Health Sites
- AEGIS [Frames] "The largest HIV/Aids web site in the world". Developed by Sister Mary Elizabeth of the Sisters of St. Elizabeth of Hungary and funded in part by The National Library of Medicine and Roxanne Laboratories.
- AIDSinfo "This site provides access to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HIV/AIDS resources and publications for patients, health care providers, students, and researchers." (LII)
- AIDS @ 25 "June 5, 2006, marks twenty-five years since the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued its first warning about an emerging illness that soon became known as AIDS." This site provides reports and data looking at the past 25 years of AIDS, a timeline, interviews, fact sheets, and links to other material about HIV and AIDS. From the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation." (SR)
- amfAR HIV/AIDS Treatment Directory "offers a number of authoritative drug-related resources for people who are HIV-positive and their physicians"
- CDC National Prevention Network Information on HIV/AIDS, STD's, and TB
- HIV/AIDS Treatment Information Service (ATIS). Sponsored by the US Department of Health and Human Services.
- HIV/STD/Hepatitis in Michigan " information on the public health aspects of the following conditions/infections: HIV and AIDS, Hepatitis A, B, and C, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Topics such as prevention and care, surveillance and statistics, counseling and testing and HIV related laws, as well as other links are available. You will also find information on training opportunities within the State of Michigan as well as MDCH's policies for ensuring the security of its data". (RT)
- Information About HIV "Learn more about HIV including information about HIV, issues affecting men, women, and communities of color, and how to reduce HIV risk. "
- National HIV Testing Resources "Consumer information about HIV tests, including a FAQ explaining the HIV antibody test, types of bloods tests (such as ELISA and Western blot), rapid HIV tests, and home test kits. Also includes a national database of HIV testing sites, details about National HIV Testing Day (June), a brief quiz, and related links. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)." (LII)
- Whatudo.org: HIV/AIDS Facts, Options, and Action "provides straightforward, unbiased, nonjudgmental, accurate, and timely information about HIV/AIDS to young people who are searching for answers on the Web" (LII)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Breastfeeding "Federal government information related to the study and promotion of breastfeeding, including recommendations (such as handling and storage of human milk, and vitamin D supplementation), effects of specific diseases and conditions on breastfeeding, statistics, and policy. Also includes a FAQ and annotated links to additional resources. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)." (LII)
- MedlinePlus: Breast Feeding "Compilation of links to breastfeeding, including general information and overviews, research, law and policy, statistics, and organizations. Includes many links to specific topics related to breastfeeding, such as breast pumps, breastfeeding compared to formula feeding, nutrition, and medications. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH)." (LII)
- 50 State Summary of Breastfeeding Laws "Summary and chart of state laws related to breastfeeding of infants, including those allowing women to breastfeed in public or private locations, exemptions of breastfeeding from public indecency laws, employment laws (such as allowance for breaks and breastfeeding areas in the workplace), exemptions from jury duty service, and more. Includes links to laws. From the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)." (LII)
- Child Health Advice ""These guidelines (topics) are intended to help you determine how sick your child is and if you need to call your child's doctor. Their second purpose is to help you treat your child at home when it is safe to do so." Topics include head lice, eye injury, earache, sore throat, croup, diaper rash, diarrhea, and athlete's foot. From Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle, Washington state." (LII)
- Children and Youth Trends in the Well-Being of America's Children and Youth [.pdf, 543p.]-- HHS
- National Strategy to Prevent Teen Pregnancy From the US Department of Health and Human Services.
- National SIDS Resource Center information for parents and medical personnel on SIDS. (LII)
- Kids Have Strokes "Site for an infant and childhood stroke awareness campaign sponsored by the Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Association (CHASA). Features "information on prenatal stroke, infant stroke, perinatal stroke, neonatal stroke, in utero stroke, fetal stroke, stroke in children, and young adult stroke." Includes material about symptoms, diagnosis, causes, treatment, research, and support groups." (LII)
- Virtual Pediatric Hospital Introductory materials about child and adolescent health and disease, including resources for patients and their families, and health professionals. Also includes links to related sites. From two pediatricians on the faculty of the University of Iowa School of Medicine. (LII)
- America's Eating Habits: Changes and Consequences -- USDA ERS [.pdf, 473p] Find out about America's eating habits, what is right and what is wrong and who is trying to help.
- Candy Calculator '"How many calories and how much fat and saturated fat are you and your family consuming when you munch [on selected candies]? Use this calculator to find out." Candies include candy corn, chocolate bars, malted milk balls, and licorice twists. From a media company
focused on parents and children.' (LII)
- Carbohydrates: Going With the (Whole) Grain "An overview of carbohydrates and their role in nutrition. Discusses the glycemic index, insulin, whole grains, and high-carbohydrate and low-carbohydrate diets. Includes links to related articles and resources. From the Harvard School of Public Health." (LII)
- Dietary Supplements: Ephedrine Alkaloids "Official U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) information regarding the regulation of dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids (commonly known as ephedra). " (LII)
- Enhanced Calorie Calculator enter the names and amounts of foods and this will calculate calories and fat content. (LII)
- Dietary Supplements (IBIDS) International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements has links to scientific literature on all sorts of supplements.
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-loss Program "A list of questions to ask before joining a weight-loss program. Discusses safety, costs, staff qualifications, product risks, and results. From the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)." (LII)
- Weight Loss Products and Programs"Profiles of popular weight-loss products and programs, listing characteristics of the products and programs, strengths and weaknesses, and other comments. Also includes examples of ineffective weight-loss products. From a nutritionist at the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension." (LII)
- An FDA Guide to Dietary Supplements [.pdf] This is a revised version of an article that appeared in the Sept-Oct 1998 _FDA Consumer_.
