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The ABC's of Smoking
You’ve heard the news before: Smoking causes all kinds of diseases and illnesses. But do you know specifically how smoking can hurt you?

All about Sunscreen
Do you ever wonder why we need to wear sunscreen? The Skinny On article from Discovery Online has some good answers!

Amazing Brain
Did you know that your brain is more sophisticated and complex than the most powerful computers?

Anatomy of a Splinter
Splinters really hurt. What happens to your body when you get a splinter?

Benny Goodsport
Benny has some great ideas for staying healthy. Make sure to stop by the food pyramid!

Doctor Over Time
This activity shows how doctors over this century would have handled the same afflictions. All you have to do is complain to the doctor, then see how he or she responds. Requires Shockwave.

Do the Circulation
There's a great new craze that's sweeping the nation come on do the circulation.

Fantastic Fruit
Eating more fruit -- ideally a total of four or five servings a day -- could help cut the risk of cancer, stroke, and heart disease.

Hard to Reach Places
All about dental care. Mr. Reach takes you to hard to reach places.

The Heart: An Online Exploration
Learn how your heart works and what you can do to have a healthy heart.

Ozone Science
The sun is hot in summer. Protect yourself with sunscreen, and learn about ozone science.

Penicillin
Have you ever been ill and the doctor has prescribed penicillin to make you better? Learn how penicillin works to kill the bacteria.

Probe the Brain
Do you have a strong stomach? Do you have what it takes to work on an exposed, living brain? Well, here's your chance to find out. Requires Shockwave.

What Machine Can Do All This?
The amazing adult human being.

Your Gross and Cool Body
"Why does poop smell? How come people vomit? What is that gunk in my eye?" Answers to these puzzling questions and more!