/animals
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Animals In Research Fact Page
- This NIH-produced fact sheet about animals in research links to authoritative sites on animal research and answers questions such as: What is medical research that uses animals? How do scientists decide to use animals in medical research? Who does medical research with animals? How are animals protected? Why do medical research with animals? Where is medical research with animals conducted? When do research results in animal studies get applied to humans? (NIH Publication No. 08-6436) (National Institutes of Health)
http://science.education.nih.gov/AnimalResearchFS06.pdf
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Anthrax
- Fact sheet about anthrax - an acute infectious disease caused by the spore-forming, rod-shaped bacterium Bacillus anthracis. (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/anthrax.htm
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Antimicrobial Resistance
- Fact sheet about antimicrobial resistance - a factor in virtually all hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infections. Many physicians are concerned that several bacterial infections soon may be untreatable. (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/antimicro.htm
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Avianflu.gov
- The official U.S. government Web site for information on pandemic and avian influenza. (Department of Health and Human Services)
http://avianflu.gov/
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Awake At the Wheel (Student Edition)
- [PDF FILE - 170 KB] This is a downloadable pdf file of a brochure for students which includes a Dear Students Letter; Top 5 Reasons to Get Enought Sleep; Feeling Sleepy? Here's Why; What Would You Do?; You should know.....: Opinion Poll; Wake Up Call (self-quiz). To view this PDF file you will need Adobe Reader, which you can download for free for either a PC or Macintosh. Download Acrobat (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/sleep/aaw/brochure.pdf
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