HEALTH LINKS
General Health Web Sites
MEDLINEplus from the National Library of Medicine
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
The National Library of Medicine's MEDLINEplus information pages are designed to direct you to resources containing information that will help you research your health questions. MEDLINEplus is for anyone with a medical question. Both health professionals and consumers can depend on it for accurate, current, medical information. This service provides access to extensive information about specific diseases and conditions and has links to consumer health information from the National Institutes of Health, clearinghouses, dictionaries, lists of hospitals and physicians, health information in Spanish and other languages, and clinical trials. There is no advertising on this site. MEDLINEplus does not endorse any company or product.
healthfinder(r)
http://www.healthfinder.gov/
Developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, healthfinder(r) directs you to selected online publications, clearinghouses, databases, web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as the government agencies and not-for-profit organizations that produce reliable information for the public.
NOAH: New York Online Access to Health
http://www.noah-health.org/
NOAH: New York Online Access to Health is a unique collection of state, local and federal resources selected by editors with consumers in mind. Searchers may select from a list of Health Topics which are then narrowed to include definitions, care and treatment, and lists of information resources. Many bilingual resources. Includes a Spanish list of resources.
familydoctor.org
http://familydoctor.org
From the American Academy of Family Physicians, this site offers patient education documents for common medical concerns and conditions. All of the information within familydoctor.org has been written and reviewed by physicians and patient education professionals at the American Academy of Family Physicians. The information is regularly reviewed and updated. The sections of the site include Health Info Handouts, AAFP Family Health Facts, Drug Information, Herbal and Alternative Remedies, FP Web Directory, and Self-Care Flowcharts.
adam.com Medical Encyclopedia
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/encyclopedia.html
adam.com is a leading online provider of health, medical, and wellness information. Their Medical Encyclopedia has been licensed by MEDLINEPlus. At this site, after choosing a topic, you can link through to an overview, a list of symptoms, treatments, and prevention. Each section has cross reference links to other related conditions.
Hardin Meta Directory of Internet Health Sources
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/index.html
Developed by the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, University of Iowa, Hardin MD points to the most complete and frequently cited lists for health subjects, a list of lists.
MayoClinic.com
http://www.mayoclinic.com/
MayoClinic.com offers a wealth of easy-to-understand information on health and medical topics. New material is added every workday, all reviewed for accuracy by Mayo Clinic experts.
The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, Seventeenth Edition, Centennial Edition
http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/
The Online edition to "The Merck Manual," a standard quick-reference text in medical libraries.
HealthLinks: Diseases and Common Conditions
http://healthlinks.washington.edu/
From the University of Washington Health Sciences Libraries, HealthLinks provides a series of links to resources on the web and at U. Washington. It was one of the first such services developed in 1995. The Patient Toolkit found on the menu bar gives a list of mega-resources.
InteliHealth
http://www.intelihealth.com/
InteliHealth is a media company formed as a joint venture between Aetna U.S. HealthcareTM and the Johns Hopkins University Hospital and Harvard Medical School and University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. InteliHealth is a subsidiary of Aetna U.S. Healthcare and InteliHealth is funded by Aetna U.S. Healthcare to the extent not funded by revenues from operations. The information is drawn from reliable branded sources. All information and products on the site are looked at by a team of top medical experts before inclusion, to ensure reliability.
medem.com
http://medem.com/MedLB/medlib_entry.cfm
This set of resources are produced by some of the nation's leading medical societies, including the American Medical Association. Medem's Medical Library has a full range of patient education information.
MedWeb
http://www.MedWeb.Emory.Edu/MedWeb/default.htm
MedWeb is a catalog of health related web sites maintained by the Emory University Health Sciences Center Library to provide access to biomedical information to improve education, research and patient care. There is a search box, a "Browse by Subject" link, and a health topics list under Consumer Health.
National Health Information Center
http://www.health.gov/nhic
NHIC puts health professionals and consumers who have health questions in touch with those organizations that are best able to provide answers. The site includes the Health Information Resource Database which contains information on 1,500 organizations and government offices.
The Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Complete Home Medical Guide
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/texts/guide/
This resource is the online version of the Third Revised Edition, 1995, of this standard consumer health text. There are 34 chapters.
The Merck Manual of Medical Information - Home Edition - Interactive Edition on the Web
http://www.merckhomeedition.com/home.html
The Online interactive edition of "The Merck Manual of Medical Information - Home Edition," a comprehensive consumer text. The interactive edition takes a faster Internet connection and may not work on all browsers.
Virtual Hospital - Common Problems in Adults
http://www.vh.org/CommonProblems/CommonProblems.html
from The Virtual Hospital at the University of Iowa. The Virtual Hospital is a digital health sciences library created in 1992 at the University of Iowa to help meet the information needs of health care providers and patients. The Virtual Hospital digital library contains hundreds of books and brochures for health care providers and patients and makes the Internet a useful tool for medical reference and health promotion.
Allhealth.com
http://www.allhealth.com/
Allhealth.com is the health channel of ivillage.com, the Women's Network. It has comprehensive information.
Health Care Information Resources
http://www-hsl.mcmaster.ca/tomflem/top.html
Health Care Information Resources makes information about health and disease accessible in the belief that the informed consumer is a more satisfied consumer of healthcare. The site is a series of lists compiled and maintained by Tom Flemming, McMaster University Health Sciences Library.
HealthCentral.com
http://HealthCentral.com/
This site is a network of information services providing consumers with highly personalized interactive tools, including custom newsletters, personalized health information pages and personalized risk assessments. HealthCentral is one of the few sites to actually feature a medical librarian. Rochelle Schmalz, MLS, answers individual e-mail from people around the world on how to find online health and medical information.
HealthLink
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/
This site put up by the Medical College of Wisconsin Physicians & Clinics from the Medical College of Wisconsin has health information on many topic and includes news and features.
HealthTouch Online for Better Health
http://www.healthtouch.com/
An extensive list of specialty and disease categorized single page patient education documents derived from professional and government organizations. In the Health Information Section, find up-to-date information on health, wellness, diseases, and illnesses. Other sections include: Drug Information Pharmacy Search Health Resource Directory and Product Information.
Med Help International
http://www.medhelp.org/
Use the Search engine to locate conditions. Patients can ask questions of doctors -- unlike some "ask the doctor" sites, this one meets high standards -- HON Code approved.
Medical Matrix
http://www.medmatrix.org/index.asp?
Medical Matrix's target audience is primarily United States physicians and health care workers who are on the front line in prescribing treatment for disease conditions. Even though the site is oriented toward professionals, it is useful for motivated consumer who take the time to familiarize themselves with medical terminology. Disease categories are arranged in menus. It has several major strengths: it ranks sites, it is peer reviewed, and listed entries are annotated. (Registration required)
MedicineNet.com
http://www.medicinenet.com/
MedicineNet.com seeks to provide relevant, easy-to-read, in-depth medical information for consumers. Their health and medical information is written, reviewed and /or edited by one or more board-certified physicians. Through their peer reviewed-based Task Management System, they ensure that qualified professionals provide accurate, comprehensive and easy-to-understand information. They claim their content is not influenced by any advertiser, sponsor, company, product offering, or third party.
Medwebplus.com
http://www.medwebplus.com/
MedWebPlus is designed as a catalog of biomedical resources on the World Wide Web. Like the sources it describes, MedWebPlus is intended for audiences ranging from students to practitioners to patients to the healthy lay public. Erring on the side of inclusiveness, MedWebPlus excludes sites that are incomprehensible or that are blatant advertisements for services or publications.
Mylifepath.com
http://www.mylifepath.com/
Mylifepath.com is a free online health and wellness service provided by Blue Shield of California. The site provides customized healthcare news and information, and a wide variety of alternative health and wellness services.
