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Periodicals |
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- Free Medical Journals Provides full text access to a variety of medical journals.
- Health.com The companion site to Health Magazine with articles on , fitness, health issues, nutrition, and more.
- Journal of Public Health Research This open access journal contains peer-reviewed articles relating to public health including topics such as hygiene, epidemology, environmental health, occupational health, and more.
- Prevention Discusses a healthy lifestyle with articles on nutrition, workouts, and more.
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General Health Resources |
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- Family Doctor.Org Operated by the American Academy of Family Physicians, this site provides health information to families including teenagers.
- FastStats From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this site provides statistics on a variety of topics relating to public health.
- Girls Health Provides health information just for girls from the National Women's Health Information Center.
- Harvard Health From Harvard Medical School, contains articles about current health topics including heart, mental health, pain, cancer, diseases, men’s health, women’s health, and more.
- Healthfinder From the United States Department of Health and Human Services, this site contains articles on a variety of subjects.
- Healthline You can find a lot of health related information here.
- Healthy Children The American Academy of Pediatrics presents this online guide to health of children from prenatal to young adult.
- The Kaiser Family Foundation State Health Facts Reports on up to date health data for all 50 states and District of Columbia.
- Livestrong "Offers authoritative expert content in the diet, nutrition, fitness, wellness and lifestyle categories that informs and empowers."--from the "About Us" page.
- MayoClinic You will find a lot of information on diseases and disorders, health care issues, first aid, and information about medications on this site.
- Med Terms Provides definitions to over 16,000 medical terms from Medicine.Net.
- Medline Plus An excellent site that provides comprehensive health information to the public from several government agencies.
- Merck Manual of Medical Information An excellent resource for anyone seeking accurate, up-to-date, yet understandable medical information including anatomical drawings, first aid, disorders, common medical tests, and drug names.
- National Center for Health Statistics This site is full of health related statistics. Use the FASTSTATS A to Z to find that statistics you are looking for quicker.
- National Institutes of Health A part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this research agency comprises of 27 health institutes
- National Library of Medicine Here you can explore the history of medicine, view the online exhibits and digital projects or research a health related topic with one of their databases including Medline Plus, (see above).
- Office of Minority Health A part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this office focuses on the health of racial and ethnic minorities.
- Omni Calculators Offers 1020 free calculators for chemistry, conversion, ecology, finance, food, health, math, physics, sports, statistics, and more.
- PDRhealth: Physicians' Desk Reference Here you can research diseases and disorders as well as drug information.
- Shots: Health News from NPR NPR reports the latest in health research national health issues, public health, and more.
- Traveler's Health The CDC posts travel advisories, tips to stay healthy while on trips, and more.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration The FDA oversees areas relating to food, drugs, medical devices, veterinary services, cosmetics, and more. Its site is a wealth of information on those areas.
- World Health Organization Provides international information on health issues; data and statistics; news on disease outbreaks, emergencies, and disasters; and more.
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Nutrition |
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- Children & Obesity: A Parent's Guide Even though the target audience is for parents, students will get a lot of great information from this site. It discusses what obesity is, causes of childhood obesity, risk factors, unhealthy eating habits to be aware of, treatment, and more.
- Choose My Plate Maintained by the United States Department of Agriculture, this site discusses ways towards a healthy eating lifestyle.
- Eat Right: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics This organization of nutrition and dietetics practitioners, is full of tips, suggestions, and plans on how to eat right and stay healthy.
- Food and Nutrition Information Center From the National Agricultural Library of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, this site is full of information on nutrition, dieting, food pyramid, food safety, and more.
- Food Data Central From the U.S. Department of Agriculture, this site provides expanded nutrient profile data and links to related agricultural and experimental research.
- Food Insight: Your Nutrition and Food Safety Resource From the International Food Information Council, this site explains the science behind our health, nutrition, and food safety.
- Food Safety. Gov Managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, this site provides tips on food safety, recalls, and information about food poisoning.
- Fruit Info A comprehensive site about the world of fruit with recipes, quizzes, glossary, and more.
- Nutrition & Health from University of Illinois Extension Explores a variety of topics on nutrition and health including food safety, gardening, and more.
- Nutrition.Gov Provides "easy online access to government information on food and human nutrition for consumers." (from web site).
- Nutrition Source From the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, this site provides tips on healthy eating and explains why nutrition is important.
- SELF Nutrition Data Learn how to read nutrition labels, and what fatty acids, food additives are, and what nutrients are in a variety of foods.
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Physical Fitness |
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- All Trails This is a must for hikers. Learn about trails from other hikers, print our maps, and more. There is also an app for your phone.
