Health Guide

Cancer

American Cancer Society - Cancer news, discussion, community, local resources.  En Español.

Cancernews.com - News, links, types of cancer, clinical trials, articles, support groups, books.

Cancer Spectrum - Journal of the National Cancer Institute with a cancer dictionary, news.

Mesothelioma - Mesothelioma resources for individuals affected by asbestos exposure.

National Breast Cancer Foundation - Cancer information and questions.  En Español.

National Cancer Institute - Research programs and funding, clinical trials, statistics, and news.

OncoLink - Cancer types, treatments, coping, causes, clinical trials, resources, FAQ, and more.

Women's Cancer Network - Risk, find a doc, bookstore, links, fight, survivors, and news.
 

Dental

American Dental Association - Oral health topics, FAQ, dentist directory, products, and news.

Dental Related Internet Resources - Educational, associations, journals, mailing lists, dental care.

The Orthodontic Information Page - All about braces, FAQs, choosing an orthodontist, fun, costs.
 

Diseases and Disorders

Alzheimer's Disease Education & Referral Center - Information and referral, research, centers.

Alzheimer's Resource Room - Information, caregiving, services, support, and assistance.

American Lyme Disease Foundation - Programs and services, What is Lyme Disease?, FAQ.

American Parkinson Disease Association - About, events, information & referral, support groups.

Brain Injury - Authority for information about living after a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Announcements, news.  En Español.

CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - Also En Español.

NICHD Autism Site - News, publications, research, funding opportunities, and conferences.

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion - Announcements, publications online, links.
 

Drugs and Medications

ClinicalTrials.gov - National Library of Medicine site, search or browse for clinical trials, resources.

MEDLINEplus: Drug Information - Guide to prescription and over-the-counter drugs.  En Español.

PharmInfoNet - List of clinical trials by therapeutic area.

Prescription Drug Reference - Information, side effects, and food and drug interactions.

RxList - Drug search, drug FAQs/patient monographs, Taber's Medical Encyclopedia, more.

WebMD Drug & Herbs - Browse or search drug database, drug alerts, recalls, new drugs, FAQs.
 

Government Resources

BenefitsCheckUp - Find help with prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other needs.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 - Includes summary, recommendations, FAQ, resources.

Directory of Health Organizations Online (DIRLINE) - National Library of Medicine database.

Find a Hospice - Search the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization database.

Florida Department of Health - Public health notices, reports and statistics, emergencies, more.

FloridaHealthStat - Databases, health care providers, facility and provider locators.

Florida Practitioner Profiling - Search for physician profile information.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - News, safety alerts, product approvals, hot topics.

Hazardous Substances Data Bank - Data file on the toxicology of potentially hazardous chemicals.

Health Licensee Search - Search for health licensee and continuing education providers.

Household Products Database - Consumer's guide to potential health effects of common products.

National Library of Medicine - Health information, library services, research programs, news.

Medicare - Search, directory, Medicare basics, nursing homes, publications, plans.  En Español.

MEDLINEplus - Search, health topics, drug information, dictionaries, directories.  En Español.

National Center for Health Statistics - Public health information and data.  En Español.

National Institutes of Health - Health news, grants, scientific resources, institutes.  En Español.

Nursing Home Compare -  Search by state, Choosing a Nursing Home, checklist.  En Español.

Nursing Home Guide - Search Florida by region or characteristics, with star ratings.  En Español.

Seminole County Health Department - Public and community health, statistics, vital records, news.

Tox Town - An interactive guide to commonly encountered toxic substances. En Español.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Search, news, agencies, FAQ, and related sites.
 

Health and Wellness

ACRL Medical Resources Information - Resources providing health information for the consumer.

American Dietetic Association - Healthy lifestyle, knowledge center, events, advocacy, Journal.

American Heart Association - Warning signs, diseases, CPR, health, publications, encyclopedia.

American Lung Association - Asthma, tobacco, air quality, diseases, statistics.  En Español.

America's Best Hospitals - U.S. News ranks the top medical centers in 16 specialties, Honor Roll.

Atlas of the Body - AMA website with anatomy and medical illustrations by system, with index.

drkoop.com - News, family health, wellness, community, conditions, medical encyclopedia.

HealthCentral - Health information, library & encyclopedia, drug interactions, drugstore, vitamins.

healthfinder - Guide to health, health library, just for you, health care, directory.  En Español.

HealthScout - Search, resources, news, WebScout, FYI, features, and product recalls.

HealthWeb - Directory of evaluated non-commercial, health-related, Internet-accessible resources.

HospitalWeb - U.S. and global hospitals on the Web, medical lists, companies, and organizations.

KidsHealth - Health information for parents, kids, and teens.

Life Extension Foundation - Products, what's hot, research, forum, and  Life Extension Magazine.

MayoClinic.com - Diseases and conditions, healthy living, drugs, first-aid, answers, and help.

MedicineNet.com - Diseases & conditions, procedures & tests, medications, dictionary, more.

MediLexicon - Medical abbreviations, dictionary, companies, hospitals, more.  En Español.

Medscape - Search, browse 29 medical specialty areas, and MedGenMed Journal.

The Merck Manual - Manuals of Medical Information, Geriatrics, and Diagnostics and Therapy.

SELF.com - SELF magazine site for fitness, health, and beauty.

statehealthfacts.org - State health data by state or category with FAQ and search.

United Network for Organ Sharing - About UNOS, newsroom, patients, data, resources, and links.

WebMD Health - Medical information, health and wellness, health care resources, and news.

Wellness.com - Wellness directory, headlines, discussion, articles, health programs, and news.

YourSurgery.Com - Easy to understand information for common and specific surgical procedures.
 

HIV and AIDS

AIDSinfo - Education and resource center, guidelines, drugs, vaccines, clinical trials.  En Español.

CDC Divisions of HIV/AIDS Prevention - Topics, links, headlines, what's new, and FAQ.

NLM HIV/AIDS Information - Clinical trials, drugs, treatment, resources, links, and journals.

Summary Fact Sheet on HIV/AIDS - Statistics from the Office of National AIDS Policy.
 

Nutrition and Diet

Cooking Light - Food, healthy living, recipe finder, customer service, bookstore, events, features.

Cyberdiet - Diet & nutrition, exercise & fitness, support & motivation, self-assessment, weight loss.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 - Advice about good dietary habits, resources, and tools.

Epicurious - Eat, drink, learn, shop, recipes, restaurants, TV, forums.  Bon Appétit and Gourmet.

Nutrition.gov - Search or browse nutrition information, news, food pyramid, nutrient database.

The Nutrition Source - Harvard School of Public Health site with the latest science of nutrition.

USDA National Nutrient Database - Search keywords by food group for nutritional data.

Vegetarian Times - Archives, recipes, vegetarian food substitutes, glossary, facts & fictions.

VegWeb - Vegan and vegetarian information, recipes, coupons, articles, newsletter, and personals.
 

Professional

American College of Physicians - Patient care, journals, news, advocacy, jobs, student resources.

American Medical Association - Information for physicians and students, patients, doctor finder.

American Psychological Association - Publications, news, psychology topics, and more.

Florida Medical Association - Hot topics, about, membership, education, and legislative activity.

Healthcare Informatics Online - Current and back issues, resource guide, archive, and news.

MedWeb @ Emory University - Search or browse directory of biomedical and health websites.

The New England Journal of Medicine - Search, current and past issues, collections, and FAQ.

PDRHealth - Disease overviews, health and wellness, drug information, clinical trials, treatments.

The Physician and Sportsmedicine Online - Professional journal, personal health, resource center.