NetWellness
http://www.netwellness.org/
NetWellness is a Web-based consumer health information service developed by the University of Cincinnati Medical Center with many partners. The medical centers at Case Western Reserve University and The Ohio State University collaborate with the University of Cincinnati to provide the most current and accurate health information. Anyone with a connection to the World Wide Web can access NetWellness. However, some resources are commercially licensed for specific locations and may be used only from those locations. You can recognize such resources by the statement: "Available only at authorized locations." Clicking on "authorized locations" gives you a list of sites where you can gain access to the full suite of NetWellness resources.
ThriveOnline.com
http://thriveonline.oxygen.com/
Users enter query terms and retrieve fact sheets and article summaries on disease conditions, drugs, and surgical procedures. Sources include MDX Health Digest, Harvard Heart Letter, and Consumer Reports. From Time Warner. GENERAL HEALTH WEB SITES - FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Biosites
http://www.library.ucsf.edu/biosites/
Biosites is a virtual catalog of selected Internet resources in the biomedical sciences. The sites evaluated here have been selected as part of a collaborative project by staff in the Resource Libraries within the Pacific Southwest Region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine.
CliniWeb International
http://www.ohsu.edu/cliniweb/index.html
Sponsored by the Oregon Health Sciences University, the goal of CliniWeb is to provide quick and easy access to biomedical information on the World Wide Web (WWW). It is particularly focused on the information that would be used by health care profession students and practitioners. The information has been organized using the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) disease and anatomy classifications, with rapid access provided by both searching and browsing. There is some consumer content.
HealthWeb
http://healthweb.org/
HealthWeb is a joint project of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) member health sciences libraries. Each of the CIC member libraries has subject areas in which they have special expertise, known as "areas of excellence." Working from these areas of excellence has made it possible to provide coverage of evaluated, non-commercial, health related Internet sites.
MedScape
http://www.medscape.com/
Users of this site must register. The user then selects a subject site. There is no "homepage" but users can select other subjects or search. Free MEDLINE is available as well as value added news and reviews and full text of selected journal articles and textbooks.
GENERAL HEALTH WEB SITES - DRUG INFORMATION RESOURCES
Drug InfoNet
http://www.druginfonet.com/
This site provides not only prescription drug information and information from the drug manufacturers, but also provides information on diseases and links to various healthcare organizations and government sites. Also includes healthcare news and more!
Needy Meds
http://www.needymeds.com/
NeedyMeds attempts to bring together programs from the various pharmaceutical manufacturers to assist people who can't afford to purchase their prescriptions. Each company has its own program, special requirements, forms and procedures. To date, no central clearinghouse exists for obtaining information about the information or the drugs themselves. This site is an information source only.
RxList - The Internet Drug Index
http://www.rxlist.com/
A very useful drug index, It has an excellent search engine and provides information on both a consumer and professional level. Information on various disease categories is also provided as is Taber's Medical Encyclopedia. An advanced search engine is also available which allows searching by drug name, keyword, imprint code, NDC and medical terminology as well.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
http://www.fda.gov
The Food and Drug Administration oversees pharmaceuticals as well as medical devices and their approval. Searching the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research section will link to original approval letters as well as professional and consumer information on prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Although somewhat cumbersome to search, this site is a wealth of drug information for both professionals and consumers.
CenterWatch/Clinical Trials Listing Service
http://www.centerwatch.com
This useful resource lists newly approved drugs; drugs in current clinical research; weekly trial results as well as a link to the PDR Family Medical Guide for Prescription Drugs.
S AND PARENTING HEALTH WEB SITES - KIDS
Benny Goodsport
http://www.bennygoodsport.com/
This is designed for kids to learn more about good food and nutrition. There are sections on growing food at home, recipes, the food pyramid and a 'rate your plate' activity.
healthfinder(r) for Kids
http://www.healthfinder.gov/kids/
Developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, healthfinder(r) for KIDS lists health Web sites suitable for children in categories such as Cool and Uncool Stuff, Games, Safe Surfing, and Art Contest. It is an extensive and well organized Web site resource list from a reputable source.
Jump Into A Healthy Life
http://wwwtqjr.advanced.org/5407/index.shtml
Written by a group of 11 and 12 year old jump ropers, this site explains the heart and circulatory system and includes health quizzes.
Kidshealth For Kids
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/index.html
This site has a series of pull-down menus dealing with a series of topics. Featured are sections on aches and pains, healthy recipes, and feelings.
Kidshealth For Teens
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/index.html
Teens can use this site to find information on eating disorders, healthy snacks, moods, feelings and a question and answer format dealing with sexuality. (a less graphic version than Go ASK ALICE)
Mercy Bear's Big Adventures
http://www.childrens-mercy.org/mercybear/index.htm
A teddy bear goes through several routine medical procedures, explaining them in easy to understand terms. This site is beautifully illustrated and excellent for explaining medical procedures to small children.
Virtual Children's Hospital for Kids
http://www.vh.org/VCH/Patients/ForKids.html
General medical information and resources for kids and families. From The Virtual Hospital
KIDS AND PARENTING HEALTH WEB SITES - PARENTS
ABCs of Parenting
http://www.abcparenting.com/
Comprehensive site linking to parenting sites.
American Academy of Pediatrics Public Education Brochures
http://www.medem.com/MedLB/sub_detaillb.cfm?parent_id=10&act=disp
The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics is to attain optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Their "Public Education Brochures" give you sound pediatric advice that reflects the views and practices of more than 55,000 pediatricians. This advice is reviewed by a team of experts and presented in an easy-to-understand format.
KidsHealth.org
http://www.kidshealth.org/
Created by the pediatric medical experts from children's health facilities nationwide, Kidshealth provides up-to-date information about growth, food and fitness, childhood infections, immunizations, lab tests, medical and surgical conditions, and the latest treatments.
Parents' Common Sense Encyclopedia
http://www.sleeptight.com/EncyMaster/index.html
The Common Sense Encyclopedia gives short, easily understood answers to common questions that come up in everyday pediatric practice - in the office, or on the phone with parents. The definitions and answers are not meant to be definitive, textbook style discussions - it is "news you can use." The explanations are simple, direct and useful.
Parentsplace.com
http://www.parentsplace.com/
Parentsplace.com is the parenting channel of ivillage.com, the Women's Network. It has comprehensive information.
Virtual Hospital - Common Problems in Pediatrics
http://www.vh.org/VCH/CommonProblems/CommonProblems.html
from The Virtual Hospital at the University of Iowa. The Virtual Hospital is a digital health sciences library created in 1992 at the University of Iowa to help meet the information needs of health care providers and patients. The Virtual Hospital digital library contains hundreds of books and brochures for health care providers and patients and makes the Internet a useful tool for medical reference and health promotion.
KIDS AND PARENTING HEALTH WEB SITES - SPECIFIC CONDITIONS optop American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Facts for Families
http://www.aacap.org/info_families/index.htm
This site has an extensive list of fact sheet on various mental health conditions and problems affecting children and teens.
CancerNet Kids' Home Page
http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/occdocs/KidsHome.html
This site has information on cancer treatment, information for kids with parents who have cancer and poetry about coping.
Children With Diabetes
http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com
Sponsored by a non-profit organization, this site is chock-full of information for kids, teens, and parents concerning every aspect of diabetes treatment and control.
Internet Resources for Special Children
http://www.irsc.org/
For children with disabilities and those who care about them.
Kidd Safety
http://www.cpsc.gov/kids/kidsafety/index.html
A site geared to prevent unreasonable risks of injuries to children that are associated with consumer products.
Neuroscience for Kids
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html
For students and teachers who want to learn more about the spinal cord.
Oncolink Kids' Corner
http://oncolink.upenn.edu/resources/kids/
Resources for children and families dealing with cancer.
