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Following are health, medical and wellness resources I've gleaned during Internet reference searches. Enjoy!
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For your convenience, following are new links:                    updated: 08/27/2010

  • Cardiac Rehabilitation - National Library of Medicine (NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute). The goal is to help you return to an active life, and to reduce the risk of further heart problems. A team of specialists will create a plan for you that includes exercise training, education on heart healthy living, and counseling.
  • DrugAlert.org: a comprehensive database featuring information and news alerts about potentially dangerous drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide.

Bioethics:               Index

       End of Life Care:               Index

Health Care Reform:               Index

  • USCCB Position on Health Care Reform -  The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) promotes its support of "truly universal health policy with respect for human life and dignity." Includes letters from bishops to Congress, videos, facts and statistics, frequently asked questions, and links for contacting members of Congress.
  • Cardinal George's Statement on Health Care - USCCB 2009 Fall Assembly
  • Catholic Medical Association – Open Letter to Catholic Organizations. Calls for a renewed emphasis on the principle of subsidiarity across the spectrum of issues in health care financing and services.…critiques the federal government-centered approach evident in legislation passed out of congressional committees. Even apart from the issue of abortion and respect for conscience rights, such an approach is wrong in principle, demonstrably ineffective in practice, and dangerous given the Obama administration's evident refusal to respect human life.
  • "Principles of Catholic Social Teaching and Health Care Reform": A Joint Pastoral Statement of Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann and Bishop Robert W. Finn - Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.
  • Search the Health Reform Bill: Updated to include House of Representatives bill H.R. 4872, The Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010, March 18, 2010 (6,219 pages). Also search the combination of the Senate & House of Representatives health bills passed in November & December 2009.

Diseases and Conditions:               Index

  • Addictionsearch.com - Drug and Alcohol Addiction Research and Treatment Center Listings. Your source for addiction related research on drug rehabs and alcohol treatment programs, treatment centers and rehabilitation information. Our resources provide comprehensive drug addiction treatment, drug and alcohol rehabs and substance abuse treatment research.
    • Center for Online Addiction -  offers hope and valuable resources to those seeking information about Internet addiction. Internet addiction is a type of compulsive disorder and as an organization, we are specifically dedicated to helping people who suffer from this new form of addictive behavior.
    • Internet Connectivity -  Addiction and Dependency Study. Steven John Thompson, The Pennsylvania State University
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  • Allergy Basics Center -  links to informative articles on asthma, food allergies, children's allergies, latex allergies, hay-fever, airborne and seasonal allergies, skin allergies, insect bites and stings, allergy testing and anaphylaxis. Don't let the disclaimer at the beginning scare you out of using the site—the information is invaluable for those with allergies of any sort.
  • Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (National Institute of Mental Health): An easy-to-read booklet of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Includes causes, symptoms, help and resources.
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders Health Center - WebMD: Includes Topic Overview, Symptoms, Exams/Tests, Treatment Overview, References.
    • About.com: Autism. Lisa Jo Rudy, autism guide. Includes: What is Autism? | Life with Autism | Treatments | latest articles and research.
    • Autism Toolkit for Healthcare Professionals. Experts define autism and related pervasive developmental disorders as severe neurodevelopmental conditions that seriously impair social, communicative and behavioral functioning.
  • The Breast Cancer Site: Your click on the "Click Here to Give - it's FREE" button helps fund free mammograms for women in need — low-income, inner-city and minority women whose awareness of breast cancer and opportunity for help is often limited. Your click is paid for by site sponsors, and mammogram funding is provided to clinics throughout the U.S. through the efforts of the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
  • Celiac Disease (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases). Celiac disease is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. People who have celiac disease cannot tolerate gluten, a protein in wheat, rye, and barley.
  • Clostridium Difficile (C. diff) Infections - Medline Plus: Includes basic general information, symptoms, treatment and research.
  • DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan.
  • Diseases & Conditions - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): to collaborate to create the expertise, information, and tools that people and communities need to protect their health.
  • The Diseases and Conditions Index (DCI): This new Web health index gives you a quick and easy way to get complete and dependable information about heart, lung, and blood diseases and sleep disorders.
  • Flu.gov -  comprehensive government-wide information on H1N1, pandemic and avian flu. In the event of a pandemic, this will be the authoritative site for U.S. government information on the pandemic flu outbreaks.
  • Inside Cancer (Dolan DNA Learning Center of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory): a rather remarkable exploration of the nature of cancer in the human body. Utilizing graphics and interactive animations that serve to explain this complex condition, the site is divided into sections that deal with the causes and prevention of cancer, its diagnosis and treatment, and how the disease manifests itself. Each section combines well-drawn animations with video clips of scientists narrating brief passages that illuminate the accompanying descriptions and captions.
  • Joint Disorders (Medline Plus) -  Joints can be damaged by many types of injuries or diseases - Arthritis.
  • Lyme Disease -  JAMA Patient Page (American Medical Association)
    • Lyme Disease — Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    • Prevent Lyme Disease (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). How to protect yourself from tick bites.
  • Mayo Clinic–Symptom Checker -  Tools for healthier lives. Use this guide to discover the most common causes of common symptoms.
  • Melanoma -  What You Need to Know.
  • The Mesothelioma Center: A one-stop resource on all the dangers of asbestos cancer ranging from occupational exposure to mesothelioma treatment options with more than 3000 pages of the most comprehensive and cutting edge information on the web.
  • National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) -  To support and promote the best science on alcohol and health for the benefit of all by: Increasing the understanding of normal and abnormal biological functions and behavior relating to alcohol use | Improving the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of alcohol use disorders | Enhancing quality health care.
    • The Cool Spot (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism): Resources, information, and support on alcohol use and abuse among teenagers. The site contains a selection of external resources that may be of assistance to persons with a drinking problem, or for those with a family member who is having a problem with drinking.
    • Helping Patients Who Drink Too Much -  A Clinician’s Guide. Written for primary care and mental health clinicians, it addresses the subject of how to help patients with alcohol problems. Created by qualified professionals at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), is divided into several sections designed to help such practitioners with the process of screening for alcohol problems and, if necessary, conducting an intervention. Finally, the site is rounded out by a FAQ document which answers such questions as "What can I do to help patients who struggle to remain abstinent or who relapse?"
    • Older Adults and Alcohol -  You Can Get Help (National Institute on Aging). Download booklet (PDF) in right column
    • Rethinking Drinking - Alcohol and Your Health -  Web site and booklet produced by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), a part of the National Institutes of Health. Many drinkers may be unaware that their drinking habits are putting them at risk for alcohol-related problems.…Others may know that their drinking is causing problems, but don't know where to turn for help in cutting back or quitting. Rethinking Drinking provides evidence-based information for all of these people, along with support for making a change.
    • Tips for Cutting Down on Drinking (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
  • National MRSA Education Initiative -  Preventing MRSA Skin Infections Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Information Center - Facts and Myths
  • Project Cork -  Department of Community and Family Medicine, Dartmouth Medical School. "Cork's mission is to assemble and disseminate current, authoritative information on substance abuse for clinicians, health care providers, human service personnel, and policy makers. Project Cork produces a bibliographic database, offers current awareness services, produces resource materials, responds to queries, and collaborates in professional education efforts.
  • Sundowner’s Syndrome largely remains a mystery to medical science, although there are several theories about why these symptoms begin at night. More and more studies are being conducted to try to determine the exact cause. Check additional page links along top-right column.
  • Sun Safety Information for Everyone -  Magellan’s Travel Advice - Health Issues.
  • Whooping Cough (Pertussis) - MedlinePlus

