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12 Step Programs - links to 12-step programs for various
addictions.
Acurian
- search for information on clinical trials, drug
information, and other news.
Allernet - for allergy and asthma
information -by the National Pollen Network.
AllRefer Health -
general reference and current health info links.
American
Cancer Society - information on cancer.
American
Dental Association - information on oral health.
American
Diabetes Association
- information on living with diabetes.
American
Heart Association - information on heart and stroke health.
Arthritis.org
- arthritis information, sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. (Indiana
Chapter)
BMI/Ideal
Weight Calculator - BMI refers to Body Mass
Index, this site uses several different research formulas to
help you arrive at the right weight for you.
Centers for
Disease Control - (Dept. of Health & Human Services)
The
Center for Science in the Public Interest - promotes
health through educating the public about nutrition and alcohol.
CPR
- Learn CPR - learn the basics of cardiopulmonary
resuscitation-CPR.
Dental Health Information for Children - from
iVillage.com
Fast
Food Facts - find nutritional information on many fast food items.
Fast
Food Nutrition Facts Explorer - sort by types of meals
or limited fat grams, also links to fast food web sites for
detailed nutritional information.
FDA Approved Drugs - search detailed information about
all FDA approved drugs, including labeling information.
FDA
Info on Dietary
Supplements - the FDA oversees safety, manufacturing and product information, such
as claims, in a product's labeling, package inserts, and accompanying literature on the
growing market for supplements.
Hardin Meta Directory of Internet Health
Resources - a listing of links for medical sites - organized by the Hardin Library
of Health Sciences at the University of Iowa.
HeadLice.org -
information on prevention and treatment of head lice from the The
National Pediculosis Association®,
Inc.
Health
and Disease InfoFinder - Get the facts from the experts at
Harvard Medical School on the most frequently searched diseases
and conditions.
HealthFinder - a free gateway to reliable consumer health and human services information
web site developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Herbs,
Botanicals & Other Products - facts and current
research information on botanical supplements available
over-the-counter from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
Hospital
Compare - compare hospitals by country, state, city or
zip code regarding their treatment data for
heart attack, heart failure, or pneumonia.
How
to Avoid Pregnancy - important discussion topic from
TeenPregnancy.org.
U.S. Human Genome
Project - also includes general research information on
genetics and bioethics.
InteliHealth
- consumer health information from Harvard Medical School.
JAMA Information Centers - information links from the
Journal of the American Medical Association.
KidsHealth.org -
health info about kids, with specific sites designed for
parents, teens, and kids.
Lab
Tests Online - a peer-reviewed site that explains
various lab tests performed in a medical setting, including how
and why the test is conducted and how the results are
interpreted.
MayoClinic.com
-
health information from the Mayo Clinic
Medem - health
care information provided and approved by the nation's leading
medical societies.
Medline
Plus - health information for consumers by the National Library of Medicine.
Medscape
- medical news and other resources.
National
Institute of Health - excellent set of links
NutritionData
- nutritional data for both grocery and favorite fast food
items, presented in the standard FDA format.
OncoLink - excellent cancer education
site from the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center
Public Health
Emergency Preparedness and Response - by the Centers for Disease
Control & Prevention
Pregnancy Information - provided by
iVillage.com. Of special interest is
the Pregnancy Calculator that develops a
day-by-day customized calendar detailing the development of a baby from before conception
to birth.
Pregnancy
Week by Week - a detailed explanation of the baby's growth
and the mother's experiences.
Quackwatch
- a guide to health fraud and quackery.
Rare
Disease Database - search for basic information about
diseases and find links to support organizations.
ReproLine
- family planning information from an affiliate of Johns Hopkins
University
RX
- the Internet drug Index - Search by drug name, actions, interactions, brands, or
imprint codes.
Sexual
Health - this British web site includes information on
contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, sex education and
more.
Simple Steps
to Better Dental Health - includes information on
Preventing Problems, Understanding Conditions, and Exploring
Treatments.
TeensHealth.org
- health info aimed specifically at teens.
Wheelchairs & Assistive Technology Choices -
reviews, links, resources and discussion regarding assistive
technology.
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