- Medline Plus: Herbal Medicine ">From the world of Aloe Vera to yohimbe, this site leaves no herbal medicines unexplored. As part of the Medline Plus omnibus site which was created by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, this particular section covers many aspects of the world of herbal medicine. First-time visitors will want to start by looking over the background essays on the use of botanical dietary supplements offered from the Office of Dietary Supplements. After that, they should browse through sections that include "Basics", "Learn More", "Research", and "Reference Shelf". They can also just scroll down through the homepage, which includes overviews on the use of different herbs and supplements. Those persons looking for the latest information about research findings on herbs and topical treatments can look within the "Latest News" listings, which are updated frequently. Researchers will appreciate the inclusion of a "Clinical Trials" area which provides the latest information about ongoing clinical trials that draw on various aspects of herbal medicine." (SR)
- Database of Herbs and Botanical Information "The Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center sponsors a database of information about herbs, botanicals and other products, such as vitamins and other supplements." (RB)
- Herbal Safety [pdf] the University of Texas at El Paso has created this important website in order to disseminate information about research findings related to herbal use and to provide these findings in both English and Spanish. (SR)
- Herbs Guide information on medicinal and natural herbs.
- Food Safety: Organisms of Concern
- Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) eating disorders, dietary guidelines around the world, etc. (LII)
- Iowa State University Food Safety Project
- My Food Pyramid This website allows you to individualize the USDA's food pyramid. Enter your age and gender, and your activity level to get a listing of what and how much to eat in each of the food categories. (LII)
- Nutrition "This ... site from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is designed to serve as a portal to resources and information on nutrition, healthy eating, and food safety available across government Websites."
- The Nutrition Source: Knowledge for Healthy Eating from the Harvard School of Public Health. (SR)
- The 10,000-Step Guide to Fitness "This feature describes the concept of walking 10,000 steps per day (using a pedometer to keep track) to obtain health benefits. "The British Heart Foundation (BHF) says 10,000 steps a day (about five miles) can give you a healthy heart and reduce body fat." It includes quick tips regarding the 10,000-step challenge, statistics on fitness in Britain, and an illustrated description of how a pedometer works. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). (LII)
- National Resource Center on AD/HD (NRC) "a collaboration between the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and CHADD, an advocacy organization serving families and individuals affected by AD/HD." (SR)
- MedlinePlus: African-American Health "Collection of links to sites about health issues of importance to African-Americans. Topics include prevention and screening, nutrition, genetics, research, statistics (suicide, cancer, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, and more), and material for men, women, and children. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH)." (LII)
- Peanut Allergies news, discussion, etc. (LII)
- AllRefer Health General health reference.
- Anxiety Disorders Association of America "learn about some of the most common anxiety disorders, such as panic disorder, social phobia, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The site’s homepage also offers visitors the opportunity to sign up to receive their e-newsletter." (SR)
- Arthritis Foundation "online edition of _Arthritis Today_ magazine, a place for visitors to ask questions about arthritis, and a search engine that allows visitors to learn about related programs and events in their region." (SR)
- The Human Brain "Provides information about nutrition, brain injuries, lead poisoning, the effect of exercise and stress on brain functions, and related health topics" (LII)
- The Brain Matters [Macromedia Flash Player] "Understanding how the brain works can be difficult, and understanding how brain disorders work can be equally as taxing and complex. One nice online resource for understanding both subjects is "The Brain Matters" site, created by the American Academy of Neurology Foundation. About a dozen brain disorders are covered within the site, including epilepsy, brain injury, Alzheimer's disease, and stroke. For each disorder, visitors can learn about how the disorder works, its cause, its symptoms, and how it is properly diagnosed. For some visitors, the most helpful sections may be the individual "Patient Story" section, which gives visitors the opportunity to read about the personal experience of an individual who is living with one of these disorders. [KMG]" (SR)
- International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations (LII)
- Asian American Health "An information portal to issues affecting the health and well-being of Asian Americans in the United States." (LII)
- National Ataxia Foundation "provides a list of support groups, discussion boards, information on legislation relating to ataxia, and links to clinical trials and related material." (LII)
- American Society of Bariatric Physicians information to doctors and a location guide by state. (LII)
- AMA Site [RealPlayer, .pdf] "Provided by the American Medical Association (AMA), this site contains a very large collection of general yet authoritative health information aimed at the ordinary reader."