FDA Kids Home Page
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/kids/
A kid web page created by the FDA, this site offers sections on food safety. Other interesting features are drug definitions of the contents of the home medicine cabinet, as well as information on diseases that people get vaccinated against. "YORICK" the bionic skeleton explains the working of mechanical parts. A top-notch site.
American Dental Association Kids' Home Page
http://www.ada.org/consumer/kids/youth.html
This site offers information for both teens and younger children. There are games and coloring sheets for youngsters.
Kids Understanding Aids
http://www.westnet.com/~rickd/AIDS/AIDS1.html
This is an AIDS handbook for middle school kids, written by their peers. Prevention, transmission, symptoms and treatment are discussed, as well as the workings of the immune system.
Tips4Kids
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/tipskids.htm
Kids can read the advice of teen idols about how to say no to smoking and learn how to keep peer pressure in perspective. Strong anti-smoking themes are presented as tip sheets, in artwork, and from a special Surgeon General report just for kids.
Human Body - Blending in But Staying Special
http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/5777/
A K-4 school in Indiana developed this site that helps children navigate the human body. This site explains organ donation, transplantation, and has graphics of body systems.
Just For Kids: A Special Page For Kids Who Stutter
http://www.mankato.msus.edu/dept/comdis/kuster/kids/kids.html
A wonderful section matches 'keypals' - children can interact with each other through e-mail and share their experiences. There is information on handling teasing as well as a listing of books and movies where stutterers are featured.
Kids Like Me With ADD!!
http://www.add.org/content/kids1.htm
Explains ADD and offers information on coping, medications and recommends additional resources for parents and kids.
Epidemic! On the Trail Of Killer Diseases
http://www.discovery.com/exp/epidemic/epidemic.html
From Discovery Online, EPIDEMIC! explains how microscopic creatures can cause diseases. Includes facts and histories of TB, Flu, Polio, Dengue, and Hanta epidemics and has an outstanding 'inside a virus' tour.
FEMA For Kids
http://www.fema.gov/kids/
This excellent site offers kids disaster information including pet care, how to put together a home supply kit, and has educational games and coloring book. Fun for all ages!
Kidzone
http://www.ldonline.org/kidzone/kidzone.html
Kidzone is produced by LD (learning disabilities) Online, and offers stories, artwork and information for young people with disabilities.
Great Things People Have Done With Disabilities
http://tqjunior.advanced.org/5852/
Developed and maintained by an elementary school in Illinois, this site contains information for kids on blindness, autism, cerebral palsy, and deafness. There is also a section of shared experiences from the student and teacher prospective, a glossary and quizzes for kids to test their knowledge.
Cool the Burn
http://www.cooltheburn.com
Sponsored by a hospital, this site contains helpful information on type of burns, how they heal, and scarring. A list of frequently asked questions is also included. Senior's Web Sites
Mayo Clinic.Com
http://www.mayohealth.org
General Information: Developed and reviewed by Mayo Clinic physicians and scientists, this site hosts a wealth of evidence-based, up-to-date information on various health and disease conditions, as well as specific "Condition Centers," "Healthy Living Centers" (including a "Healthy Aging Center" at
http://www.mayohealth.org/home?id=4.1.3
) and a number of healthy living tools such as a first-aid and self-care guide and a personal health scorecard. Personalization of website information is available via registration, although it is not necessary to register in order to access the site.
Family Caregiver Alliance
http://www.caregiver.org/
Caregiver Information: Information, services and support for caregivers and families of victims of long-term, chronic and terminal conditions. Includes "Fact Sheets" in English, Spanish and Chinese on various conditions (e.g., dementia, Parkinson's Disease, and stroke) and issues (e.g., End of life decision making, assistive devices, and behavior management strategies for dementia patients). Site also hosts an online support group for caregivers at http://www.caregiver.org/online_sptgroup.html.
Administration on Aging ElderPage
http://www.aoa.gov/elderpage.html
Government Information: Although not as well organized as some other sites, the ElderPage does have a number of very useful resources and links, including the ElderCare Locator, a thorough, practical and compassionate guide for caregivers. The ElderPage also includes AoA Fact Sheets and National Institute on Aging "Age Pages," with information for seniors ranging from arthritis to diabetes to foot care to sexuality.
FirstGov for Seniors Health Section
http://www.seniors.gov/health.html
Government Information: This site provides access to all government agencies that provide services for seniors (for example, Social Security, Medicare and Veterans Affairs). The idea is for seniors to be able to search for government information and programs that meet their needs without having to know the name of the agency responsible for that service. For instance, on the "General Health Resources" page, there are links to Medicare's "Participating Physician Directory" and "Prescription Drug Assistance Programs" information as well as FDA and other government (and some non-governmental organizations) consumer guides targeted toward seniors.
Merck Manual of Geriatrics
http://www.merck.com/pubs/mm_geriatrics/home.html
Medical Texts: A free full-text geriatric care manual, this 3rd edition (Fall 2000) includes information ranging from health care funding and quality of life to injuries, diseases and care issues as they particularly effect seniors. Chapters on diseases typically cover symptoms and diagnostic tests, causes and treatment choices and complications.
WOMEN'S HEALTH WEB SITES
Ask NOAH About: Women's Health
http://www.noah-health.org/english/wellness/healthyliving/womenshealth.html
The New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) is a bilingual (English and Spanish) health information site. Sponsors include The City University of New York (CUNY), The New York Academy of Medicine, and The New York Public Library. Contains basic health information for women about normal conditions, such as puberty, sexuality, pregnancy, birth control/contraception, and menopause. Also contains information about abnormal conditions, such as eating disorders, endometriosis, menstruation problems and concerns, osteoporosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and urinary tract infections.
Feminist.com Health and Sexuality Links
http://www.feminist.com/resources/links/links_health.html
A comprehensive list of links to pages concerning breast cancer/cancer, reproductive health, reproductive rights, sexuality, women & AIDS, and general women's health provided by feminist.com, a grassroots community. Benefactors include The Gloria Steinem Fund.
HHS U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Women's Health (OWH)
http://www.fda.gov/womens/
The mission of the FDA's Office of Women's Health (OWH) is "to serve as a champion for women's health both within and outside the agency." It "funds research and education/outreach programs on pressing women's health issues," such as " breast and ovarian cancer, women and HIV, women and cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, breast implant safety, the effects of estrogen, and women and autoimmune disease ... [and] ... continues to focus its scientific intramural research on gender effects and regulatory science." Provides links to regulatory guidance, [OWH] scientific projects, publications, and health topics.
HHS Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA): Women's Health
http://www.hrsa.gov/womenshealth/default.htm
Details: The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), provides links to women's health contacts; women's health resources; HRSA publications and communications, including fact sheets on women's health; and HHS women's health links. Information is provided about access to prenatal care, immunizations, physical exams, and other preventive health care; community-based health services for women and girls; HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment services for women and children; cancer prevention services, nutrition and fitness, diabetes management, domestic violence screening and referral, mental health, and oral health programs; and health care and outreach services for women living in rural communities coordinated by HRSA Office of Women's Health (WHO) through HRSA programs.
HHS Office on Women's Health
http://4woman.gov/owh/index.htm
"The Office on Women's Health (OWH) in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) is the government's champion and focal point for women's health issues, and works to redress inequities in research, health care services, and education that have historically placed the health of women at risk." Contains links to National Centers of Excellence in Women's Health, National Community Centers of Excellence in Women's Health, minority women's health, girl and adolescent health, older women's health, reproductive health, violence against women, HIV/AIDS in women, breast health, environmental health, international health, and much more.
