This article has a ton of information on adolescent development such as physical development and their behavior. It gives statistics and shows the differences between boys and girls adolescent development. It also gives parenting advice about their kids sexuality and safety tips.

The Future of Food is an introductory-level science course that emphasizes the challenges facing food systems in the 21st century, and issues of sustainability for agriculture and other food production activities, as well as the challenges posed by food insecurity and modern diets to human health and well-being. Topics covered include introduction to the coupled-system perspective, historical development of food systems, socioeconomic aspects of the food system, interaction of the food system with the Earth's environment including soil, water, biota and climate, and the future of the food system considering potential changes such as in climate, urbanization, and demography.

A Case Study for British Columbia

Short Description:
This case study explores the ways in which wildfire events impact individual health and livelihood from a micro, meso, and macro level. The case study walks the learner through an introduction to how climate change further exacerbates wildfire occurrence, alongside the myriad health impacts that stem from wildfire smoke exposure.

Long Description:
This case study explores the ways in which wildfire events impact individual health and livelihood from a micro, meso, and macro level. The case study walks the learner through an introduction to how climate change further exacerbates wildfire occurrence, alongside the myriad health impacts that stem from wildfire smoke exposure. Notable importance is given to the need to advocate for Indigenous Sovereignty and traditional ways of knowing around wildfire management. Lastly, through the sharing of a case example from the lived experiences of individuals who fled the 2021 Lytton, British Columbia wildfire, the learner is challenged to consider upstream approaches to emergency preparedness in the face of foreseeable future calamities.

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(This case study was added to OER Commons as one of a batch of over 700. It has relevant information which may include medical imagery, lab results, and history where relevant. A link to the final diagnosis can be found at the end of the case study for review. The first paragraph of the case study -- typically, but not always the clinical presentation -- is provided below.)

The patient is a 17 year-old previously healthy girl who developed Raynaud's phenomenon in late 2006. In early 2007, she developed fatigue and general malaise with reportedly increased ESR and CPK. In February, she had progressing symptoms, with periods of chills followed by sweating thought to be fevers that were never measured. In early March, she had joint pain, specifically in her hands, wrists, knees and ankles, as well as myalgias in her back and lower legs. In late March, she was admitted for appendicitis and had an appendectomy at which time an abdominal CT scan noted interstitial changes at the base of her lungs. In April, she was being followed as an outpatient by Rheumatology and Pulmonary Medicine at an outside hospital. She was found to have a positive rheumatoid factor and diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis with possible associated pulmonary fibrosis. She was started on NSAIDS. Later that month, she began to have more joint pain and weakness. In early May, she was started on prednisone which was increased to 60 mg bid when she noticed significant improvement. In mid May, she began to have shortness of breath, which progressively worsened.

This resource links to the full course (all 13 weeks of modules) on the Internet Archive. The video lectures for the courses are also available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maRP_Wvc4eY&list=PLWYwQdaelu4en5MZ0bbg-rSpcfb64O_rd

This series was designed and taught by Chris Belter, Ya-Ling Lu, and Candace Norton at the NIH Library. It was originally presented in weekly installments to NIH Library staff from January-May 2019 and adapted for web viewing later the same year.

The goal of the series is to provide free, on-demand training on how we do bibliometrics for research evaluation. Although demand for bibliometric indicators and analyses in research evaluation is growing, broadly available and easily accessible, training on how to provide those analyses is scarce. We have been providing bibliometric services for years, and we wanted to share our experience with others to facilitate the broader adoption of accurate and responsible bibliometric practice in research assessment. We hope this series acts as a springboard for others to get started with bibliometrics so that they feel more comfortable moving beyond this series on their own.

Navigating the Series
The training series consists of 13 individual courses, organized into 7 thematic areas. Links to each course in the series are provided on the left. Each course includes a training video with audio transcription, supplemental reading to reinforce the concepts introduced in the course, and optional practice exercises.

We recommend that the courses be viewed in the order in which they are listed. The courses are listed in the same order as the analyses that we typically perform to produce one of our standard reports. Many of the courses also build on concepts introduced in previous courses, and may be difficult to understand if viewed out of order. We also recommend that the series be taken over the course of 13 consecutive weeks, viewing one course per week. A lot is covered in these courses, so it is a good idea to take your time with them to make sure you understand each course before moving on to the next. We also recommend you try to complete the practice exercises that accompany many of the courses, because the best way to learn bibliometrics is by doing it.