- Anthrax Learn more about Anthrax (LII)
- Antimicrobial Resistance from the National Center for Infectious Diseases. (LII)
- BetterU News "BetterU News is a free online newsletter that offers quality information regarding health and fitness." (SR)
- Body1.com "to empower wellness through technology." (LII)
- The Body Explained "BioEdOnline from the Baylor College of Medicine has been producing high-quality educational resources for a number of years, so it's nice to learn about their rather fun and informative "The Body Explained" resource. Narrated and hosted by Cassius Bordelon, PhD, this video production answers a number of common questions about how the body works. The segments are quite brief, and they may just spark a new interest in a curious student. Currently, there are around a dozen or so segments offered on the site, and they cover topics such as why our ears pop, why we sneeze, and what causes hiccups. Interested parties can also download the short segments for use in their classroom." (SR)
- Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), "Mad Cow Disease" from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) (LII)
- Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy from the CDC (LII)
- American Brain Tumor Association "information about brain tumors, treatment options, clinical trials and living with a brain tumor." (LII)
- CAPHIS 100 "This site lists and briefly reviews 100 quality Websites using Health Summit Working Group guidelines and other criteria." (SR)
- Celiac Sprue Association ""dedicated to helping individuals with [the gluten intolerance diseases of] celiac disease (CD) and dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) and their families worldwide through information, education and research." (LII)
- National Foundation for Celiac Awareness "this website provides some information on the disease and related matters." (SR)
- MedlinePlus: Celiac Disease "A compilation of links to information about celiac disease" (LII)
- Cell Phone Facts: Consumer Information on Wireless Phones how cell phones might or might not affect health. From the FDA. (LII)
- Centerwatch Resources on clinical trials, including lists of trials recruiting patients, background information, and ongoing trials.
- ClinicalTrials.gov From the National Institutes of Health, information on clinical trials around the country.
- Q and A: Risks Associated With Taking Celebrex "Questions and answers about "a study that found an increased risk of heart attacks in patients taking [the pain medication] Celebrex" and the FDA's December 2004 request to pharmaceutical company Pfizer to stop advertising the painkiller. Includes highlights from the study, from the FDA requests, and from related studies involving Celebrex and other anti-inflammatory drugs such as Vioxx. From National Public Radio (NPR)." (LII)
- Complete Home Medical Guide
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation news, educational materials, etc. on Cycstic Fibrosis. (LII)
- Rick Mendosa's Diabetes Directory information about diabetes, gathered by a writer who has diabetes. (LII, RB)
- Center for Disease Control Diabetes Public Health Resource "The site includes important fact sheets (updated for the year 2002) about the increase in diabetes over the past decade and detailed explanation of the four main types of diabetes." (SR)
- Diabetes Information (FDA) site focuses on food and meal planning "and the medical products [used] to treat your diabetes, including glucose meters, insulin pumps, diabetes medicines, and insulin." (LII)
- National Institutes of Health: Office of Dietary Supplementsprovides research and safety information. (LII)
- Discovery Health comprehensive and not too technical.
- EndocrineWeb.com: Endocrine Disorders and Endocrine Surgery "Collection of essays about the endocrine system (which includes hormone-secreting glands such as the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, and pancreas), diseases of the endocrine system, surgical procedures and other treatment options, and related topics. Includes basic materials on osteoporosis and diabetes (some sections under construction). From surgeons specializing in parathyroid disease." (LII)
- American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) 'features information about "Eosinophilic Enteropathy ... a digestive system disorder in which eosinophils, a type of white blood cell, are found in above normal amounts in one or more specific places anywhere in the digestive system." ' (LII)
- Family Caregiving 101 "This site "is designed to provide caregivers with the basic tools, skills and information they need to protect their own physical and mental health while they provide high quality care for their loved one." Some of the topics covered on the site include care-giving skills, taking care of yourself as a caregiver, "navigating the health care maze," and finding help. From the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC)." (LII)
- Ready To Start a Fitness Program? Take These 5 Steps "This starting point for planning an exercise program contains resources for assessing your fitness level, designing a fitness program, getting exercise equipment, starting the program, and monitoring progress. Includes links to articles about weight training, stretching, aquatic exercise, aerobic exercise, and other fitness topics. From the MayoClinic.com, the website of the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research." (LII)
- MayoClinic.com: First Aid Guide from the Mayo Clinic (SR)
- Viral Gastroenteritis "Answers to frequently asked questions." (LII)
- Family Health History Newsletters from the Michigan Genetics Connection Resource Center.
- FDA Consumer Magazine "Every issue features a consumer quiz, commentary on recent regulatory activities, and a column from the magazine's editor" (SR)
- Comprehensive Fibroid Center "Information on fibroids, "round muscle growths that develop within the uterus (womb). Fibroids are almost always benign (non-cancerous)." Covers the different types of fibroids, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment (including myomectomy and hysterectomy). From the Comprehensive Fibroid Center of the University of California, San Francisco, a medical center "devoted to serving the specific needs of women with uterine fibroids." (LII)
- Genetics Home Reference: A Guide to Understanding Genetic Conditions from the National Institutes of Health. (LII)
- Genetic Disorders and Birth Defects Information Center "This site provides links to information about genetic diseases and birth defects. It covers the basics of genetics, including ethics, forensic uses, and career possibilities. Features information about adult genetic risks, resources for genetic testing and counseling, and pages for parents, students, teachers, and health professionals. Searchable. From the Indiana University School of Medicine Library." (LII)
- Guide to Health Care Quality "This booklet offers information for consumers on evaluating health care services to find quality care and make good health care decisions. It provides tips on finding and communicating with a physician, asking questions, and taking an active role in health care. From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services." (LII)
- Extreme Heat "Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about heat exposure and the prevention of heat-related illnesses. The site features a FAQ about extreme heat, tips on prevention and managing heat, and information sheets for heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat rash, heatstroke, and sunburn. Also includes a bibliography and related Web links. In English and Spanish." (LII)
- Your Disease Risk [pdf] "created by the Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention ... [this site] allows users to determine their potential risks for various diseases, including diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, and strokes." (SR)
- U.S. Surgeon General's Family History Initiative "Offers a computerized tool, called "My Family Health Portrait," which can be downloaded and used to identify and track important health disorders which have occurred in one's family." (RT)
- myPHR: Personal Health Record "This website provides consumer information about health records, covering the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), health care record privacy rights, obtaining health records, and instructions for creating a personal health record. From the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), a professional organization of health information management professionals." (LII)
- Dept. of Health and Human Services: HIPAAInfo on HIPAA from the Office for Civil Rights.