HHS Office of Women's Health (OWH): National Women's Health Information Center
http://4woman.gov
The National Women's Health Information Center, a service of the Office on Women's Health in the Department of Health & Human Services. The NWHIC provides a gateway to the vast array of Federal and other women's health information resources. Includes links to health news stories via Women's Health News Today, featured health articles, Healthy Women Today Newsletter, frequently asked questions, breastfeeding, screening and immunizations schedule, violence against women, calendar of women's health events, women with disabilities, body image, men's health, minority health information, and other topics.
ihr.com Internet Health Resources: For Consumers
http://www.ihr.com/
IHR develops, hosts, and promotes infertility Web sites for infertility organizations and provides links that are useful to consumer and professionals. This site includes information about all aspects of infertility, including, In vitro fertilization(IVF), gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT), tubal embryo transfer (TET), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), egg donation, financial issues, subject matter experts, and sperm banks. Information about Internet newsgroups and mailing lists, research, journals, medications, infertility medical supplies, and adoption is also provided.
National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC)
http://www.healthywomen.org/
The National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC) is a non-profit, national clearinghouse for women's health information. NWHRC develops original health materials and content specifically for women, and provides links to related news, public education campaigns, conferences/events, information about book titles, national organizations, and contact information for local health departments.
NIH National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Women's Mental Health Consortium (WMHC)
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/wmhc/index.cfm
The WMHC at the National Institute of Mental Health provides information on mental health occurrence, treatment, outcomes, and research as it related to women. Links to research, publications and reports; news and events, including upcoming seminars and conferences; conference summaries; and related federal sites are given.
NIH Office of Research on Women's Health
http://www4.od.nih.gov/orwh/
Links are given to reports (e.g.: Agenda for Research on Women's Health for the 21st Century: Executive Summary); funding support for ongoing research, conference and workshops, special projects, etc.; various publications, including fact sheets and research agendas; videocasts of upcoming and past workshops, conferences, and events can be viewed.
Society for Women's Health Research
http://www.womens-health.org/
Nonprofit advocacy group "promotes the inclusion of women in medical research studies and encourage the scientific examination of the basic biological and physiological differences between men and women, and how those differences affect both health and disease." Information about sex-based biology research, including links to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academy of Sciences report in April 2001, "Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health: Does Sex Matter?" as well as information about understanding research [and its implications for women's health] are provided. Information about sex differences in several health conditions, such as autoimmune diseases, heart health, internal medicine, mental health, is provided as well as links to specific data summaries for particular conditions. Society activities, advocacy policy, and press releases can be accessed.
WebMD Healthy Women
http://my.webmd.com/living_better/her
WebMD is an online information, research, educational services and communities for consumers and physicians. Links are given to current news, health conditions (select women's conditions), message boards, and health newsletter.
MEN'S HEALTH WEB SITES
American Academy of Family Physicians - Men's Health
http://www.aafp.org/patientinfo/health5.html
Information pamphlets on a range of health topics including prostate cancer screening, hypertension, diet, lowering cholesterol and lifestyle.
American Cancer Society Man to Man
http://www.cancer.org/m2m/m2m.html
Prostate cancer education and support.
Ask NOAH About: Men's Health
http://www.noah-health.org/english/wellness/healthyliving/menshealth.html
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH). Bilingual health information site. Sponsors include the New York Academy of Medicine and the New York Public Library. Includes basic health information, and information on fertility, impotence, surgery, prostate, safer sex, stress and testicles. Includes a Spanish list of resources.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Prostate Cancer
http://www.mskcc.org/document/WICPROST.htm
Overview of prostate cancer, answers to common questions, diagnosis and treatment information.
Men's Health Topics
http://medlineplus.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/menshealth.html
Includes info on Prostate Diseases, Impotence,Testicular Cancer as well as PubMed searches on Men's Health Topics.
New York Times Men's Health
http://www.nytimes.com/library/national/science/menshealth/resources.html
Resources for specific health issues such as aging, AIDS, alcohol, arthritis, back pain, cholesterol, colorectal cancer, coronary artery disease, depression, diet and exercise, headache, prostate, smoking, sexually transmitted diseases, stress, and stroke.
University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Library Men's Health
http://www.hsls.pitt.edu/intres/health/men.html
Guides to Internet sites for men's health.
Yale University Men's Health
http://www.med.yale.edu/library/sir/select.php3?consumer
Extensive listing of resources including associations, organizations, fact and information, magazines and reference materials.
Infertility Resources Web Site
http://www.ihr.com/
This Web site provides extensive information about infertility issues including IVF, GIFT, ICSI, infertility clinics, donor egg and surrogacy services (e.g., surrogate mothers), sperm banks, adoption, infertility books and journals, infertility newsgroups and support organizations, and drugs and medications. Specific Health Problem Web Sites
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
http://www.aafa.org/
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov
The CDC is an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, dedicated to promoting health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Of special interest to the consumer are the resources about diseases, conditions and other special topics arranged under Health Information and Travelers Health, with health recommendations for travelers worldwide
HIV InSite
http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/
HIV InSite is a project of the University of California, San Francisco AIDS Research Institute. Designed as a gateway to in depth information about particular aspects of HIV/AIDS, it provides numerous links to many authoritative sites. These include a Directory of Legal Resources for People with AIDS & HIV by the American Bar Association and an Online Guide to HIV Clinical Trials in the United States.
Internet Mental Health
http://www.mentalhealth.com/
Internet Mental Health is a free encyclopedia of mental health information.
Neurological Information and Publications from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Office of Scientific and Health Reports
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorder_index.htm
This site contain a long list of links to specific information on neurological diseases provided by the NIH.
Oncolink : A University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Resource
http://www.oncolink.upenn.edu/
Oncolink provides information solely on the various forms of cancer. The site may be searched a number of ways and includes disease oriented menus, medical specialty oriented menus, cancer causes, screening, and prevention, clinical trials, and global resources for cancer information
The American Lung Association
http://www.lungusa.org
Description:
The Family Village
http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/kennedy/index.htmlx
Welcome to the Family Village! We are a global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support. Our community includes informational resources on specific diagnoses, communication connections, adaptive products and technology, adaptive recreational activities, education, worship, health issues, disability-related media and literature, and more!
OTHER USEFUL HEALTH SITES
CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listing Service
http://www.centerwatch.com/
CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listing Service contains trials for many types of diseases. It is searchable by disease categories and geographic area. All of the trials listed are open (enrolling new patients).
ClinicalTrials.gov
http://clinicaltrials.gov
The U.S. National Institutes of Health, through its National Library of Medicine, has developed ClinicalTrials.gov to provide patients, family members and members of the public current information about clinical research studies. Before searching, you may want to learn more about clinical trials and more about this Web site. Check often for regular updates to ClinicalTrials.gov. ClinicalTrials.gov provides easy access to information about the location of clinical trials, their design and purpose, criteria for participation and additional disease and treatment information. Check often for regular updates to ClinicalTrials.gov.
Comparison of Health Information Megasites http://henry.ugl.lib.umich.edu/megasite/toc.html
Twenty-five Internet sites considered authoritative sources of health information were evaluated using the following criteria: Administration and Quality Control, Content, and Design. Comparisons are made across all sites with specific focus on selection policies, update frequency, response time to e-mail requests, and features such as use of tables, frames, Java, and animated GIFs, navigation tools, and search engines. By librarians: P. F. Anderson, Northwestern University; Nancy Allee, Jean Chung, Brian Westra, University of Michigan; and Virginia Lingle, Pennsylvania State University.
Health Care Information Resources
http://www.liszt.com/select/Health/
Liszt is an enormous directory of Internet discussion groups: mailing lists, newsgroups, and IRC chat channels. It is a way to find groups of people on the 'net discussing whatever it is you really care about. Sometimes just "talking with" someone else who has the same concern is a great help.