Health:               Index

  • Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) -  USA's lead Federal agency for research on health care quality, costs, outcomes, and patient safety.
  • American Heart Association - Healthy Lifestyle -  Better lifestyle habits can help you reduce your risk for heart attack. Learn what you can do to help prevent heart disease and stroke.
  • Bed Bugs - Biology and Management (Harvard School of Public Health): Bed bugs are increasingly becoming a problem within residences of all kinds, including homes, apartments, hotels, cruise ships, dormitories and shelters.
  • Beware of Bug Bites and Stings (Food and Drug Administration)
  • Care.com -  Senior Care Directory (National). Care.com can help you find the best resources for all your elder-care needs, from financial and legal, to medical and social and more.
  • CDC -  Health Tips for Students Studying Abroad. In celebration of International Education Week (November 17-21), CDC’s travel health experts have put together this "study guide" for some tips on how to prepare for a safe and healthy study-abroad experience.
  • College Health and Safety (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
    • CampusHealthandSafety.org is an online resource for higher education administrators, students, parents, and other professionals who are seeking information about creating healthier and safer living and learning environments for college and university students, both on campus and in the surrounding community. This Web site emphasizes a comprehensive public health-based approach to addressing alcohol and other drug use and violence and in promoting mental health wellness among students.
  • Empowered Patient -  Tips for Savvy Medical Web Surfing
  • The Environmental Health Science Education is an education outreach of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences provides educators, students and scientists with easy access to reliable tools, resources and classroom materials. It seeks to invest in the future of environmental health science by increasing awareness of the link between the environment and human health.
  • FamilyDoctor.org -  "health information for the whole family from the American Academy of Family Physicians." All of the information is written and reviewed by physicians and patient education professionals. You'll find guides for Healthy Living | Smart Patient Guide | Women’s–Men’s–Seniors’–Kids' Health | Over the Counter Guide | Drug Information.
  • Gardening Health and Safety Tips (CDC) -  Some tips to help keep you safe and healthy so that you can enjoy the beauty and bounty gardening can bring.
  • Genetics Home Reference provides consumer-friendly information about the effects of genetic variations on human health.
  • Hand Sanitizer Risks (CNN - Dr. Sanjay Gupta): The New England Journal of Medicine first warned of cases of people ingesting hand sanitizer a few months ago. If you have any questions, you can call the American Association of Poison Control Centers Poison Help Line 1-800-222-1222. You'll be connected to your local poison control center.
  • Hard Surface Hygiene Fact Sheet -  Information on Disinfecting and Sanitizing Products. A new consumer fact sheet published by The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) describes the safe, beneficial, and proper use of surface cleaning products and disinfectants.
  • HealthNews -  Health News, Natural Health, Family Health, Nutrition & Diet, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Beauty
  • Health Tips (Tips.Net): Designed to increase your general knowledge about health issues and, thereby, to provide what you need in order to effectively maintain and improve your health.
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  • iFirstAid -  St. John Ambulance believes that everyone should learn at least the basic First Aid techniques. You may need to use them at any time at home, at school or work or even while you're travelling. Knowing what to do can make the difference to a person's recovery, and you could even save their life.
  • Men's Health Center (WebMD): Find men's health topics and information.
  • Most Americans Should Consume Less Sodium (1,500 mg/Day or Less) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Too much sodium is bad for your health and can increase your blood pressure and risk for a heart attack or stroke.
  • Peanut Butter Product Recalls - FDA. Note: This list includes food products subject to recall in the United States since January 2009 related to peanut butter and peanut paste recalled by Peanut Corporation of America. This list will be updated as new information is received. This information is current as of the date indicated. Once included, all food recalls will remain listed. Updated regularly.
  • Sun Safety Information for Everyone -  Magellan’s Travel Advice - Health Issues.
  • Teen Dating Violence (CDC). Unhealthy relationships can start early and last a lifetime. Dating violence often starts with teasing and name calling. These behaviors are often thought to be a "normal" part of a relationship. But these behaviors can lead to more serious violence like physical assault and rape.
  • Travelers' Health (CDC) -  offers information to assist travelers and their health-care providers in deciding the vaccines, medications, and other measures necessary to prevent illness and injury during international travel.
  • UnsafeHome.com -  Do you know about the ingredients found in the common household products you use everyday – do you know which ones might be dangerous to you and your family's health? UnsafeHome.com educates 'the public, specifically parents and caregivers, about environmental toxins that affect children's health.' Now you can find all the pertinent information you need to know about these toxins.
  • Women's Health Center (WebMD): Information on Women's Wellness, Nutrition, Fitness, Intimate Questions, and Weight Loss.

       Elder Care and Geriatrics:               Index

Medical:               Index

       Sports Medicine:               Index
  • Exercise is Medicine (American College of Sports Medicine & the American Medical Association): the primary objective is to encourage athletic trainers, physicians and other health care providers to record physical activity as a vital sign during patient visits. Able patients will be advised to participate in at least 30 minutes of physical activity, and 10 minutes of stretching and light muscle training, five days a week. Includes sections for Physicians, Health & Fitness Professionals, the Public, Media and other Exercise Resources.
  • ImPACT - Concussion Management. ImPACT is used by numerous NFL teams, a number of Major League Baseball teams (including all umpires), several National Basketball Association teams, and more than 250 colleges and universities. In addition, more than 900 high schools nationwide currently use the ImPACT program.
    • Head and Brain Injuries -  Also called: Concussion, TBI, Traumatic brain injury. Every year, millions of people in the U.S. sustain head and brain injuries. Some are minor because the skull is quite good at protecting the brain. More than half are bad enough that people must go to the hospital. Serious head injuries can lead to permanent brain damage or death.
    • Heads Up -  Concussion in Youth Sports. CDC’s new youth sports tool kit teaches coaches, athletes, and parents to play it safe when it comes to concussions.
    • Learn to Prevent & Recognize Concussions (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  • Sports Injuries (Medline Plus) -  Accidents, poor training practices or improper gear can cause them. Some people get hurt because they are not in shape. Not warming up or stretching enough can also lead to injuries.
  • SportsMedicineDictionary.com: a sports medicine dictionary detailing and terms relating to sports injuries, nutrition, exercise, and training.
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  • UPMC Sports Medicine offers a complete range of services, focusing on the treatment and prevention of injuries and illnesses related to daily physical activity, exercise, sports and the performing arts.

