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| Government Sites | ||
| Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: Consumer Information | ||
| Provides materials on health plans and quality of care, prescriptions, prevention and wellness, and consumer versions of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for common health conditions. ( http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer ) | ||
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| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | ||
| Provides a wide variety of information, including materials on HIV infection, national health statistics, travelers' health information, and governmental nutrition recommendations; a disease-specific directory of the site is also available. ( http://www.cdc.gov ) | ||
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| Federal Trade Commission (FTC): Consumer Protection--Diet, Health, and Fitness | ||
| Includes online brochures about a variety of consumer health topics, including fitness equipment, generic drugs, and fraudulent health claims. ( http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menu-health.htm ) | ||
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| First Gov for Consumers - Health | ||
( http://www.consumer.gov/health.htm ) | ||
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| Health Canada | ||
| The federal department responsible for helping the people of Canada maintain and improve their health; site includes information about a healthy lifestyle, many diseases and conditions, and health-related consumer products and services. ( http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca ) | ||
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| Healthfinder | ||
| A gateway to online publications, Web sites, support and self-help groups, and agencies and organizations that produce reliable health information; information is available in both English and Spanish. ( http://www.healthfinder.gov ) | ||
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| Healthy People 2010 | ||
| Provides information on the Healthy People objectives and priority areas. ( http://www.health.gov/healthypeople ) | ||
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| MedlinePlus | ||
| Provides links to news and reliable information about health from government agencies and professional associations. ( http://www.medlineplus.gov ) | ||
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| National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion | ||
| Provides access to statistics and basic information on chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. ( http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/index.htm ) | ||
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| National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) | ||
| Major source of statistical information on health-related issues, including leading causes of death, life expectancy, rates of pregnancy, and many others. ( http://www.cdc.gov/nchs ) | ||
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| National Health Information Center (NHIC) | ||
| Puts consumers in touch with the organizations that are best able to provide answers to health-related questions. ( http://www.health.gov/nhic ) | ||
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| National Institutes of Health (NIH) | ||
| Provides information about all NIH institutes, centers, divisions, and research activities; the health information directory includes consumer publications, hotline information, and an A to Z listing of health issues with links to the appropriate NIH institute. ( http://www.nih.gov ) | ||
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| National Library of Medicine (NLM) | ||
| Provides information about NLM programs and access to the Medline database of over 11 million references and abstracts of medical studies through PubMed. ( http://www.nlm.nih.gov ) | ||
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| National Women's Health Information Center | ||
| Provides information and answers to frequently asked questions. ( http://www.4woman.org ) | ||
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| Nutrition.Gov | ||
| A gateway to government nutrition resources on the Web. ( http://www.nutrition.gov ) | ||
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| Office of Minority Health Resource Center | ||
| Promotes improved health among racial and ethnic minority populations; site includes a variety of helpful resources and publications, including Closing the Gap, a monthly newsletter devoted to a specific health topic of concern to minority communities. ( http://www.omhrc.gov ) | ||
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| Surgeon General | ||
| Includes information on activities of the Surgeon General and the text of many key reports on such topics as tobacco use, physical activity, and mental health. ( http://www.surgeongeneral.gov ) | ||
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| U.S. Consumer Gateway: Health | ||
| A gateway to online consumer-oriented government publications relating to health. ( http://www.consumer.gov/health.htm ) | ||
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| U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) | ||
| The principle federal agency involved in protecting health and providing basic human services; site includes links to all HHS agencies and information on major federal health programs and initiatives. ( http://www.os.dhhs.gov ) | ||
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| World Health Organization | ||
| Provides information about WHO programs promoting the health of all people; statistics and resources are available on many conditions, diseases, and behavioral and environmental factors that affect health. A helpful set of brief fact sheets on a variety of topics is also available. ( http://www.who.int ) | ||
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| Sites Sponsored by Universities and Major Health Organizations and Medical Centers | ||
| American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) | ||
| Provides information about specific health topics and flow charts to aid in self-care decisions. ( http://www.familydoctor.org ) | ||
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| American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine | ||
| Provides information about common health concerns among adults. ( http://www.doctorsforadults.com ) | ||
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| American Medical Association Patient Pages | ||
| Provides consumer-oriented information on nutrition, fitness, contraception, and many other topics. ( http://pubs.ama-assn.org/ ) | ||
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| Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Home Medical Guide | ||
| Provides the text of a popular home health guide, with chapters on promoting wellness through lifestyle. ( http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/texts/guide/all.html ) | ||
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| Duke University Healthy Devil On-Line: Health Information | ||
| Provides student-oriented information on health and wellness topics. ( http://healthydevil.studentaffairs.duke.edu/health-information/ ) | ||
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| Go Ask Alice | ||
| Sponsored by the Columbia University Health Service, this site provides answers to student questions about stress, sexuality, fitness, and many other wellness topics. ( http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu ) | ||