- Healthopedia " a medical and health consumer information resource containing comprehensive and unbiased information in patient-friendly language from trusted sources on over 1,500 health topics, 70 focussed health centers, and more than 11,000 drugs and medications."
- FDA Heart Health Online "This website provides information about "the products used to prevent, diagnose, and treat cardiovascular disease. It includes full descriptions and patient instructions for many medications, medical devices, and diagnostic tests for cardiovascular disease." Articles (and links to other content) describe angina, atherosclerosis, heart attacks, coronary artery bypass surgery, stents, pacemakers, and related topics. From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)." (LII)
- Guide to a Healthy Heart "...visitors can learn about the functioning of a healthy heart and read about the way in which it works." (SR)
- Healthopedia.com General health information.
- Health Butler "information on screenings, immunizations, and healthy habits in addition to e-mail reminders and health tracking tools."
- The High Altitude Medicine Guide "provides current medical information on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of altitude illness, as well as other health issues affecting travellers to high mountainous regions of the world."
- The Hormone Foundation current information about hormones and endocrine disorders. (LII)
- Journey to Wellness: An Online Health Magazine For African Americans "This website features articles on health issues affecting African Americans, covering general health, disease and prevention, faith and wellness, and consumer health topics. Includes archived broadcasts of the Journey to Wellness radio talk show (hosted by Dr. Mary Harris) that broadcasts on CNN Radio and other stations. The website and radio show are produced by a communications company "specializing in the production and dissemination of health care information targeted to ethnic minorities." (LII)
- Dr. Koop's Health Page
- Lupus Online Support Group"A community of patients, family members and friends dedicated to dealing with Lupus, together."
- New Scientist Special Reports: Stem Cells "Collection of news stories about stem cell research, cloning, the ethics of stem cell therapies, and related topics. Includes an overview of stem cells, and a small selection of links to related websites. Some articles are available only to paid subscribers. From the website for New Scientist magazine." (LII)
- Massage Therapy 101 "Visitors will sections such as “Massage Techniques”, “Massage Oil”, and “Complimentary Therapies”. The “Techniques” is a great find, and it contains information on acupressure, aromatherapy, and shiatsu. The section on massage equipment provides basic information on the necessary equipment that one should have when embarking on a career in the field. A FAQ section that provides answers to such questions as “How will a massage feel?” rounds out the sit" (SR)
- Medical Dictionary "For nurses and other health care professionals who seek to distinguish the habitus from the humerus, this online medical dictionary provided by MedicineNet will be a place to bookmark for repeat visits. (SR)
- Surgeon General Reports on the Web [.pdf] from the National Library of Medicine. Search for reports from the Surgeon General.(SR)
- MedlinePlus: Infertility "A compilation of links to information about infertility. Topics include anatomy and physiology, diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials, research, and genetics. Includes information specific to women and men. Some material available in Spanish. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH)." (LII)
- Resolve: The National Infertility Association "The site features fact sheets about trying to conceive, treatment options, emotional aspects, adoption, pregnancy and parenting, and living childfree. Also includes information about advocacy efforts, male infertility, clinical trials, affordability, and more." (LII)
- Big Picture Book of Viruses "The Big Picture Book of Viruses is intended to serve as both a catalog of virus pictures on the Internet and as an educational resource to those users seeking more information about viruses" (SR)
- Drug Sites
- Daily Med "DailyMed provides high quality information about marketed drugs. This information includes FDA approved labels (package inserts). This Web site provides health information providers and the public with a standard, comprehensive, up-to-date, look-up and download resource of medication content and labeling as found in medication package inserts." (LIB)
- Drugs at FDA A database listing most brand name and generic drug products approved by the Food and Drug Administration since 1939, including prescription and over-the-counter human drugs currently approved for sale in the United States, as well as discontinued drugs. (LII)
- HelpingPatients.org a database of drug assistance programs offered by 48 member companies of the PhRMA ( Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America ). (RB)
- Drugs.com this site has a pill identifier. (RB)
- DrugDigest information for consumers on drugs, herbs, and supplements. (LII)
- Drug Information Portal "This database, launched in February 2008, provides information about over 12,000 drugs, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, dietary supplements, drugs of abuse, and investigational drugs. Searchable by generic or brand name, or browse resources by drug class or by audiences such as the public or librarians. Also includes news, featured drugs, and related resources. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM); database compiled from NLM and other government sources." (LII)
- Heroin: Abuse and Addiction Frequently asked questions (LII)
- Medical Reference annotated lists of sites dealing with consumer health. (LII)
- Medicare Drug Benefit Calculator "estimate costs for prescription drugs under the Medicare proposal under consideration by Congress." (LII)
- Find a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan this site is maintained by Medicare.
- Understanding the New Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Lots of information on the new Medicare drug plans.
