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HEALTH

• 1Up Health - medical resource provides comprehensive and authoritive information and news on diseases, symptoms, tests, surgery, injuries, nutrition, medications, and poisons. Focuses on family and community health.
• American Medical Association - reviewed medical sites, medical society directory, searchable databases of CME courses, residency programs, and over 650,000 physicians
• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships
• Complete Home Medical Guide: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons - information about health, first aid, diseases, and medications
• drkoop.com - provides health and medical information, including personalized news
• FamilyDoctor.org - health information from the American Academy of Family Physicians
• Health Services/Technology Assessment Text - a searchable collection of large, full-text. clinical practice guidelines, technology assessments and. health information
• InteliHealth - comprehensive collection of consumer health information
• iVillage Total Health - provides women's health information and advice from health experts. Includes a symptom finder and a forum to discuss health-related issues
• KidsHealth - Up-to-date information on growth, food and fitness, childhood infections, immunizations, and medical...
• Mayo Clinic Health References - offers information on diseases and conditions, healthy living, drugs, and self-care
• MedlinePlus - health information from the National Library of Medicine
• National Center for Health Statistics - data systems include data on vital events as well as information on health status, lifestyle and exposure to unhealthy influences, the onset and...
• National Library of Medicine's MEDLINEplus Health Information - includes health news, topical features, drug information, medical encyclopedia, dictionary, databases, directories, and other resources
• NetWellness - provides the highest quality health information and educations services created and evaluated by the faculty at the University of Cincinnati, The Ohio State University, and Case Western Reserve University
• On-line Medical Dictionary - OMD is a searchable dictionary of terms relating to biochemistry, biology, chemistry, medicine, molecular biology, physics, plant biology, radiobiology, and zoology
• usnews.com: Health: Best hospitals - search U.S. hospitals by specialty or geographic region; ranked by reputation, mortality, and other factors. From U.S. News and World Report
• WebMD - provides medical information and services for consumers, physicians, and other health providers

• Alzheimer's Association - national voluntary organization dedicated to researching the prevention, cures, and treatments of Alzheimer's Disease. Includes information about the disease and available services
• American Cancer Society - dedicated to helping everyone who faces cancer through research, patient services, early detection, treatment, and education
• American Heart Association - rich with information regarding prevention of heart disease and stroke. Included are exercise and nutrition tips...
• National Cancer Institute - information about cancer and cancer research. The site offers information about the different types of cancer, the causes of cancer, and the ways that the...
• HPL Diabetes Links - Internet resources on diabetes and food for diabetics
• HPL Breast Cancer Links - Internet resources on breast cancer

• American College of Physicians - selections from ACP journals; CME, medical computing, managed care information; classifieds; Web site reviews; product catalog; more
• American Hospital Directory - look up any hospital in the US, see general characteristics, services provided, financial information, utilization statistics, and more
• Drug Information Online - fast, easy searching of over 24,000 approved medications
• Food and Drug Administration - responsible for approving food and drugs for widespread use
• Household Product Database - users will find important and possibly life-saving information on over 4,000 household products in this online database from the National Library of Medicine's Specialized Information ...
• Lab Tests Online - provides better understanding of lab tests during routine care, as well as diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of conditions and diseases
• RxList - drug name index with information for both the consumer and the medical professional
• Sloan-Kettering - About herbs, Botanicals & other products - objective information for oncologists and healthcare professionals, including a clinical summary for each agent and details about constituents, adverse effects, interactions, and potential benefits or problems