- The Body Coach Joe Wicks has created over 400 videos daily workouts for all ages and experience.
- Darbee Suggests different workouts and workout of the day.
- Exercise Menu Dr. Jacques Courseault provides a variety of workouts and recipes.
- President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports This is the website of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports which was established in 1956 by President Eisenhower.
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Personal Care |
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- Acne The Mayo Clinic discusses what acne is, how it can be treated, and more.
- Go Ask Alice A team of health providers and professionals from Columbia University answer your health questions.
- How to Properly Wash Your Hands Describes how to wash your hands to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
- Mouth Happy: Teens The American Dental Association tells teens how to keep their teeth healthy, the importance of mouth guards, how to brush and floss your teeth, and much more.
- New Mouth Compiles articles about oral care; dental disorders and diseases, dental procedures, product reviews, and more.
- Reach Out USA Provides resources to teens on a variety of issues affecting teenagers such as anxiety, depression, drugs and alcohol, eating issues, friendships, dating, loss, school pressures, self-harm, and more.
- Teens Health Explores health topics relevant to teenagers.
- UV Index Mobile App The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has developed this mobile app that measures the intensity of the UV radiation from the sun.
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Drugs and Drug Abuse |
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- Addiction Center The Addiction Center has a lot of valuable information about alcohol, drugs, and mental health in their menu.
- Alcohol Awareness Provides resources for those who need help as well as signs of alcoholism, understanding alcoholism for families, staging an intervention, and more.
- Alcohol Rehab Help This organization offers a wealth of information about alcohol including the physical and mental effects of alcoholism, what is alcoholism, reactions to alcohol, treatment, helping alcoholics, and more.
- Alcoholics Anonymous Contains valuable resources for all including videos, free PDFs, and more.
- Association Against Steroid Abuse Contains information about steroids, its dangers, how they work, news, getting help, and more.
- Building a Strong Support System: Resources for Loved Ones of Alcoholics White Light Behavioral Health provides resources for loved ones of alcoholics including the effects of alcoholism on family and loved ones of alcoholics and tips on how to build a strong support system.
- Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids This lobbying group's website provides information about the smoking industry, smoking regulations, and more.
- CDC's Tobacco Information and Prevention Source (TIPS) The CDC provides a lot of information on the dangers of smoking.
- Does Social Media Impact Substance Abuse Blue Crest Recovery Center discusses how social media become an addiction and could be a cause of substance abuse.
- E-cigarettes & Vaping: What Teens Should Know The American Lung Association explains what e-cigarettes are and the health risks of vaping.
- Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation provides information about addition.
- MADD - Mothers Against Drunk Driving Contains resources about drunk driving, underage drinking, and resources for victims.
- Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth) Addiction and Abuse The Boca Recovery Center takes a look at what is methamphetamine, how addictive it is, causes and risk factors of addiction, side effects of abuse, withdraw symptoms and treatment, and more.
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Contains resources about alcoholism and its affects on the body.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse Get the facts about drugs and their effects on the body.
- NIDA for Teens: The Science behind Drug Abuse From the National Institute on Drug Abuse, get the facts on how drugs affect the body, read real life stories, and quiz yourself about what you already know about drugs and drug abuse.
- Office of National Drug Control Policy Defines the government’s policies on drug enforcement and provides useful information on prescription drug abuse, drugged driving, prevention, criminal justice reform, and more.
- Partnership to a Drugfree America There are some great resources for parents & teachers. Students can learn about the impact of abuse on others, how to get help, and more.
- Reach Out USA Provides resources to teens on a variety of issues affecting teenagers such as anxiety, depression, drugs and alcohol, eating issues, friendships, dating, loss, school pressures, self-harm, and more.
- Straight Talk about Smoking The American Academy of Pediatrics provides this brief article about the health effects of smoking with links to other resources.
- Students Against Destructive Decisions Contains information on a variety of issues such as substance abuse, driving, mental health, violence, eating disorders, and more.
- U.S. Anti-Doping Agency This agency manages the anti-doping program in the United States for the Olympics, Paralympic, Pan American, and Parapan American games.
- United States Drug Enforcement Agency Provides drug information, data and statistics, United States drug policy, and more.
- What Does Drug Addiction Look Like? First City Recovery Center in Indiana discusses the signs you should watch out for if a person you care about is becoming or is addicted to drugs.
- What Is Alcoholism? The Granite Recovery Centers explains what alcoholism is, how alcohol affects the brain and body, signs and symptoms of abuse, signs and symptoms of withdrawal, and treatment.
