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1) Sciencecasts
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NASA presents to the public new findings from its science missions in this growing collection of short videorecordings.
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Dr. Joe Bresee, Chief, Epidemiology & Prevention Branch, CDC Influenza Division, recounts symptoms of seasonal flu, which match those of the H1N1 virus. Covers symptoms which signal the need for immediate, urgent medical care, and provides referrals to relevant CDC resources.
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Robert Brieman, M.D., of CDC's Global Disease Detection Program covers disease surveillance and prevention that is conducted in Africa's "largest continuous slum," Kibera. Explains the importance of the activities to health policy development for other populations given the possibilities of international disease transmission.
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Explains teens' vulnerabilities to dating abuse, and describes tell-tale behaviors of teen abusers and teen victims. Addresses parents' role in recognizing associated warning signs. Provides guidelines to parents for communicating with teens to support healthy relationships and for monitoring teens' behavior to ensure their safety.
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Covers statistics of obesity in the U.S. Examines environmental changes that have resulted in increased food availability and decreased opportunities for physical activity. Covers the possible roles of individual responsibility, schools, communities, local governments, and commercial corporations in promoting healthy food choices and active lifestyles.
12) HIV/AIDS 101
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In a question-and-answer format between an Everyman and a CDC spokesman, defines the relationship of HIV and AIDs, current infection and death rates, and vulnerable populations. In layperson's terms, covers activities by which the virus can and cannot be transmitted, and methods of prevention, detection, and treatment. Provides a referral to CDC's online service, www.HIVtest.org, for National HIV and STD testing resources.
15) Be brave
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In this public service announcement (PSA), a survivor of uterine and ovarian cancers relates her symptoms and urges others to be checked for gynecologic cancer. Emphasis is placed on the diseases' inconsistent manifestations.
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Describes the problem of misuse of antibiotics, and parents' role in discerning the nature of children's symptoms and ensuring their proper treatment. Provides recommendations for non-prescription treatments for such common ailments as ear infections and sore throats, and referrals to CDC online resources.
19) Wash your hands
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English
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Provides a step-by-step explanation especially for children of effective hand-washing technique.