Innerbody - Human anatomy
http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html
An interactive site for the study of human anatomy.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
The National Library of Medicine's MEDLINEplus information pages are designed to direct you to resources containing information that will help you research your health questions. MEDLINEplus is for anyone with a medical question. Both health professionals and consumers can depend on it for accurate, current, medical information. This service provides access to extensive information about specific diseases and conditions and has links to consumer health information from the National Institutes of Health, clearinghouses, dictionaries, lists of hospitals and physicians, health information in Spanish and other languages, and clinical trials. There is no advertising on this site. MEDLINEplus does not endorse any company or product.
healthfinder(r)
http://www.healthfinder.gov/
Developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, healthfinder(r) directs you to selected online publications, clearinghouses, databases, web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as the government agencies and not-for-profit organizations that produce reliable information for the public.
NOAH: New York Online Access to Health
http://www.noah-health.org/
NOAH: New York Online Access to Health is a unique collection of state, local and federal resources selected by editors with consumers in mind. Searchers may select from a list of Health Topics which are then narrowed to include definitions, care and treatment, and lists of information resources. Many bilingual resources. Includes a Spanish list of resources.
familydoctor.org
http://familydoctor.org
From the American Academy of Family Physicians, this site offers patient education documents for common medical concerns and conditions. All of the information within familydoctor.org has been written and reviewed by physicians and patient education professionals at the American Academy of Family Physicians. The information is regularly reviewed and updated. The sections of the site include Health Info Handouts, AAFP Family Health Facts, Drug Information, Herbal and Alternative Remedies, FP Web Directory, and Self-Care Flowcharts.
adam.com Medical Encyclopedia
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/encyclopedia.html
adam.com is a leading online provider of health, medical, and wellness information. Their Medical Encyclopedia has been licensed by MEDLINEPlus. At this site, after choosing a topic, you can link through to an overview, a list of symptoms, treatments, and prevention. Each section has cross reference links to other related conditions.
Hardin Meta Directory of Internet Health Sources
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/index.html
Developed by the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, University of Iowa, Hardin MD points to the most complete and frequently cited lists for health subjects, a list of lists.
MayoClinic.com
http://www.mayoclinic.com/
MayoClinic.com offers a wealth of easy-to-understand information on health and medical topics. New material is added every workday, all reviewed for accuracy by Mayo Clinic experts.
The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, Seventeenth Edition, Centennial Edition
http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/
The Online edition to "The Merck Manual," a standard quick-reference text in medical libraries.
HealthLinks: Diseases and Common Conditions
http://healthlinks.washington.edu/
From the University of Washington Health Sciences Libraries, HealthLinks provides a series of links to resources on the web and at U. Washington. It was one of the first such services developed in 1995. The Patient Toolkit found on the menu bar gives a list of mega-resources.
InteliHealth
http://www.intelihealth.com/
InteliHealth is a media company formed as a joint venture between Aetna U.S. HealthcareTM and the Johns Hopkins University Hospital and Harvard Medical School and University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. InteliHealth is a subsidiary of Aetna U.S. Healthcare and InteliHealth is funded by Aetna U.S. Healthcare to the extent not funded by revenues from operations. The information is drawn from reliable branded sources. All information and products on the site are looked at by a team of top medical experts before inclusion, to ensure reliability.
medem.com
http://medem.com/MedLB/medlib_entry.cfm
This set of resources are produced by some of the nation's leading medical societies, including the American Medical Association. Medem's Medical Library has a full range of patient education information.
MedWeb
http://www.MedWeb.Emory.Edu/MedWeb/default.htm
MedWeb is a catalog of health related web sites maintained by the Emory University Health Sciences Center Library to provide access to biomedical information to improve education, research and patient care. There is a search box, a "Browse by Subject" link, and a health topics list under Consumer Health.
National Health Information Center
http://www.health.gov/nhic
NHIC puts health professionals and consumers who have health questions in touch with those organizations that are best able to provide answers. The site includes the Health Information Resource Database which contains information on 1,500 organizations and government offices.
The Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Complete Home Medical Guide
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/texts/guide/
This resource is the online version of the Third Revised Edition, 1995, of this standard consumer health text. There are 34 chapters.
The Merck Manual of Medical Information - Home Edition - Interactive Edition on the Web
http://www.merckhomeedition.com/home.html
The Online interactive edition of "The Merck Manual of Medical Information - Home Edition," a comprehensive consumer text. The interactive edition takes a faster Internet connection and may not work on all browsers.
Virtual Hospital - Common Problems in Adults
http://www.vh.org/CommonProblems/CommonProblems.html
from The Virtual Hospital at the University of Iowa. The Virtual Hospital is a digital health sciences library created in 1992 at the University of Iowa to help meet the information needs of health care providers and patients. The Virtual Hospital digital library contains hundreds of books and brochures for health care providers and patients and makes the Internet a useful tool for medical reference and health promotion.
Allhealth.com
http://www.allhealth.com/
Allhealth.com is the health channel of ivillage.com, the Women's Network. It has comprehensive information.
Health Care Information Resources
http://www-hsl.mcmaster.ca/tomflem/top.html
Health Care Information Resources makes information about health and disease accessible in the belief that the informed consumer is a more satisfied consumer of healthcare. The site is a series of lists compiled and maintained by Tom Flemming, McMaster University Health Sciences Library.
HealthCentral.com
http://HealthCentral.com/
This site is a network of information services providing consumers with highly personalized interactive tools, including custom newsletters, personalized health information pages and personalized risk assessments. HealthCentral is one of the few sites to actually feature a medical librarian. Rochelle Schmalz, MLS, answers individual e-mail from people around the world on how to find online health and medical information.
HealthLink
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/
This site put up by the Medical College of Wisconsin Physicians & Clinics from the Medical College of Wisconsin has health information on many topic and includes news and features.
HealthTouch Online for Better Health
http://www.healthtouch.com/
An extensive list of specialty and disease categorized single page patient education documents derived from professional and government organizations. In the Health Information Section, find up-to-date information on health, wellness, diseases, and illnesses. Other sections include: Drug Information Pharmacy Search Health Resource Directory and Product Information.
Med Help International
http://www.medhelp.org/
Use the Search engine to locate conditions. Patients can ask questions of doctors -- unlike some "ask the doctor" sites, this one meets high standards -- HON Code approved.
Medical Matrix
http://www.medmatrix.org/index.asp?
Medical Matrix's target audience is primarily United States physicians and health care workers who are on the front line in prescribing treatment for disease conditions. Even though the site is oriented toward professionals, it is useful for motivated consumer who take the time to familiarize themselves with medical terminology. Disease categories are arranged in menus. It has several major strengths: it ranks sites, it is peer reviewed, and listed entries are annotated. (Registration required)
MedicineNet.com
http://www.medicinenet.com/
MedicineNet.com seeks to provide relevant, easy-to-read, in-depth medical information for consumers. Their health and medical information is written, reviewed and /or edited by one or more board-certified physicians. Through their peer reviewed-based Task Management System, they ensure that qualified professionals provide accurate, comprehensive and easy-to-understand information. They claim their content is not influenced by any advertiser, sponsor, company, product offering, or third party.
Medwebplus.com
http://www.medwebplus.com/
MedWebPlus is designed as a catalog of biomedical resources on the World Wide Web. Like the sources it describes, MedWebPlus is intended for audiences ranging from students to practitioners to patients to the healthy lay public. Erring on the side of inclusiveness, MedWebPlus excludes sites that are incomprehensible or that are blatant advertisements for services or publications.
Mylifepath.com
http://www.mylifepath.com/
Mylifepath.com is a free online health and wellness service provided by Blue Shield of California. The site provides customized healthcare news and information, and a wide variety of alternative health and wellness services.