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| InteliHealth: Johns Hopkins Health Information | ||
| Provides consumer-oriented information about healthy living and about many diseases and conditions; also offers a weekly e-mail service that can be customized according to an individual's health interests. ( http://www.intelihealth.com ) | ||
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| MayoClinic.Com | ||
| Provides health news, a glossary, and an extensive library of articles; has special centers focusing on key issues, such as cancer, women's and men's health, Alzheimer's disease, and allergies and asthma. ( http://www.mayoclinic.com/index.cfm? ) | ||
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| National Academies | ||
| Consisting of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council, the National Academies act as advisors to the federal government on issues of science and technology; their Web site includes information on their activities and many publications on topics related to health and wellness. ( http://nationalacademies.org ) | ||
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| National Wellness Institute | ||
| Includes wellness links, a wellness resource directory, a national health observances calendar, and other useful information. ( http://www.nationalwellness.org ) | ||
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| National Women's Health Resource Center | ||
| A clearinghouse of information on women's health with an extensive set of links. ( http://www.healthywomen.org ) | ||
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| NetWellness | ||
| Developed by several medical centers, a Web site with an electronic consumer health library and an "Ask the Expert" feature. ( http://www.netwellness.org ) | ||
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| New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) | ||
| Provides consumer health information in both English and Spanish. ( http://www.noah-health.org ) | ||
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| Student Counseling Virtual Pamphlet Collection | ||
| Provides links to more than 400 online pamphlets produced by different student counseling centers; topics include relationships, family issues, substance abuse, anger management, and study skills. ( http://counseling.uchicago.edu/resources/virtualpamphlets/ ) | ||
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| University of Iowa Virtual Hospital | ||
| A "digital health sciences library" with information and peer-reviewed links on a variety of common health concerns. ( http://www.vh.org ) | ||
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| University of Michigan Health System: Health Topics A to Z | ||
| Provides fact sheets on many health conditions and medical issues. ( http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/1libr.htm ) | ||
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| University of Wisconsin, College Health Wellness Sites | ||
| Includes links to many wellness sites. ( http://wellness.uwsp.edu/CollHlth/Sites.htm ) | ||
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Commercial Health-Related Sites Many commercial sites post accurate information about health topics, but it is important to use your critical thinking skills; some sites may provide both sound and questionable information. A good starting point is the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Consumer Resources page , which provides advice about products and services as well as tips for avoiding unscrupulous online marketers. For more advice on evaluating Internet health information, visit the Critical Consumer Links for Chapter 1. | ||
| Health Central | ||
| Includes health news, health assessments, and information on a variety of wellness topics. ( http://www.healthcentral.com/home/home.cfm ) | ||
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| HealthSquare | ||
| A women's health information center with information about pregnancy, infertility, STDs, and other women's health topics as well as the text of several Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) publications, including those focusing on women's health and prescription drugs. ( http://www.healthsquare.com ) | ||
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| Healthtouch | ||
| Provides consumer health and drug information and links to other health resources. ( http://www.healthtouch.com ) | ||
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| Medem | ||
| Provides a library of health information provided by national health societies. ( http://www.medem.com ) | ||
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| MedicineNet | ||
| A site that includes health information and news, an ask-the-doctor features, and links to related sites. ( http://www.medicinenet.com ) | ||
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| Merck | ||
| Includes the Health Infopark, which provides information about many common health challenges, and sections from several Merck publications, including their home health guide. ( http://www.merck.com ) | ||
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| WebMD | ||
| Provides information on health conditions, treatments, and medications; also includes a medical encyclopedia, a self-care advisor, and many opportunities to participate in chat rooms and message boards. ( http://www.webmd.com ) | ||
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| Seek Wellness | ||
( http://www.seekwellness.com ) | ||
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| CNN/Health | ||
( http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH ) | ||
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| EurekAlert: Global Gateway to Science, Medicine, and Technology News | ||
( http://www.eurekalert.org ) | ||
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| HealthScout | ||
( http://www.healthscout.com ) | ||
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| Kaiser Family Foundation Daily Health Policy Report | ||
( http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_hpolicy.cfm ) | ||
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| Yahoo! Health News | ||
( http://dailynews.yahoo.com/headlines/hl ) | ||
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| Sites for General Health Newsletters and Journals | ||
| FDA Consumer Catalog of Publications for consumers | ||
( http://www.fda.gov/opacom/catalog/decemcat.html ) | ||
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| Harvard Health Letters | ||
( http://www.health.harvard.edu ) | ||
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| HealthNews | ||
( http://www.onhealth.com ) | ||
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| Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) | ||
( http://jama.ama-assn.org ) | ||
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| New England Journal of Medicine | ||
( http://content.nejm.org ) | ||
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| NIH Word on Health | ||
( http://www.nih.gov/news/WordonHealth/home.htm ) | ||
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| Prevention | ||
( http://www.prevention.com ) | ||
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| UC Berkeley Wellness Letter | ||
( http://www.berkeleywellness.com ) | ||
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| Sites to Locate Health-Related Telephone Hotline Numbers | ||
| National Health Information Center | ||
( http://www.health.gov/nhic ) | ||
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| National Library of Medicine: Toll-Free Numbers | ||
( http://www.sis.nlm.nih.gov/hotlines ) | ||
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