- MedicineNet this site, among other things, has a drug interaction tool. (RB)
- MEDLINEplus: Drug Information "Information on thousands of prescription and over-the-counter medications is provided through two drug resources -- MedMaster, a product of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), and the USP DI Advice for the Patient, a product of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP)." (LII)
- Mercury and Vaccines (Thimerosal) "information about CDC thimerosal research, and basic information about thimerosal." (LII)
- Michigan Prescription Drug Price Finder "Rx Price Finder Web site to help the citizens of Michigan compare prices among pharmacies" (RT)
- Familydoctor.org: Over-the-Counter (OTC) "Medicines Fact sheets on over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, which are "medicines you can buy without a prescription from your doctor." Some of the topics covered include drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergic reactions, groups at risk for adverse effects (such as children and pregnant women), active ingredients in OTC medicine, and specific OTC drugs such as antihistamines and pain relievers. From the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)." (LII)
- Electronic Orange Book: Approved Drug Products With Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations "Wondering if your prescription or over-the-counter drug has an approved generic counterpart? This U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) resources provides consumer information about federally approved generic equivalents of drugs. Searchable by active ingredient, proprietary name, applicant holder, application number, and patent. Includes an FAQ. From the FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research." (LII)
- Over-the-Counter Medicines: What's Right For You? "Guide to understanding and deciding whether to use nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. Subjects include how to read a label, drug interactions, checking for expired medicine, pregnancy and breast-feeding, giving OTC medicine to children, child-resistant packaging, and protecting yourself from tampering. From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA)." (LII)
- Thimerosal in Vaccines "Site includes a FAQ discussing topics such as removing thimerosal from vaccines and the potential relationship between autism and thimerosal, information about the toxicity of thimerosal, and tables with thimerosal content of vaccines." (LII)
- RX List comprehensive
- Epilepsy From Healthopedia.com
- Eye Wear from Medline "Provides links to resources on eyeglasses and contact lenses. Covers topics such as reading an eyeglasses prescription, selecting eyeglass frames for your face type, buying contact lenses on the Internet, selecting sunglasses and sports eye protectors, and what to do with old glasses." (LII)
- EXTOXNET [Frames] Information on pesticides and other toxic chemicals, including heath effects and risks
- Family Health International (FHI) "works to improve reproductive and family health around the world." (LII)
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome "basic information about FAS, fact sheets on alcohol use and pregnancy, and details of the FAS education and prevention activities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)." (LII)
- InteliHealth
- Health Advance Directive information
- Planning for your Peace of Mind: A Do-it-Yourself Guide to Medical and Legal Decisions explains and provides copies of two important documents:
-Durable Power of Attorney
-Advance Directives for Health Care
These forms are THE legal documents Michigan citizens use to provide instructions about health care should they lack the ability to make decisions themselves. Among those powers are refusal of medical treatment, withdrawal of medical treatment, and do-not-resuscitate orders. Living wills are not recognized by Michigan law and therefore not included in the Peace of Mind booklet. The Michigan Statutory Will, which is recognized by Michigan Courts, is included.
- Consumer's Tool Kit for Health Advance Planning "This tool kit contains a variety of self-help worksheets, suggestions, and resources [for creating health care advance directives]. ... The tool kit does not create a formal advance directive for you. Instead, it helps you do the much harder job of discovering, clarifying, and communicating what is important to you in the face of serious illness." (LII)
- healthfinder Espanol -- HHS Spanish language version of the Health and Human Service's Healthfinder page. (SR)
- healthfinder -- HHS "provides sources information and is intended to serve as a guide for pragmatic, health-related decision-making." (SR)
- Health Privacy Project A report from researchers at Georgetown University analyzing medical privacy laws, state by state.
- HealthLink Plus this site tries to "facilitate access to consumer health information in an effort to develop and enhance public knowledge of important health and fitness issues."
- HealthyComputing explains the correct ergonomics of computing. (LII)
- Virtual Hospital "Provided and maintained by the University of Iowa Health Care, the Virtual Hospital is designed as a "medical reference and health promotion tool for health care providers and patients". "
- HeartCenterOnline for Patients information on Heart Disease in children and adults. (LII)
- Household Products Database "This database links over 4,000 consumer brands to health effects from Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provided by the manufacturers and allows scientists and consumers to research products based on chemical ingredients." (LII)
- Johns Hopkins Public Health Magazine "Each issue contains news briefs, feature articles, expert essays, and a number of online extras. Visitors can read the most current issue, or they can delve into the online archive, which dates back to 2001." (SR)
- Join Together A free resource for communities working to reduce substance abuse and gun violence.
- Lab Tests Online find out what those tests really test (LII)
- LOCATORplus -- National Library of Medicine's online catalog. This site allows users to search the catalog and mail the results back to themselves. It also has a tutorial feature.
- UCSF-Stanford Lysosomal Disease Center "These inherited diseases are caused by problems in the lysosomes, compartments in the body's cells that contain enzymes (chemicals that break down other substances)." (LII)
- National Marrow Donor Program "...a non-profit organization that facilitates bone marrow, blood stem cell and umbilical cord blood transplants for patients around the world with life-threatening blood disorders." (LII)
- Mayo Health O@sis
- MedLine
- MedLine Plus quality health information from reliable sources in English and Spanish.