NetWellness
http://www.netwellness.org/
NetWellness is a Web-based consumer health information service developed by the University of Cincinnati Medical Center with many partners. The medical centers at Case Western Reserve University and The Ohio State University collaborate with the University of Cincinnati to provide the most current and accurate health information. Anyone with a connection to the World Wide Web can access NetWellness. However, some resources are commercially licensed for specific locations and may be used only from those locations. You can recognize such resources by the statement: "Available only at authorized locations." Clicking on "authorized locations" gives you a list of sites where you can gain access to the full suite of NetWellness resources.
ThriveOnline.com
http://thriveonline.oxygen.com/
Users enter query terms and retrieve fact sheets and article summaries on disease conditions, drugs, and surgical procedures. Sources include MDX Health Digest, Harvard Heart Letter, and Consumer Reports. From Time Warner. GENERAL HEALTH WEB SITES - FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Biosites
http://www.library.ucsf.edu/biosites/
Biosites is a virtual catalog of selected Internet resources in the biomedical sciences. The sites evaluated here have been selected as part of a collaborative project by staff in the Resource Libraries within the Pacific Southwest Region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine.
CliniWeb International
http://www.ohsu.edu/cliniweb/index.html
Sponsored by the Oregon Health Sciences University, the goal of CliniWeb is to provide quick and easy access to biomedical information on the World Wide Web (WWW). It is particularly focused on the information that would be used by health care profession students and practitioners. The information has been organized using the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) disease and anatomy classifications, with rapid access provided by both searching and browsing. There is some consumer content.
HealthWeb
http://healthweb.org/
HealthWeb is a joint project of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) member health sciences libraries. Each of the CIC member libraries has subject areas in which they have special expertise, known as "areas of excellence." Working from these areas of excellence has made it possible to provide coverage of evaluated, non-commercial, health related Internet sites.
MedScape
http://www.medscape.com/
Users of this site must register. The user then selects a subject site. There is no "homepage" but users can select other subjects or search. Free MEDLINE is available as well as value added news and reviews and full text of selected journal articles and textbooks.
GENERAL HEALTH WEB SITES - DRUG INFORMATION RESOURCES
Drug InfoNet
http://www.druginfonet.com/
This site provides not only prescription drug information and information from the drug manufacturers, but also provides information on diseases and links to various healthcare organizations and government sites. Also includes healthcare news and more!
Needy Meds
http://www.needymeds.com/
NeedyMeds attempts to bring together programs from the various pharmaceutical manufacturers to assist people who can't afford to purchase their prescriptions. Each company has its own program, special requirements, forms and procedures. To date, no central clearinghouse exists for obtaining information about the information or the drugs themselves. This site is an information source only.
RxList - The Internet Drug Index
http://www.rxlist.com/
A very useful drug index, It has an excellent search engine and provides information on both a consumer and professional level. Information on various disease categories is also provided as is Taber's Medical Encyclopedia. An advanced search engine is also available which allows searching by drug name, keyword, imprint code, NDC and medical terminology as well.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
http://www.fda.gov
The Food and Drug Administration oversees pharmaceuticals as well as medical devices and their approval. Searching the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research section will link to original approval letters as well as professional and consumer information on prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Although somewhat cumbersome to search, this site is a wealth of drug information for both professionals and consumers.
CenterWatch/Clinical Trials Listing Service
http://www.centerwatch.com
This useful resource lists newly approved drugs; drugs in current clinical research; weekly trial results as well as a link to the PDR Family Medical Guide for Prescription Drugs.
S AND PARENTING HEALTH WEB SITES - KIDS
Benny Goodsport
http://www.bennygoodsport.com/
This is designed for kids to learn more about good food and nutrition. There are sections on growing food at home, recipes, the food pyramid and a 'rate your plate' activity.
healthfinder(r) for Kids
http://www.healthfinder.gov/kids/
Developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, healthfinder(r) for KIDS lists health Web sites suitable for children in categories such as Cool and Uncool Stuff, Games, Safe Surfing, and Art Contest. It is an extensive and well organized Web site resource list from a reputable source.
Jump Into A Healthy Life
http://wwwtqjr.advanced.org/5407/index.shtml
Written by a group of 11 and 12 year old jump ropers, this site explains the heart and circulatory system and includes health quizzes.
Kidshealth For Kids
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/index.html
This site has a series of pull-down menus dealing with a series of topics. Featured are sections on aches and pains, healthy recipes, and feelings.
Kidshealth For Teens
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/index.html
Teens can use this site to find information on eating disorders, healthy snacks, moods, feelings and a question and answer format dealing with sexuality. (a less graphic version than Go ASK ALICE)
Mercy Bear's Big Adventures
http://www.childrens-mercy.org/mercybear/index.htm
A teddy bear goes through several routine medical procedures, explaining them in easy to understand terms. This site is beautifully illustrated and excellent for explaining medical procedures to small children.
Virtual Children's Hospital for Kids
http://www.vh.org/VCH/Patients/ForKids.html
General medical information and resources for kids and families. From The Virtual Hospital
KIDS AND PARENTING HEALTH WEB SITES - PARENTS
ABCs of Parenting
http://www.abcparenting.com/
Comprehensive site linking to parenting sites.
American Academy of Pediatrics Public Education Brochures
http://www.medem.com/MedLB/sub_detaillb.cfm?parent_id=10&act=disp
The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics is to attain optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Their "Public Education Brochures" give you sound pediatric advice that reflects the views and practices of more than 55,000 pediatricians. This advice is reviewed by a team of experts and presented in an easy-to-understand format.
KidsHealth.org
http://www.kidshealth.org/
Created by the pediatric medical experts from children's health facilities nationwide, Kidshealth provides up-to-date information about growth, food and fitness, childhood infections, immunizations, lab tests, medical and surgical conditions, and the latest treatments.
Parents' Common Sense Encyclopedia
http://www.sleeptight.com/EncyMaster/index.html
The Common Sense Encyclopedia gives short, easily understood answers to common questions that come up in everyday pediatric practice - in the office, or on the phone with parents. The definitions and answers are not meant to be definitive, textbook style discussions - it is "news you can use." The explanations are simple, direct and useful.
Parentsplace.com
http://www.parentsplace.com/
Parentsplace.com is the parenting channel of ivillage.com, the Women's Network. It has comprehensive information.
Virtual Hospital - Common Problems in Pediatrics
http://www.vh.org/VCH/CommonProblems/CommonProblems.html
from The Virtual Hospital at the University of Iowa. The Virtual Hospital is a digital health sciences library created in 1992 at the University of Iowa to help meet the information needs of health care providers and patients. The Virtual Hospital digital library contains hundreds of books and brochures for health care providers and patients and makes the Internet a useful tool for medical reference and health promotion.
KIDS AND PARENTING HEALTH WEB SITES - SPECIFIC CONDITIONS optop American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Facts for Families
http://www.aacap.org/info_families/index.htm
This site has an extensive list of fact sheet on various mental health conditions and problems affecting children and teens.
CancerNet Kids' Home Page
http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/occdocs/KidsHome.html
This site has information on cancer treatment, information for kids with parents who have cancer and poetry about coping.
Children With Diabetes
http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com
Sponsored by a non-profit organization, this site is chock-full of information for kids, teens, and parents concerning every aspect of diabetes treatment and control.
Internet Resources for Special Children
http://www.irsc.org/
For children with disabilities and those who care about them.
Kidd Safety
http://www.cpsc.gov/kids/kidsafety/index.html
A site geared to prevent unreasonable risks of injuries to children that are associated with consumer products.
Neuroscience for Kids
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html
For students and teachers who want to learn more about the spinal cord.
Oncolink Kids' Corner
http://oncolink.upenn.edu/resources/kids/
Resources for children and families dealing with cancer.
