Interactive Health Education Tools from NIH
Learn About Diseases and Conditions Using Interactive Tools
Quizzes
Designed to test your knowledge about different diseases and health topics. (Full list of health check tools from the National Library of Medicine [NLM])
NIDDK Podcasts
NIDDK Podcasts en español
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Cómo comer saludablemente durante la época festiva (Healthy Eating and the Holidays) — December 2007
6:15 min. | 6 MB | Transcript | Right Click to Download MP3 File
El Dr. Saúl Malozowski conversa sobre la alimentación saludable durante las fiestas y da sugerencias y consejos sobre cómo disfrutar de la época festiva sin dejar de comer saludablemente y hacer actividad física. (Dr. Saul Malozowski tackles the topic of healthy eating during holidays and offers suggestions and tips on how to enjoy the holiday festivities while still making healthy food choices and being physically active.)
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La diabetes tipo 2 y los niños (Type 2 Diabetes and Kids) — November 2007
6:33 min. | 6 MB | Transcript | Right Click to Download MP3 File
El Dr. Saúl Malozowski informa sobre el preocupante incremento de la diabetes tipo 2 entre niños y adolescentes y qué se puede hacer para disminuir la probabilidad de que desarrollen la diabetes tipo 2. (Dr. Saul Malozowski discusses the alarming increase in type 2 diabetes among children and teens and what can be done to help children and teens lower their risk for type 2 diabetes.)
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La alimentación saludable en el otoño (Healthy Eating in the Fall) — October 2007
7:38 | 7 MB | Transcript | Right Click to Download MP3 File
El Dr. Saúl Malozowski habla sobre la relación entre el sobrepeso y la diabetes. También da consejos sobre cómo escoger alimentos saludables para comer y de cómo hacer más actividad física para evitar desarrollar la diabetes tipo 2. (Dr. Saul Malozowski discusses the link between being overweight and developing diabetes. He also provides information on how to make healthy food choices and be more physically active to help lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.)
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La diabetes y las enfermedades cardiovasculares (Diabetes and CVD) — September 2007
8:15 min. | 7.7 MB | Transcript | Right Click to Download MP3 File
El Dr. Saúl Malozowski trata sobre el vínculo entre las enfermedades cardiovasculares y la diabetes y qué se puede hacer para disminuir el riesgo de desarrollar las complicaciones de la diabetes. (Dr. Saul Malozowski discusses the link between cardiovascular disease and diabetes and what can be done to decrease the risk of developing the complications of diabetes.)
NIH Podcasts
Digital recordings of NIH Research Radio broadcasts available for downloading to a personal audio player or a computer. NIH Research Radio provides the latest information about NIH research findings, highlights of press conferences, and health campaigns in 20- to 30-minute radio broadcasts every 2 weeks. Listed below are segments from the radio programs that relate to diabetes, digestive diseases, kidney diseases and urologic diseases. Information about system requirements and a full listing of current and archived podcasts can be accessed through NIH Podcast.
NDEP Podcasts
“We Can Be Stronger than Diabetes” Podcasts
The National Diabetes Education Program has developed a podcast series on diabetes. This series, titled “We Can Be Stronger than Diabetes,” offers short audio files you can listen to on your computer or download to a portable music/video player such as an iPod. Check for daily podcast updates at Podcasts at CDC. Once on the main site for Podcasts at CDC, select the “Browse” tab and search “By Series” for “We Can Be Stronger Than Diabetes” to view the most current podcasts available.
NIH Vodcasts
Digital recordings made available for downloading to a personal video player or computer. Vodcasting, also called video podcasting or videocasting, adds video to the downloadable sound files to which podcast listeners are accustomed. After downloading and saving a vodcast, users can choose when and where they want to watch the video. Information about system requirements and a full listing of current and archived vodcasts can be accessed through NIH Vodcast.
Streaming Audio
Audio files that may be played from your desktop. RealPlayer 
is required to listen to these streams. If you do not have RealPlayer, you will be prompted to obtain a free download of the software before you listen to the presentation. You can download the RealPlayer media player at www.real.com . These audio files are from NIH Research Radio.
Tutorials
Interactive slideshows designed to educate patients about different diseases and medical procedures. (Full list of interactive health tutorials from the NLM)
Diseases and Conditions
Tests and Diagnostic Procedures
Surgery and Treatment Procedures
NKDEP Tools
The National Kidney Disease Education Program offers additional interactive tools for patients and health care professionals.
Surgical Videos
Pre-recorded webcasts of surgical procedures from the NLM. These webcasts are of actual operations performed at medical centers in the United States since January 2004. The videos last 1 hour. Please note that you cannot send questions by email, because you are not seeing these videos live, though the webcast may say you can. (Full library of surgical videos from the NLM)
You will need RealPlayer to view the procedures. If you do not have RealPlayer, you will be prompted to obtain a free download of the software before you view the presentation. You can download the RealPlayer media player at www.real.com .
Digestive Diseases
Colonic Diseases
Colonic Polyps
Crohn’s Disease
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux/Hiatal Hernia
Fistulas
Hernia
Diabetes Complications
Retinal Disorders
Diabetic Foot
Kidneys and Urinary System
Kidney Diseases
Kidney Transplantation
Urinary Incontinence
NIH VideoCasting
Videos of special NIH events, seminars, and lectures available to viewers through the NIH network and the VideoCast website. More information about system requirements and upcoming and past events can be accessed through NIH VideoCasting.Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH) Podcasts
Digital recordings of the ORWH broadcasts available for downloading to a personal audio player or a computer. The ORWH broadcasts a series of podcasts, “Pinn Point on Women’s Health,” hosted by Dr. Vivian W. Pinn, Associate Director for Research on Women’s Health and the Director of the Office of Research on Women’s Health. The monthly podcast discusses the latest news in women’s health research and includes conversations with guests on a variety of subjects. Information about system requirements and a full listing of current and archived podcasts can be accessed through ORWH Podcast.
Prevention and Wellness Tools
Interactive resources that will help you to properly monitor your health through diet and exercise and stay healthy.
Curricula Available From the NIH
A variety of lesson plans, educational materials, and classroom activities for teachers and students to reference.
Office of Science Education
Coordinates science education activities at the NIH and develops and sponsors science education programs. These programs serve elementary, secondary, and college students; teachers; and the public. For a complete list of curricula, access Lesson Plans and Supplemental Curricula.
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences
- NIEHS Curricular Material—A variety of educational materials, many of which are standards-based, that expose students to environmental health concepts.
- Vision: A School Program—A 16-page teaching guide on how the eye works, eye problems, and eye safety. (NEI)
Page last updated: February 27, 2008