- Medical World Search "Medical World Search is a search engine for medicine and medicinal topics"
- Med Terms E-dictionary of medical terms
- _Merck Manual of Medical Information - Home Edition_
- _The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy_ (seventeenth edition)
- Mold "Collection of documents about mold and its effects on human health. Includes a FAQ, fact sheets on specific molds, cleanup and remediation guidelines, discussions about mold and dampness in indoor spaces, and related material. Some material available in Spanish. From the National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Makes you glad we don't live in New Orleans or the Hurricane Alley. Source: Librarians' Internet Index New This Week, October 20, 2005." (RT)
- Centers for Disease Control: Monkeypox (LII)
- WHO Information Fact Sheets: Monkeypox "provides basic information on monkeypox, its history, the vaccine, and related statistics." (LII)
- CDC National Immunization Program: Mumps "Publications about mumps, an acute viral illness that includes "fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite; followed by swelling of salivary glands." Includes details about immunization (the measles, mumps, rubella vaccine), the 2005-2006 mumps outbreaks, alerts for travelers, and resources for health care professionals. From the National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)." (LII)
- Infectious Disease: Mumps "Fact sheet about mumps, "a viral infection that primarily affects the parotid glands -- one of three pairs of salivary glands, located below and in front of your ears." Discusses signs and symptoms, causes, complications, treatment, the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, and related topics. From the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER)." (LII)
- Muskegon Health and Wellness
- The Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation ""MDS, or myelodysplastic syndromes, is a collection of disorders in which the bone marrow does not produce enough blood cells. ... MDS is not considered a cancer. However, some forms of MDS can progress to acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a type of cancer." The site for this "international organization devoted to the prevention, treatment, and study of the myelodysplastic syndromes" features a FAQ, information for patients, lists of international trials, and links to related sites." (LII)
- NHGRI Glossary of Genetic Terms [RealPlayer, .pdf]. The National Human Genome Research Institute provides this site to help people understand the terms used in genetic research.
- National Center on Sleep Disorders Research -- NIH [Quicktime, .pdf] "this site offers information on sleep disorders and related resources for both the general public and the scientific community"
- Stanford University School of Medicine: Center for Narcolepsy "Background about the serious sleep disorder of narcolepsy ("main symptoms of narcolepsy are excessive daytime sleepiness and abnormal REM sleep"), and about research efforts at this center. Features a FAQ, essay about the history of research into this disorder, video clips of narcoleptic dogs, technical publications, material about medicines for treatment, and links to related sites. Also includes information about the "'Brain Donation Program" in which brain tissue is donated for study." (LII)
- Natural Health Information Centre "The Natural Health Information Centre is a resource dedicated to bringing the latest and most important information on natural health to everyday people. It is our aim to clarify many of the controversies currently raging in the world of natural health care and to ensure that everyone has access to the natural health information that is essential in order to prevent, treat and even recover from many common diseases."
- Overweight and Obesity from the Centers for Disease Control. (RT)
- Otolaryngology Resource Directory for diseases of ears, nose, and throat. (RB)
- Osh.Net links to Occupational Health and Safety resources.
- Pain.com: A World of Information on Pain sponsored by the Dannemiller Memorial Educational Foundation. (LII)
- The National Pain Foundation "The site offers information and support for the 75 million Americans who "live in chronic, debilitating pain." Includes treatment information, support groups, and directories of practitioners using both traditional and complementary therapies." (LII)
- American Pain Foundation "This nonprofit organization serves "people with pain through information, advocacy, and support." Its site features fact sheets and related publications on topics such as facts about pain, pain and end of life, and prescription, over-the-counter, and nonprescription medicines. Also includes material about advocacy efforts, clinical research and trials, and links to related sites." (LII)
- JAMA Patient Page "The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has been committed to providing the general public with a number of high-quality print and online resources in recent years, and their collection of Patient Pages is quite thorough and most welcome. With over 390 entries, each Patient Page contains a basic overview of such topics as Lyme disease, dementia, lymphoma, and dozens of other conditions, medical procedures, and practices. Along with succinct and accessible summaries for each entry, visitors will also find illustrations, graphs, and diagrams that help explain each topic. All in all, this site is a tremendous resource, and it is worth noting that many of these Patient Pages are also available in Spanish." (SR)
- PDR.net: Getting Well Network Information for lay people on "detecting, preventing, and treating a variety of medical conditions." (LII)
- NPF: The National Parkinson Foundation, Inc. "Links to related sites, current research, brochures (some in Spanish), contact information, and multimedia products provide information for patients, caregivers, and others interested in knowing more about Parkinson's Disease." (LII)
- PSNet: Patient Safety Network "patient safety news, literature, tools, and resources." (LII)
- Psychology Free Online Medical Advice "provides answers to hundreds of questions about lifestyle issues such as post-traumatic stress syndrome, child guidance, obesity, and eating disorders." (SR)
- Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response information from the Centers for Disease Control. (LII)
- Quack watch
Your guide to health fraud, quackery, and intelligent decisions
- Quick Information For Your Health "The following titles represent easy-to-read health information available in both English and Spanish. Some titles are available as printable PDFs and as printed brochures for ordering." "Brochure topics include diabetes, arthritis treatments, giving medicine to children, volunteering for clinical trials and medical treatments, and using medicine safely. From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)." (LII)
- Respiratory System (Lungs and Breathing) from Healthopedia. General information about the respiratory system, including diseases, diagnoses, symptoms, and tests.