FDA Kids Home Page
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/kids/
A kid web page created by the FDA, this site offers sections on food safety. Other interesting features are drug definitions of the contents of the home medicine cabinet, as well as information on diseases that people get vaccinated against. "YORICK" the bionic skeleton explains the working of mechanical parts. A top-notch site.
American Dental Association Kids' Home Page
http://www.ada.org/consumer/kids/youth.html
This site offers information for both teens and younger children. There are games and coloring sheets for youngsters.
Kids Understanding Aids
http://www.westnet.com/~rickd/AIDS/AIDS1.html
This is an AIDS handbook for middle school kids, written by their peers. Prevention, transmission, symptoms and treatment are discussed, as well as the workings of the immune system.
Tips4Kids
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/tipskids.htm
Kids can read the advice of teen idols about how to say no to smoking and learn how to keep peer pressure in perspective. Strong anti-smoking themes are presented as tip sheets, in artwork, and from a special Surgeon General report just for kids.
Human Body - Blending in But Staying Special
http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/5777/
A K-4 school in Indiana developed this site that helps children navigate the human body. This site explains organ donation, transplantation, and has graphics of body systems.
Just For Kids: A Special Page For Kids Who Stutter
http://www.mankato.msus.edu/dept/comdis/kuster/kids/kids.html
A wonderful section matches 'keypals' - children can interact with each other through e-mail and share their experiences. There is information on handling teasing as well as a listing of books and movies where stutterers are featured.
Kids Like Me With ADD!!
http://www.add.org/content/kids1.htm
Explains ADD and offers information on coping, medications and recommends additional resources for parents and kids.
Epidemic! On the Trail Of Killer Diseases
http://www.discovery.com/exp/epidemic/epidemic.html
From Discovery Online, EPIDEMIC! explains how microscopic creatures can cause diseases. Includes facts and histories of TB, Flu, Polio, Dengue, and Hanta epidemics and has an outstanding 'inside a virus' tour.
FEMA For Kids
http://www.fema.gov/kids/
This excellent site offers kids disaster information including pet care, how to put together a home supply kit, and has educational games and coloring book. Fun for all ages!
Kidzone
http://www.ldonline.org/kidzone/kidzone.html
Kidzone is produced by LD (learning disabilities) Online, and offers stories, artwork and information for young people with disabilities.
Great Things People Have Done With Disabilities
http://tqjunior.advanced.org/5852/
Developed and maintained by an elementary school in Illinois, this site contains information for kids on blindness, autism, cerebral palsy, and deafness. There is also a section of shared experiences from the student and teacher prospective, a glossary and quizzes for kids to test their knowledge.
Cool the Burn
http://www.cooltheburn.com
Sponsored by a hospital, this site contains helpful information on type of burns, how they heal, and scarring. A list of frequently asked questions is also included. Senior's Web Sites
Mayo Clinic.Com
http://www.mayohealth.org
General Information: Developed and reviewed by Mayo Clinic physicians and scientists, this site hosts a wealth of evidence-based, up-to-date information on various health and disease conditions, as well as specific "Condition Centers," "Healthy Living Centers" (including a "Healthy Aging Center" at
http://www.mayohealth.org/home?id=4.1.3
) and a number of healthy living tools such as a first-aid and self-care guide and a personal health scorecard. Personalization of website information is available via registration, although it is not necessary to register in order to access the site.
Family Caregiver Alliance
http://www.caregiver.org/
Caregiver Information: Information, services and support for caregivers and families of victims of long-term, chronic and terminal conditions. Includes "Fact Sheets" in English, Spanish and Chinese on various conditions (e.g., dementia, Parkinson's Disease, and stroke) and issues (e.g., End of life decision making, assistive devices, and behavior management strategies for dementia patients). Site also hosts an online support group for caregivers at http://www.caregiver.org/online_sptgroup.html.
Administration on Aging ElderPage
http://www.aoa.gov/elderpage.html
Government Information: Although not as well organized as some other sites, the ElderPage does have a number of very useful resources and links, including the ElderCare Locator, a thorough, practical and compassionate guide for caregivers. The ElderPage also includes AoA Fact Sheets and National Institute on Aging "Age Pages," with information for seniors ranging from arthritis to diabetes to foot care to sexuality.
FirstGov for Seniors Health Section
http://www.seniors.gov/health.html
Government Information: This site provides access to all government agencies that provide services for seniors (for example, Social Security, Medicare and Veterans Affairs). The idea is for seniors to be able to search for government information and programs that meet their needs without having to know the name of the agency responsible for that service. For instance, on the "General Health Resources" page, there are links to Medicare's "Participating Physician Directory" and "Prescription Drug Assistance Programs" information as well as FDA and other government (and some non-governmental organizations) consumer guides targeted toward seniors.
Merck Manual of Geriatrics
http://www.merck.com/pubs/mm_geriatrics/home.html
Medical Texts: A free full-text geriatric care manual, this 3rd edition (Fall 2000) includes information ranging from health care funding and quality of life to injuries, diseases and care issues as they particularly effect seniors. Chapters on diseases typically cover symptoms and diagnostic tests, causes and treatment choices and complications.
WOMEN'S HEALTH WEB SITES
Ask NOAH About: Women's Health
http://www.noah-health.org/english/wellness/healthyliving/womenshealth.html
The New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) is a bilingual (English and Spanish) health information site. Sponsors include The City University of New York (CUNY), The New York Academy of Medicine, and The New York Public Library. Contains basic health information for women about normal conditions, such as puberty, sexuality, pregnancy, birth control/contraception, and menopause. Also contains information about abnormal conditions, such as eating disorders, endometriosis, menstruation problems and concerns, osteoporosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and urinary tract infections.
Feminist.com Health and Sexuality Links
http://www.feminist.com/resources/links/links_health.html
A comprehensive list of links to pages concerning breast cancer/cancer, reproductive health, reproductive rights, sexuality, women & AIDS, and general women's health provided by feminist.com, a grassroots community. Benefactors include The Gloria Steinem Fund.
HHS U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Women's Health (OWH)
http://www.fda.gov/womens/
The mission of the FDA's Office of Women's Health (OWH) is "to serve as a champion for women's health both within and outside the agency." It "funds research and education/outreach programs on pressing women's health issues," such as " breast and ovarian cancer, women and HIV, women and cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, breast implant safety, the effects of estrogen, and women and autoimmune disease ... [and] ... continues to focus its scientific intramural research on gender effects and regulatory science." Provides links to regulatory guidance, [OWH] scientific projects, publications, and health topics.
HHS Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA): Women's Health
http://www.hrsa.gov/womenshealth/default.htm
Details: The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), provides links to women's health contacts; women's health resources; HRSA publications and communications, including fact sheets on women's health; and HHS women's health links. Information is provided about access to prenatal care, immunizations, physical exams, and other preventive health care; community-based health services for women and girls; HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment services for women and children; cancer prevention services, nutrition and fitness, diabetes management, domestic violence screening and referral, mental health, and oral health programs; and health care and outreach services for women living in rural communities coordinated by HRSA Office of Women's Health (WHO) through HRSA programs.
HHS Office on Women's Health
http://4woman.gov/owh/index.htm
"The Office on Women's Health (OWH) in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) is the government's champion and focal point for women's health issues, and works to redress inequities in research, health care services, and education that have historically placed the health of women at risk." Contains links to National Centers of Excellence in Women's Health, National Community Centers of Excellence in Women's Health, minority women's health, girl and adolescent health, older women's health, reproductive health, violence against women, HIV/AIDS in women, breast health, environmental health, international health, and much more.
