Medical Links

The following are some online health resources based on reliability, ease of use, links to related resources and special features.
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www.alz.org - Alzheimer's Association.
www.cancer.org - American Cancer Society.
www.diabetes.org - American Diabetes Association.
www.acefitness.org - American Council on Exercise.
www.americanheart.org - American Heart Association.
www.liverfoundation.org - American Liver Foundation.
www.lungusa.org - American Lung Association.
www.ama-assn.org - American Medical Association.
www.arthritis.org - Arthritis Foundation.
www.aafa.org - Asthma & Allergy Foundation.
www.nci.nih.gov - Cancer Information Service.
www.aoa.dhhs.gov - Eldercare Locator.
www.nccam.nih.gov - National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
www.cdcnpin.org - National AIDS Hotline.
www.childhelpusa.org - National Child Abuse Hotline.
www.ncoa.org - National Council on Aging.
www.ncadd.org - National Council on Alcoholism.
www.health.org - National Drug Information and Referral.
www.headaches.org - National Headache Foundation.
nhic-nt.health.org - National Health Information Center.
www.nmha.org - National Mental Health Association.
www.nof.org - National Osteoporosis Foundation.
www.nsc.org - National Safety Council.
www.stroke.org - National Stroke Association.
www.fsis.usda.gov - USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline.
www.healthfinder.gov - Created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and other official health sources, it provides links to hundreds of related websites including medical libraries, non-profit health organizations, support groups and more.
www.lalecheleague.org - Helping women worldwide with breastfeeding information.
www.medlineplus.gov - A service of the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINEplus features information on conditions, diseases and wellness; a medical encyclopedia and medical dictionary; a provider directory; and direct access to Medline (a search site for medical research and publications). Information on prescription or OTC drugs and How to Research a Medical Topic Online are especially helpful features.
www.familydoctor.org - The American Academy of Family Physicians provides basic medical information for you and your family. You can download fact sheets or print out handouts. Not feeling well? Walk yourself through the self-care flowchart to see if you can ease your symptoms or whether to call your provider.
www.cdc.gov - Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
www.nih.gov - National Institutes of Health.
www.eatright.org - American Dietetic Association.
vm.cfsan.fda.gov - U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
www.who.int - World Health Organization.