- Respiratory System pictures From Healthopedia
- Rollins School of Public Health
- SADAssociation learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for Seasonal Affective Disorder. (LII)
- MEDLINEplus Health Information: Smallpox the latest information on smallpox (LII)
- Smallpox: Inoculation, Vaccination, Eradication A "brief history of smallpox." (LII)
- Smallpox from the Centers for Disease Control. (LII)
- Smallpox and Smallpox Vaccination from the New England Journal of Medicine. (LII)
- Spider Bites "Fact sheet about symptoms and treatment for spider bites. Also features illustrated descriptions of selected types of spiders such as black widow spiders, brown recluse spiders, wolf spiders, and tarantulas. From the California Poison Control System." (LII)
- State Health Facts Online information on health and health policy information for all fifty states and US territories. (SR)
- Internet Stroke Center "A web resource for information about stroke care and research." (SR)
- American Stroke Association "information for both the professional and the layperson about the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of stroke." (LII)
- NIMH: Suicide Prevention "Compilation of background and news about suicide prevention topics, including statistics, recommendations to the media for reporting on suicide, documents on nationals efforts concerning suicide prevention, and booklets on topics such as depression and suicide in older adults and antidepressant medications for children and adults. Also includes information for researchers and links to related resources. From the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)." (LII)
- US Pharmacopeia
- Vioxx (rofecoxib) ""Vioxx is a prescription COX-2 selective, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that was approved by FDA ... for the relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis," and other conditions. This site provides information about the September 2004 voluntary withdrawal of Vioxx "due to safety concerns of an increased risk of cardiovascular events (including heart attack and stroke) in patients on Vioxx." From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Drug Evaluation and Research." (LII)
- The Virtual Body "Unless one is a medical resident, it can be quite difficult to get a close-up look at a skeleton, a brain, or even the inner workings of the digestive tract. Students of the medical sciences and others need worry no more, as this very fine interactive exhibit offers up dynamic images and cross- sections of these parts of the anatomy and many more to boot. The site contains four sections, including "Brain", "Skeleton", "Heart", and "Digestive Tract". In the "Heart" area, visitors can learn about the individual parts of the heart, view an animated heart, and also take a narrated tour of the heart that will "keep your heart beating." Moving on, the "Skeleton" section features the "Bones Narrated" tour, which will take visitors on a guided tour of the skeleton and its functions. For those who like to keep things interactive, there is also the "Build a Skeleton" feature that will test their knowledge of the human skeleton. Additionally, the "Digestive Tract" area includes a test of organ organization and a trip through the duodenum and other parts of the digestive system. It's worth noting that the entire site is also available in Spanish." (SR)
- Vision: Lighthouse International "The website for this organization provides information about vision disorders and resources for independent living, vision care, education, and support for the visually impaired. The site includes descriptions of eye diseases such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma; many include simulations showing what the world looks like when one has disease. The independent living guide features videos demonstrating safe kitchen and cooking procedures for individuals with vision problems." (LII)
- What about Men's Health "This site explores health risks which are of concern to men."
- WebMD Health focuses on prevention.
- West Nile Virus Basics fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (LII)
- AtoZ Yoga A practical and inspirational site for anyone who wants to promote harmony and well-being in their life with yoga.
- Yogabasics Everything you need to know about Yoga.
- AgeSource Worldwide from AARP.(RB)
- Index
of Internet resources related to aging from the AARP (RB)
- AgeLine Database:Books and Articles About Life at 50+, from AARP. (LII)
- Care.com "the premiere source of trustworthy care options for every family member, from elderly parents to children, and even pets. Our Senior Care Directory provides a comprehensive listing of resources by state in seven categories: housing resources, transportation resources, home care, end-of-life care, legal resources, and financial planning and management."
- Infoaging.org "delivers the latest research-based information on a wide range of age-related diseases, conditions, issues, features, and news." (SR)
- Medicare The Official US Govt. Site. Look here for information on perscription drug discount cards.
- Medicare: Nursing Home Compare "Allowing users to compare and contrast nursing homes based on a wide range of information, this site provides a number of useful (and often enlightening) tools." (SR)
- Consumer Reports: Nursing Home Guide "This August 2006 report on the nursing home industry discusses problems with nursing home care, how to find a good nursing home (including tips for visiting and observing nursing homes), who pays for care, how to ensure good care, the difficulties with suing a nursing home, and related topics. Includes a list of the "deficient dozen" homes noted for poor
care (three of which are in California). From Consumer Reports." (LII)
- The Merck Manual of Geriatrics_ (2nd Edition)
- Senior Health from the National Institutes of Health. (LII)
- Consumer Guide to Nursing Homes; a resource for residents, families, and other consumers of Michigan Long-Term Care Services. from the Michigan Electronic Library
- Infoaging.org news about research in aging. (LII)
- Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Resource Center general information on nursing homes. (LII)
- SeniorJournal: Daily News for Active Senior Citizens web site with lots of interesting information for seniors (LII)
- ADAPT: American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today information on alternatives to nursing home care. (LII)
- Disabilities Information for Journalists from the Center for an Accessible Society. (LII)
- Disability Info.Gov from the Federal Government, includes "a state and local resources map, letting you find resources close to home." (RB)
- Emergency Preparedness and Individuals With Disabilities "contains basic information on emergency preparedness, transportation accessibility, and evacuation methods for certain modes of transportation, such as transit and rail systems ... for individuals with disabilities, their family members, and care givers." From the Department of Transportation (LII)
- Michigan Commission for the Blind (MCB) "The Michigan Commission for the Blind (a state government agency)provides state- and federally funded services to legally blind people of all ages in every county of the state, so that people who are blind or visually impaired can be independent and/or employed in the careers of their choice. Services are provided in-home, at week-long Mini Adjustment Program seminars held at various locations around the state, and at the residential MCB Training Center in Kalamazoo. Specific services include training in skills of blindness (such as using a white cane or dog, reading and writing Braille, getting around indoors and around town without vision, using kitchen appliances and cooking without vision, etc.), adaptive aids, and more. Business services are provided to businesses that employ people who are legally blind, so that qualified blind employees can find jobs and remain on the job. For more information, call MCB toll-free from anywhere in Michigan: 1-800-292-4200."