HHS Office of Women's Health (OWH): National Women's Health Information Center
http://4woman.gov
The National Women's Health Information Center, a service of the Office on Women's Health in the Department of Health & Human Services. The NWHIC provides a gateway to the vast array of Federal and other women's health information resources. Includes links to health news stories via Women's Health News Today, featured health articles, Healthy Women Today Newsletter, frequently asked questions, breastfeeding, screening and immunizations schedule, violence against women, calendar of women's health events, women with disabilities, body image, men's health, minority health information, and other topics.
ihr.com Internet Health Resources: For Consumers
http://www.ihr.com/
IHR develops, hosts, and promotes infertility Web sites for infertility organizations and provides links that are useful to consumer and professionals. This site includes information about all aspects of infertility, including, In vitro fertilization(IVF), gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT), tubal embryo transfer (TET), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), egg donation, financial issues, subject matter experts, and sperm banks. Information about Internet newsgroups and mailing lists, research, journals, medications, infertility medical supplies, and adoption is also provided.
National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC)
http://www.healthywomen.org/
The National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC) is a non-profit, national clearinghouse for women's health information. NWHRC develops original health materials and content specifically for women, and provides links to related news, public education campaigns, conferences/events, information about book titles, national organizations, and contact information for local health departments.
NIH National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Women's Mental Health Consortium (WMHC)
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/wmhc/index.cfm
The WMHC at the National Institute of Mental Health provides information on mental health occurrence, treatment, outcomes, and research as it related to women. Links to research, publications and reports; news and events, including upcoming seminars and conferences; conference summaries; and related federal sites are given.
NIH Office of Research on Women's Health
http://www4.od.nih.gov/orwh/
Links are given to reports (e.g.: Agenda for Research on Women's Health for the 21st Century: Executive Summary); funding support for ongoing research, conference and workshops, special projects, etc.; various publications, including fact sheets and research agendas; videocasts of upcoming and past workshops, conferences, and events can be viewed.
Society for Women's Health Research
http://www.womens-health.org/
Nonprofit advocacy group "promotes the inclusion of women in medical research studies and encourage the scientific examination of the basic biological and physiological differences between men and women, and how those differences affect both health and disease." Information about sex-based biology research, including links to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academy of Sciences report in April 2001, "Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health: Does Sex Matter?" as well as information about understanding research [and its implications for women's health] are provided. Information about sex differences in several health conditions, such as autoimmune diseases, heart health, internal medicine, mental health, is provided as well as links to specific data summaries for particular conditions. Society activities, advocacy policy, and press releases can be accessed.
WebMD Healthy Women
http://my.webmd.com/living_better/her
WebMD is an online information, research, educational services and communities for consumers and physicians. Links are given to current news, health conditions (select women's conditions), message boards, and health newsletter.
MEN'S HEALTH WEB SITES
American Academy of Family Physicians - Men's Health
http://www.aafp.org/patientinfo/health5.html
Information pamphlets on a range of health topics including prostate cancer screening, hypertension, diet, lowering cholesterol and lifestyle.
American Cancer Society Man to Man
http://www.cancer.org/m2m/m2m.html
Prostate cancer education and support.
Ask NOAH About: Men's Health
http://www.noah-health.org/english/wellness/healthyliving/menshealth.html
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH). Bilingual health information site. Sponsors include the New York Academy of Medicine and the New York Public Library. Includes basic health information, and information on fertility, impotence, surgery, prostate, safer sex, stress and testicles. Includes a Spanish list of resources.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Prostate Cancer
http://www.mskcc.org/document/WICPROST.htm
Overview of prostate cancer, answers to common questions, diagnosis and treatment information.
Men's Health Topics
http://medlineplus.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/menshealth.html
Includes info on Prostate Diseases, Impotence,Testicular Cancer as well as PubMed searches on Men's Health Topics.
New York Times Men's Health
http://www.nytimes.com/library/national/science/menshealth/resources.html
Resources for specific health issues such as aging, AIDS, alcohol, arthritis, back pain, cholesterol, colorectal cancer, coronary artery disease, depression, diet and exercise, headache, prostate, smoking, sexually transmitted diseases, stress, and stroke.
University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Library Men's Health
http://www.hsls.pitt.edu/intres/health/men.html
Guides to Internet sites for men's health.
Yale University Men's Health
http://www.med.yale.edu/library/sir/select.php3?consumer
Extensive listing of resources including associations, organizations, fact and information, magazines and reference materials.
Infertility Resources Web Site
http://www.ihr.com/
This Web site provides extensive information about infertility issues including IVF, GIFT, ICSI, infertility clinics, donor egg and surrogacy services (e.g., surrogate mothers), sperm banks, adoption, infertility books and journals, infertility newsgroups and support organizations, and drugs and medications. Specific Health Problem Web Sites
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
http://www.aafa.org/
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov
The CDC is an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, dedicated to promoting health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Of special interest to the consumer are the resources about diseases, conditions and other special topics arranged under Health Information and Travelers Health, with health recommendations for travelers worldwide
HIV InSite
http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/
HIV InSite is a project of the University of California, San Francisco AIDS Research Institute. Designed as a gateway to in depth information about particular aspects of HIV/AIDS, it provides numerous links to many authoritative sites. These include a Directory of Legal Resources for People with AIDS & HIV by the American Bar Association and an Online Guide to HIV Clinical Trials in the United States.
Internet Mental Health
http://www.mentalhealth.com/
Internet Mental Health is a free encyclopedia of mental health information.
Neurological Information and Publications from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Office of Scientific and Health Reports
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorder_index.htm
This site contain a long list of links to specific information on neurological diseases provided by the NIH.
Oncolink : A University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Resource
http://www.oncolink.upenn.edu/
Oncolink provides information solely on the various forms of cancer. The site may be searched a number of ways and includes disease oriented menus, medical specialty oriented menus, cancer causes, screening, and prevention, clinical trials, and global resources for cancer information
The American Lung Association
http://www.lungusa.org
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The Family Village
http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/kennedy/index.htmlx
Welcome to the Family Village! We are a global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support. Our community includes informational resources on specific diagnoses, communication connections, adaptive products and technology, adaptive recreational activities, education, worship, health issues, disability-related media and literature, and more!
OTHER USEFUL HEALTH SITES
CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listing Service
http://www.centerwatch.com/
CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listing Service contains trials for many types of diseases. It is searchable by disease categories and geographic area. All of the trials listed are open (enrolling new patients).
ClinicalTrials.gov
http://clinicaltrials.gov
The U.S. National Institutes of Health, through its National Library of Medicine, has developed ClinicalTrials.gov to provide patients, family members and members of the public current information about clinical research studies. Before searching, you may want to learn more about clinical trials and more about this Web site. Check often for regular updates to ClinicalTrials.gov. ClinicalTrials.gov provides easy access to information about the location of clinical trials, their design and purpose, criteria for participation and additional disease and treatment information. Check often for regular updates to ClinicalTrials.gov.
Comparison of Health Information Megasites http://henry.ugl.lib.umich.edu/megasite/toc.html
Twenty-five Internet sites considered authoritative sources of health information were evaluated using the following criteria: Administration and Quality Control, Content, and Design. Comparisons are made across all sites with specific focus on selection policies, update frequency, response time to e-mail requests, and features such as use of tables, frames, Java, and animated GIFs, navigation tools, and search engines. By librarians: P. F. Anderson, Northwestern University; Nancy Allee, Jean Chung, Brian Westra, University of Michigan; and Virginia Lingle, Pennsylvania State University.
Health Care Information Resources
http://www.liszt.com/select/Health/
Liszt is an enormous directory of Internet discussion groups: mailing lists, newsgroups, and IRC chat channels. It is a way to find groups of people on the 'net discussing whatever it is you really care about. Sometimes just "talking with" someone else who has the same concern is a great help.
Innerbody - Human anatomy
http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html
An interactive site for the study of human anatomy.
