Health and Medicine
These links are suggested as starting points or guides to
general information but should not be substituted for medical advice and/or
treatment of specific medical conditions. Seek prompt medical care for any
specific health issues and consult your physician before starting a new diet or
fitness regimen.
Health and Wellness Resource Center
Health and medical journals, the Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, and the Medical & Health Information Directory. (Available outside the library with a Timberland Regional Library card.)
Ask Dr. Weil
Information for optimum health and wellness.
HealthFinder: Alternative Medicine
Treatments, procedures, journals, meta sites and specific alternative medicine topics.
Healthworld Online
Information on alternative therapies including acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Qigong.
HerbMed
Herbal database with information on using herbs for health.
MedlinePlus: Alternative Medicine
Alternative Medicine topics from the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health.
NCAM
Health information from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
NOAH: Alternative/Complimentary Medicine
Alternative healing approaches and resources.
American Cancer Society
Information on coping with cancer and its effects as well as cancer facts, risk factors and prevention.
Cancer.gov
Cancer information from the National Cancer Institute.
Consumers Guide to Cancer Drugs
Look up cancer drugs in the database and read about precautions, side effects, and more.
FDA: Oncology Tools
This site, put together by the FDA, provides a variety of information on cancer and approved cancer therapies.
HealthFinder: Cancer
Cancer information from the National Health Information Center.
MEDLINEplus: Cancers Topics
Information on specific types of cancer.
NOAH: Cancer
Cancer basics, care and treatment as well as types of cancer.
OncoLink
University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center provides information about specific types of cancer, updates on cancer treatments and news about research advances.
Child and Teen Health Topics
Topics on children's and teens’ health from the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health.
Children’s Health
News, overviews, diagnosis/symptoms, and related issues on children’s health from the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health.
Facts for Families: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
A collection of parent handouts on behavioral, developmental, and psychiatric issues. It is available in four languages: English, Spanish, French and German. Topics include medication, adoption, grief, sexual abuse, etc. Recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Just for You: Infants
Information on how to care for and nurture your infant, from the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
Just for You: Kids
Health topics and games for kids, from the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
NOAH: Children’s Health
Childhood wellness topics, information resources as well as childhood illnesses and conditions.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Includes the Act, Technical Manual, and Questions & Answers.
CODI: Cornucopia of Disability Information
Disability information in a wide variety of areas.
IRSC: Internet Resources for Special Children
Dedicated to children with disabilities and other health related disorders.
LearningDisabilitiesOnline
Information on learning disabilities for parents, teachers and other professionals.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth.
The Boulevard
Directory of products and services for the physically challenged, elderly, caregivers and healthcare professionals.
Washington Sensory Disabilities Services
Lists resources for deaf or hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired, and deaf-blind individuals. Includes a training and conference calendar, information about grants and teacher education programs, and a description of the WSDS library.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Information and statistics about diseases, disease prevention, and travelers' health.
Familydoctor.org
The American Academy of Family Physicians presents health topics, drug information, and self-care flowcharts for the entire family.
healthfinder
Consumer health information, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
InteliHealth
Harvard Medical School's consumer health information.
LII: Diseases and Conditions
Resources on various diseases and conditions from the Librarians’ Index to the Internet.
Mayo Clinic Health
Health information from the Mayo Clinic.
MEDLINEPlus
Authoritive health information for consumers produced by the National Library of Medicine.
PubMed
The National Library of Medicine's MEDLINE database as well as PubMed Central, a free online archive of journal articles.
Familydoctor: Men’s Health
Health handouts on many different health issues appropriate for men.
Healthfinder: Men
Men’s health topics from the National Health Information Center.
InteliHealth: Men's Health
Articles on all aspects of men's health.
Mayo Clinic Men's Health Center
Information about men's health issues.
Medline Plus: Men’s Health Issues
News, overviews, diagnosis/symptoms, and related issues on men’s health from the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health.
MedlinePlus: Men's Health Topics
Men’s health topics from the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health.
NOAH: Men's Health
Information, issues, and resources on men's health topics.
WebMD: Men's Conditions
A consumer health information site regarding men's conditions.
American Psychiatric Association: Healthy Minds
Fact sheets, publications, and information on mental illness, as well as tips for choosing a psychiatrist.
Internet Mental Health
A free encyclopedia of mental health information.
MedlinePlus: Mental Health and Behavior Topics
Mental health and behavior topics from the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health.
MedlinePlus: Mental Health Issues
News, overviews, diagnosis/symptoms, and related issues on mental health from the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health.
National Institute of Mental Health
Information about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses.
NOAH: Mental Health
Mental health topics, information resources as well as specific conditions.
CSPI - Center for Science in the Public Interest
Focuses on improving the safety and nutritional quality of our food, and includes the "Nutrition Action Health Letter."
Nutri-Facts
Nutrition information on almost six thousand different foods.
Nutrition.gov
Links to food, nutrition, physical activity, and food safety information.
AMA Doctor Finder
A searchable database containing credential information on all US licensed physicians.
American Hospital Directory
Look up hospitals by name, city, state, zip code, or area code.
Find a Doctor
Search a national database of over 500,000 physicians. You may also look up medical education and training, hospital affiliations, office services and other information about the practice.
Hospital Web
Comprehensive list of hospitals with a web presence.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Hospice care information including finding a local hospice.
Senior's - Health and Medicine
See Timberland Senior's Page - Health and Medicine
Health People 2010
Physical Activity and Health
A Report of the Surgeon General
The Physician and Sportsmedicine: Personal Health
Mind Over Matter
Information on marijuana, opiates, inhalants, hallucinogens, methamphetamine, nicotine, stimulants, and steroids from the National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens.
Substance Abuse and Addictions
Links to recovery resources.
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
Resource for locating drug and alcohol abuse treatment programs.
Web of Addictions
Links to net resources related to addictions and a collection of fact sheets and other material arraned by drug.
Diagnosis and Surgical Procedures
What to expect when you undergo specific procedures.
Diagnostic Tests
An explanation of diagnostic medical tsts from the online version of The Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide.
LabTests Online
A public resource on clinical lab testing.
YourSurgery.com
Information on common surgical procedures.
National Women's Health Information Center
A gateway to the vast array of Federal and other women's health information resources.
OBGYN.net
Resources, news, discussion and topics of interest about women's health.
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5/21/2005
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