The rate of obesity continues to climb in the United States in all age groups. National reports, including the Trust for America’s Health annual report State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America, highlight key findings and policy recommendations. The need to continue to work towards stabilization of the obesity epidemic could not be more important as consequences of this chronic disease can be dire, potentially affecting physical health with an increase in risk for chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and several types of cancer as well as potentially affecting behavioral health. Curbing the high rates of obesity is particularly of importance when considering the prevalence of childhood obesity, which is on the rise not only in the United States but is also increasing globally. Although there are certain risk factors such as genetics that are not modifiable in this group, there are many dietary, physical activity and environmental factors that are modifiable through lifestyle changes. This course will explore ways to address these lifestyle changes for children through adults with both federally- and NGO- based community interventions that are working towards combating overweight and obesity and how they aim to do so with a health equity lens in mind.

In this media-rich, self-paced lesson, students explore some of the technologies designed to detect and treat inherited diseases and the ethical debate surrounding them.

ELA, History, and Math unit that links food production, eating choices, and health.

The focus in this presentation is to expand the students’ knowledge about qualitative research in relation to global health. In continuation of this we will explain some of the most central methods used to generate qualitative research data.

This Fentanyl Toolkit from Natural High consists of two lessons to educate kids and start an important conversation about the dangers of fentanyl. Resources videos on the dangers of fentanyl, discussion questions, fact sheets, Kahoot or printable quiz, and parent send home resources.

In this short video of 25 seconds we illustrate how organic solvents work. This can be a helpful demonstration in classes where you teach about organic solvents and health effects. Organic solvents dissolve fat. Here we watch two dishes. One contains water, the other contains white spirit. White spirit is a mixture of organic solvents which for instance is used in paint. When oil is added to the water, you see that the oil gathers in bubbles at the top, and the fat does not dissolve in the water. When oil is added to the white spirit, the oil immediately disappears, as it dissolves into the white spirit. This is how organic solvents work – they dissolve fat. This is relevant for humans because our nervous system is normally protected by fat tissue. The organic solvents remove this protection and harm the nerves and the brain.

Students will view this video as a way to observe bad health habits in a mans life over time. They will gather in groups to reflect on the bad habits in the video and present ways that the man could have lived a healthier lifestyle.

Provides an overview of the impact of nutrition on aging and the impact of aging on nutrient needs. Examines food access, procurement, preparation, and enjoyment using a socio-ecological framework of health and wellness. Evaluates age-associated psycho-social, economic, and environmental influences on individual food security and institutional program delivery. Emphasizes nutrition and food for healthy aging.

Learning Outcomes
Use an understanding of the relationship between nutrition and aging to identify challenges to healthy aging.
Create effective wellness promotion strategies that account for psycho-social, economic, and environmental influences on individuals and communities.
Apply knowledge of clinical, community, and commercial resources to promote the nutritional well-being of older adults.

(This case study was added to OER Commons as one of a batch of over 700. It has relevant information which may include medical imagery, lab results, and history where relevant. A link to the final diagnosis can be found at the end of the case study for review. The first paragraph of the case study -- typically, but not always the clinical presentation -- is provided below.)

A 73 year-old male presented with a 6 month history of progressive tetraparesis, during which he had deteriorated markedly from being mobile and performing in a steel band to completely bed-bound. Medical history included ischemic heart disease and type II diabetes mellitus. Neurological examination revealed symmetrical pyramidal weakness, pathologically increased deep tendon reflexes and increased tone in all 4 limbs. Plantar response was upgoing bilaterally. Pinprick-sensation was reduced below the neck. Cranial nerve examination was normal. An MRI scan showed a well-demarcated extra-axial mass on the dorsal surface of the lower medulla/upper cervical cord extending from the level of the clivus to the body of the axis inferiorly (figures 1, 2, 3 and 4). The mass exhibited heterogeneous hyper-intensity on T2W (figure 1), low-to-intermediate signal on T1W (figure 2), and florid enhancement with Gadolinium contrast-agent (figures 3 and 4). The spinal cord exhibited high T2-signal, consistent with edema, from the level of the tumour superiorly to the body of C5 inferiorly. There was no bony erosion or sclerosis, or enhancing dural 'tail'.

