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This collection of consumer health information provides access to full-text consumer health magazines, reference books, medical images/diagrams, animations with audio transcripts, and consumer health pamphlets and leaflets from the CDC, FDA, NIH and others.

Health Reference Center is a database offering information on body systems, health issues, diseases, conditions, treatments, and procedures. It provides health and nutrition information tailored to men, women, children, teens, and seniors. The resource features 35 Topic Centers with curated content, numerous videos, and collections of illustrations to support health education and research.

Includes more advanced resources for middle and high school students. Articles, videos, and eBooks are available in this database. Covers a variety of topics from news to history to science and more.

Younger children can find articles, eBooks, and videos about many topics, including science and health.

Includes articles, reference materials resources on a wide range of topics including health and science for middle-schoolers.

A CDC resource presenting statistics on heart disease prevalence, risk factors, and mortality rates in the United States.

The American Heart Association provides data on cardiovascular health, including prevalence, mortality rates, and risk factors for heart disease and stroke.

A World Health Organization (WHO) fact sheet detailing global statistics on cardiovascular diseases, their risk factors, symptoms, and prevention strategies.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides an overview of heart disease and details common symptoms, key risk factors — including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking — and emphasizes the importance of prevention and early detection.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Nutrition.gov Heart Health page offers a variety of resources to help individuals reduce their risk of heart disease through dietary and lifestyle changes. It includes heart-healthy recipes, tips for reducing dietary fat and cholesterol, and information on managing blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Million Hearts® is a national initiative co-led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), aiming to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes within five years. It provides evidence-based tools, protocols, and action guides for healthcare professionals, as well as educational materials for the public on cardiovascular health.

The American Heart Association provides a clear explanation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), detailing its importance and the steps involved in performing this life-saving technique.