- Michigan Disability Resources "find the services and programs for people with disabilities offered by the State of Michigan as well as other sites of interest. Whether you're looking for assistance in finding a job, want to learn about the latest assistive technology, or have a question about your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you will find it here." (RT)
- ReadThisToMe.org "Site for this "free reading service for blind and low-vision people, powered by volunteers and Internet collaboration. ... [It] allows blind and low-vision people (clients) to have printed documents read to them over the phone. All a person needs is a phone line and a fax machine (no computer is required)." Includes a FAQ and details about volunteering." (LII)
- Spinal Cord Injury Resource Site lots of information on spinal cord injuries, including books, rehabilitation centers, information on research, etc. (SR)
- Women with Disabilities "This new site from the National Women's Health Information Center offers a plethora of resources of interest to women with disabilities and those who work and live with them"
- Alzheimers Association
- Alzheimer's Association: Diversity Toolbox for families, caregivers, and health practitioners serving ethnically diverse communities. (LII)
- Inside the Brain: An Interactive Tour' "This tour explains how the brain works and how Alzheimer's affects it." Rolling a mouse over colored text highlights the affected areas of the brain. Includes related links. From the Alzheimer's Association. '(LII)
- APA Help Center [JavaScript]. From the American Psychological Association, has useful facts, information and advice on how their services can help people deal with problems.
- Autism Resources resources divided into categories including sites with definitions of autism, news, accounts, treatments, bibliography, and an entire separate category dedicated to Aspergers Syndrome. (RB)
- Autism Speaks "Website for this organization "dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism." Features material about organization's activities and policies, and background about autism including how to cope, how to grow with it, and video clips "to help parents and professionals learn more about the early red flags and diagnostic features of autism spectrum disorders (ASD)." Access to videos requires free registration." (LII)
- Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law [.pdf] a nonprofit legal advocacy organization.
- MedlinePlus: Mental Health from a joint collaboration between the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health (SR)
- Managing Anxiety in Times of Crisis "tips on coping with and talking about fear, grief, and anxiety related to crises such as disasters, war, and terrorism." (LII)
- National Mental Health Information Center "an authoritative clearinghouse for very useful resources, news, and reading material on mental health issues and conditions." (SR)
- Center for Mental Health Services [pdf] "information about its ongoing programs, along with offering information for the public who may be curious or concerned about these issues." (SR)
- National Institute of Mental Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health "contains a wealth of materials that will be very useful to mental health practitioners, parents, and those who work with young people in any capacity." (SR)
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance "includes everything from their “Real Recovery” podcasts to such basics as factsheets on both diseases" (SR)
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Breast Implants "Material for consumers to help "make an informed decision as to whether or not to get breast implants. There is information related to both approved breast implants and investigational (under study for safety and effectiveness) breast implants." Includes a FAQ, backgrounder on platinum in silicone breast implants, silicone gel implant approvals, a brochure and photos of complications, and related material." (LII)
- The Endometriosis Association "contains background information on the disease, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options." (SR)
- Endo-Online: The Voice of the Endometriosis Association support groups, information, links. (LII)
- BabyKick Alliance "This organization is "a leading advocate for Kick Count [maternal counting and tracking of fetal movements during pregnancy], a preventative way to reduce the risk of stillbirth." Features a FAQ about Kick Count, charts to keeping track of fetal movements, and related resources and links about healthy pregnancy and stillbirth prevention. In English and Spanish. The organization was founded by an obstetrician and gynecologist." (LII)
- Healthywomen.org: Medical information for women "More than 100 conditions, diseases and women's health issues covered in depth. From acupuncture to yoga. Diagnosis, treatment, questions to ask your health care professional, lifestyle tips and more. All content reviewed for medical accuracy by health care professionals." Also includes question and answer columns on topics such as breast health and midlife health. From the National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC), an "independent health information source for women." (LII)
- The National Women's Health Information Center "Designed to provide women with authoritative and timely knowledge of a host of womens health issues." (SR)
- Medline Plus: Mammography "the site draws on materials culled from a number of high-quality sources, including the National Cancer Institute, the National Women’s Health Information Center, and the American Cancer Society." (SR)
- The North American Menopause Society to further the dialogue and discourse of menopause among and between women. (SR)
- MedlinePlus: Menopause "Compilation of links to resources on menopause, the biological process that occurs when menstruation ends for women. Links address menopause symptoms (such as hot flashes), hormone replacement therapy and other treatments for menopause symptoms, and related health topics. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH)." (LII)
- Pregnancy Center "The Mayo Clinic is responsible for this very nice site dedicated to
providing the web-browsing public with comprehensive and highly readable
information about pregnancy." (SR)
- Reproductive Health Online from John Hopkins University. (LII)
- Reproductive Health "Reproductive Health is the official journal of the Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research, and was started in June 2004. It covers all aspects of human reproduction" (SR)
- The University of Wisconsin Center for Women's Health and Women's Health Research designed to provide a "one-stop shopping" model for the delivery of clinical health care services to women and a multi-disciplinary research agenda on women's health issues. (SR)
- Women of Color Health Data Book -- National Women's Health Information Center.
- Women's Health Initiative "one of the largest preventive studies of its kind in the United States" (LII)
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