This is a module framework. It can be viewed online or downloaded as a zip file.

As taught Autumn Semester 2010.

This resource presents a number of postgraduate courses that are offered by the Division of Epidemiology and Public Health:

Applied Epidemiology
Public Health
Public Health (International Health)

It covers the work Masters students need to undertake in the modules that, first, cover the development of a protocol and project (A34574) and, secondly, the assessment of the dissertation (A34575).

For Diploma students following the Diploma in Public Health or Diploma in Applied Epidemiology the information covers the development of a protocol and a literature review or short epidemiological study (A34562 or A34580 respectively).

Module Code: A34574 (Protocol for Masters students - 10 credits)

Module Code: A34575 (Dissertation for Masters students - 60 credits)

Module Code: A34562 (Planning a protocol and reviewing literature for Diploma students - 20 credits)

Module Code: A34580 (Protocol and Epidemiological Study for Diploma Students - 20 credits)

Suitable for study at: Postgraduate level

Dr Heather Roberts and Professor Sarah Lewis, Division of Epidemiology and Public Health

Professor Lewis: My expertise is in medical statistics and epidemiology. Areas of research interest include the aetiology of asthma and allergy (effects of early life factors, indoor and outdoor pollution, and diet upon these conditions), tobacco research (impact of environmental tobacco smoke on respiratory disease and in utero effects on birthweight and gestation, design of cessation interventions for specific groups including teenagers, economically disadvantaged, pregnant women), and design and analysis of clinical trials (multi-centre trials of IV antibiotics in CF and NRT in hospital in-patients, cluster randomised trial of pr-active approach to providing smoking cessation support).

Dr Roberts: My interests are wide-ranging but rooted in my interests in inequalities in health and increasing public health capacity and capability in developing countries. I have taught on and now lead, the Masters in Public Health during which time I have supervised many projects based on local and international student interests. I enjoy taking students’ ideas and working them up, through to a complete investigation. The Student Handbook is based on our collective experience of what students need to know to complete successful project work.

This resource from SHAPE Washington offers a five-lesson unit plan for Hiking. The unit focuses on hiking activities that can be implemented into the Physical Education classroom that align with the state standards.Lesson adaptations are suggested that incorporate inclusionary activities and meet the needs of students with disabilities. 

v. 2.0

Short Description:
This book is designed as an Open Education Resource (OER) for introductory nutrition courses and has been adopted for use in high schools and colleges. Topics covered include basic nutrition and metabolism, information literacy, body weight and health, nutrition across life stages, dietary supplements, an in-depth look at each of the macronutrients, and major functions of vitamins and minerals. The second edition of Nutrition: Science and Everyday Application was released in August 2022. The second edition includes a fully revised Unit 7 (Body Weight and Health) and minor revisions to Unit 10 (Nutrition and Physical Activity). In June 2023, Unit 2 (Nutrition Science and Information Literacy) was significantly updated along with the ancillary materials for Unit 2. The remainder of the OER and the accompanying ancillary materials are the same as the first edition, originally published in December 2020.

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In this video excerpt from NOVA, learn about the advantages, disadvantages, and ethical implications of preimplantation genetic diagnosis, or PGD, a technique used to screen embryos created through in vitro fertilization for diseases.

This resource is a collection of articles, book chapters, and videos about the Human Microbiome.The Microbiome is loosely defined as microorganisms, such as bacteria, that are found throughout the human body. It plays an important role in our understanding of our interactions with microorganisms and can help better understand which microorganisms are associated with clinical conditions and can help to improve the overall state of human health. The Human Microbiome provides some background information on microorganisms in general. There is a lot of Microbiome information provided. Some in the form of informative video content, some in the form of an online course at MIT and links to papers and online books and other important websites that inform a lot about the microbiome.  Finally, since this is intended to be a resource for Lander College for Women, a Womens Jewish College, there is also information about the impact of the human microbiome on women's health, as well as information regarding a parallel concept in Jewish Philosophy, that a human being is a microcosm of a world.-Neil Normand, Touro University, 2021

This inquiry based learning project is intended for a second grade classroom to learn about health, specifically relating to food.