Cool Links
Teen Health Issues
http://www.child.net/drugalc.htm
This site is specific to teens and provides information on alcohol and other drugs.
http://www.freevibe.com/
Information on drugs and teens approach to peer pressure.
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/kids/html/7teens.htm
This web site presents health information for teenagers, ranging from nutrition and sun safety to eating disorders and attention deficit disorder.
Health Risks for Adolescents
http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/healthtopics/index.htm
Health topics on adolescent health behavior that research shows contribute to leading causes of death and disability.
http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/nutrition/index.htm
This web site has information on Nutrition and Health.
http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/physicalactivity/index.htm
This web site has information on Physical Activity and Health.
http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/sexualbehaviors/index.htm
This web site has information on Sexual Risk Behaviors.
http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/overweight/index.htm
This web site has information on Health Risks for Overweight Children including the Child and Teen BMI Calculator.
https://familyhistory.hhs.gov/
This web site has information on the U.S. Surgeon General's Family History Initiative with a tool to create a personalized family health history report.
http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/tobacco/index.htm
This web site has information on smoking, cancer prevention and pregnancy.
http://www.cdc.gov/std/HealthComm/fact_sheets.htm
This web site has information on Sexually Transmitted Diseases (fact Sheets)
Domestic Violence
When you are a victim of abuse, sometimes it's hard to make sense of what's happening to you, and sometimes it's hard to know what to do about it. You may feel confused, embarrassed or afraid. But domestic violence/ partner abuse is not your fault. No one deserves to be abused.
Health and Appearance
http://www.hipusa.com/members/ny/dental.asp
HIP's Dental web page addresses topics from wisdom teeth to mouth guards.
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/qa-topco.html
Cosmetics Q&A
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/reprints/ots_cosm.html
Cosmetics and Reality
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos10-31.html
Novelty Makeup
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/costf.html
True or False: How Smart Are You About Cosmetics?
Whole Family Teen Issues
http://www.wholefamily.com/aboutteensnow/
This web site has information on topics such as managing feelings such as anger and conflict, sexuality issues and substance abuse.
Marijuana: Facts for Teens
http://www.mentalhealth.com/book/p45-mari.html
This web site has a question and answer format about marijuana usage and its effects.
http://www.nida.nih.gov/MarijBroch/Marijteens.html
This web site presents facts on marijuana in a question and answer format.
Acne
http://familydoctor.org/healthfacts/001/nav.html
This web site covers topics on how to control acne.
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2001/201_acne.html
This web site explains the risks and benefits to a breakthrough acne drug.
These web site links are provided solely as a resource to our members. Endorsement by HIP is not implied and we cannot be certain of their continuing safe content or their privacy policies. Therefore we strongly recommend that you ask your parent or guardian before accessing these sites or providing information via the Internet.