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Diseases, Disorders, Injuries, and Other Ailments |
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- AIDSinfo The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides information about AIDS and HIV including treatment, prevention and research.
- Allergies Describes various kinds of allergies and how they are treated.
- American Diabetes Association Focuses on what diabetes is, how it treated, and living with the disease.
- American Heart Association The official website of the American Heart Association is full of information about keeping a health heart, diseases, and more.
- American Lyme Disease Foundation Tells what Lyme disease is, what ticks transmit it, myths about it, and more.
- American Macular Degeneration Foundation Discusses the leading cause of vision loss in the United States, macular degeneration.
- American Migraine Foundation Contains many resources about migraines and how to live with them.
- American Stroke Association Shows the warning signs of a stroke as well as risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and the effects of a stroke.
- Arthritis Foundation Introduces what arthritis is, its types, treatment, juvenile arthritis, and more.
- Asthma and Allergy Foundation Defines what asthma is, its triggers, symptoms, treatments, and living with asthma. It also explains different types of allergies, symptoms, treatments, and more.
- Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation Tells how to keep your bones healthy to avoid a broken bone and explains what Osteoporosis and Paget's Disease are.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The CDC can be an excellent resource about birth defects, diseases and viruses, environmental health, and more.
- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Focuses on what Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and inflammatory bowel disease are and how they are treated.
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Explains what Cystic Fibrosis is and provides resource to patients as well research to find a cure.
- Epilepsy Foundation Looks into what epilepsy is and how to live with it.
- FARE: Food Allergy Research and Education Looks into what causes food allergies, types of food allergies, and resources for those diagnosed with food allergies.
- Flu.gov The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services provides current information about the seasonal flu, avian flu, N1H1 (swine flu), and other influenza-related viruses.
- Healthy Living From the American Diabetes Association, this site discusses diabetes, living with diabetes, recipes, and more.
- Huntington's Disease Society of America Describes what Huntington's Disease is, its symptoms, and its stages.
- I Survived Ebola Collects videos about those who survived the Ebola outbreak in Western Africa in 2014 and resources about the outbreak and the Ebola virus.
- International Rett Syndrome Foundation Rett Syndrome is a rare genetic neurological disorder that affects the patient's ability to walk, talk, eat, and even breathe easily. This site provides information to caregivers as well as the research being done about it.
- Lupus Foundation of America Tells what lupus is, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more.
- Mayo Clinic Diseases and Conditions Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a variety of diseases.
- Muscular Dystrophy Association Discusses neuromuscular diseases and care. Also looks into the science and research for a cure.
- National Emphysema Foundation Gives details about what emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are, how they can be prevented, treatment, and more.
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Gathers information about the heart, lungs, and blood including diseases and disorders like aneurysms, high blood pressure, strokes, blood clots, bronchitis, and more.
- National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases Researches and supplies information about different types of allergies, immunologic diseases, and infectious diseases
- National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases Provides information and resources on diabetes and diseases that affect the digestive system and the kidneys.
- Parkinson's Foundation Explains Parkinson's Disease including causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more.
- Prevent Blindness Discusses eye health and eye diseases and disorders such as cataracts, conjunctivitis, macular degeneration, and more.
- Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation Also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, this disease can disrupt sleep. This site explores the causes, symptoms, and treatment for RLS as well as the research being done.
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases The CDC reports on statistics and on each of the sexually transmitted diseases.
- Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Provides information about this inherited disease of the blood.
- Spina Bifida Association Tells about the disabling birth defect, living with SB, and the research being done.
- WHO: Infectious Diseases Contains fact sheets about a variety of infectious diseases, pandemics and epidemics, and more.
- Zika Virus The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains the Zika Virus including how it spreads, how to treat, and how to prevent from getting it.
CANCER
- American Cancer Association Provides resources on cancer, how to stay health, support and treatments, research, and more.
- Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies The companion website to the Ken Burns documentary that investigates the historical and scientific aspects of cancer. Includes clips, episode guide, and teacher's guide.
- Cancer: Facts, Causes, Symptoms, and Research Defines what cancer is, classifies different types of cancers, and discusses causes, how it spreads, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and more.
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Focuses on blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and others.
- Mesothelioma.net Provides educational information about the rare cancer caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos.
- The Mesothelioma Center The Mesothelioma Center discusses what asbestos is and its health effects after prolonged exposure and what Mesothelioma is, its symptoms, treatment, and more.
- National Brain Tumor Society This society provides information about brain tumors and resources for patients and their families.
- National Cancer Institute Explains what cancer is and researches different types of cancers.
- Oral Cancer Foundation Covers oral cancers, screenings, causes and risk factors, treatment, and more.
- The Skin Cancer Foundation Gives details on skin cancer including causes, ways to prevent it, screening, treatment, and more.
- Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Looks into facts and statistics about breast cancer, risk factors, screening, treatment, and more.
COVID-19
- CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gives information about COVID-19 including local guidance, national cases, travel advisories, vaccine information, and more.
- Community Health Literacy Project Provides fact sheets about COVID-19 in 39 languages.
- COVID.gov Gathers resources relating to COVID-19 including how to get masks, find treatment options, and how to order free COVID home tests.
- Dear Pandemic A team of female experts in nursing, mental health, demography, health policy/economics, and epidemiology answer questions about the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Following the Science Chronicles how the global science community responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
- Illinois Department of Public Health COVID-19 Home Provides information about COVID-19 cases in the state, quarantine & isolation guidance, how to get tested, and vaccine information.
- MicroCOVID Project Calculates your risk of infection by entering your location and describing the scenario.
- Vaccines Find out more about the COVID-19 vaccines and where you can get it.
- World Health Organization Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard Reports on COVID-19 cases throughout the globe, what measures are being taken, international travel restrictions and advisories, and more.
INJURIES
- Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Discusses spinal injuries and paralysis.
- Concussion The American Academy of Neurology explains what a concussion is, its dangers, and how it is treated.
- Concussions: A Century of Controversy and Research Examines concussions and chronic brain injuries associated with playing football.
- Dealing with Sports Injuries (For Teens) Dr. Mary L. Gavin discusses types of sports injuries, prevention, and key points to common sorts injuries.
- Fractures (Broken Bones) The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons examines fractures, types of fractures, how they are treated, and more.
- Sports Injuries John Hopkins Medicine outlines different kinds of sports injuries, rehabilitations, and links to more information.
- Sports Injuries The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases takes a look at what sports injuries are, types of injuries, and more.
- Stop Sports Injuries Distributes tip sheets on how to prevent sports injuries including overuse for each sport and how to treat and prevent certain common injuries.
VACCINES
- The History of Vaccines Timelines, articles, and more are used to describe the history of vaccines, from the College of Physicians of Philadelphia.
- How Do Vaccines Work? The University of Chicago Medicine has put out a series of five videos that explains how vaccines work, the different types of vaccines, how they are made, how they are approved by the FDA, and what mRNA vaccines are.
- Vaccines and Immunizations The CDC explains the importance of different vaccines and when they should be taken. It also lists diseases that are practically extinct thanks in part to vaccines.
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Safety and First Aid |
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- About Home Safety The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development gives some tips on how to keep your home safe. Also includes links to resources about allergies, asthma, carbon monoxide, integrated pest management, lead, mold, and radon.
- American Burn Association Prevention Resources Stresses what you can do to prevent fires and serious burns at the holidays, cooking, heating your home, and around your home.
- American Red Cross Here you can find classes or review online first aid, CPR, how to use an AED, safety while babysitting, in the water, and more.
- Carbon Monoxide's Impact on Indoor Air Quality The Environmental Protection Agency highlights the sources and dangers of carbon monoxide emission in the home and ways you can prevent it from building up.
- CDC Natural Disasters and Severe Weather The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides tips and suggestions of what you can do to be prepared for earthquakes, extreme heat, floods, landslides and mudslides, lightning, tornadoes, tsunamis, volcanoes, wildfires, and winter weather.
- Driving Safety A collection of resources about automobile safety, getting a driver's license, distracted driving, and more.
- First Aid From Medline Plus, here you can learn basic first aid and more.
- Mayo Clinic First Aid Gives first aid instructions from burns to tick bites.
- National Fire Protection Association In the Public Education section, there are resources about fire risks and causes, staying safe, and more.
- National Safety Council Provides safety information at work, on the road, at home, and more.
- Prepare for Emergencies The American Red Cross provides information on how families can prepare for emergencies and information on home fire safety, hurricane safety, wildfire safety, earthquake safety, winter storm safety, flood safety, and more.
- Ready.Gov The federal government provides this resource to help Americans form an emergency plans and how to be prepared for events such as wildfires, hurricanes, flooding, winter storms, power outages, home fires, and a pandemic.
- Tornado Safety NOAA's Storm Prediction Center explains ways to be safe during a tornado.
- U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety The U.S. Coast Guard created this site to provide boaters regulations, safety checks, boat safety course information, recalls, and more.
- United States Consumer Safety Commission This commission is charged with making sure various products are safe for consumer use. The Safety Education is full of product recalls, safety tips, and more.
- Water Safety The American Red Cross explains why water safety is so important and provides safety tips.
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