Medical References, Journals and Directories:               Index

  • American Academy of Family Physicians -  to promote and maintain high quality standards for family doctors who are providing continuing comprehensive health care to the public.
  • The Anatomy Lesson -  a regional/systemic approach to the study of anatomy which takes a look at each system separately (vascular, respiratory, etc.) Each lesson will point out various structures found in the particular region being examined and then followed by a review of what has been covered.
  • CampusHealthandSafety.org -  online resource for higher education administrators, students, parents, and other professionals who are seeking information about creating healthier and safer living and learning environments for college and university students, both on campus and in the surrounding community.
  • Cardinal Francis George - Keep Conscience Protections for Health Care Workers. WASHINGTON-Cardinal Francis George is urging Catholics in the United States to tell the Obama Administration to retain Health and Human Services regulations governing conscience protections for health care workers.
  • CDC WONDER (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) -  powerful database tool that puts CDC health data at Web users’ fingertips. The easy-to-use, menu-driven system is free to public health professionals and the general public.
  • Changing Face of Medicine (NIH) -  "Discover the many ways that women have influenced and enhanced the practice of medicine."
  • Disease, Condition, & Injury Fact Sheets (UPMC-Health Library) -  provide comprehensive, yet concise evidence-based information on a variety of health conditions, diseases and injuries.
  • Disaster and Emergency Resources (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services): Prepare, Respond, Recover
  • DocFinder -  online physician directory. Developed by Administrators In Medicine (AIM) National Organization for State Medical & Osteopathic Board Executive Directors. DocFinder contains the licensing background and disciplinary information of physicians and other health care practitioners with much more detailed Medical Malpractice, Hospital Discipline and Criminal Conviction information…
  • eMedExpert: privately owned and funded; not affiliated with any manufacturer, merchant, or advocacy group. Includes drugs reviews and comparisons, Brand/Generic name correspondence tool, PDR's Side effects index. Information is based on recent reviews and articles published in the medical literature and drug prescribing information approved by the US FDA.
  • eMedicine: point-of-care clinical reference featuring up-to-date, searchable, peer-reviewed medical articles organized in specialty-focused textbooks, and is continuously updated with practice-changing evidence culled daily from the medical literature.
  • The EM-DAT Emergency Disasters Database -  maintained by the WHO Collaborating Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED), provides access to useful information concerning both natural and manmade disasters, such as famine, wind storms, extreme temperature, industrial accidents, drought, and earthquakes.
  • Harvard Public Health Review (Harvard University School of Public Health) addresses such topics as alcohol use among college students and HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment in the developing world.
  • Health Channel (AllRefer.com): extensive information from trusted sources on over 4,000 topics including diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, surgeries, nutrition, poisons, and special topics. There is also focus on family and community health.
  • HealthLink - Office of Clinical Informatics, Medical College of Wisconsin: Promotes health and well-being with accurate, timely, impartial, and authoritative medical information.
  • HealthNewsReview -  dedicated to improving the accuracy of news stories about medical treatments, tests, products and procedures and helping consumers evaluate the evidence for and against new ideas in health care.
  • Healthopedia.com: a 'medical and health consumer information resource containing comprehensive and unbiased information in patient-friendly language from trusted sources on over 1,500 health topics, 70 focused health centers, and more than 11,000 drugs and medications.'
  • HealthWeb - Linking You to the Best in Health Information. A collaboration of the Greater Midwest Region of the National Network Libraries of Medicine and participating HealthWeb institutions that provides organized access to evaluated non-commercial, health-related, Internet-accessible resources.
  • The Healthy People Library Project - Your Guide to Health Resources: The goal is to empower libraries to play an active role in increasing the quality and years of healthy life and eliminating health disparities for all Americans. Click on Health Resources | Health Outreach | The Science Insider. Note the selections in left column.
  • History of Medicine: Online Syllabus Archive. The National Library of Medicine's online syllabus archive collects college and university syllabi in the history of medicine, public health, the biomedical sciences, nursing, and related areas.
  • Hospital Compare (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services): Find information on how well hospitals care for patients with certain medical conditions or surgical procedures, and results from a survey of patients about the quality of care they received during a recent hospital stay.
  • Inside the Brain -  An Interactive Tour. The Alzheimer's Association sponsors this website for the purpose of helping the general public better understand the workings of the brain and 'how Alzheimer's affects it.' The links to other sites give the visitor the opportunity to explore the brain in its entirety from a variety of approaches.
  • Institute of Medicine (IOM) -  National Academies: serves as adviser to the nation to improve health. The Institute provides unbiased, evidence-based, and authoritative information and advice concerning health and science policy to policy-makers, professionals, leaders in every sector of society, and the public at large.
  • Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health -  contains news briefs, feature articles, expert essays, and a number of online extras in the field of public health.
  • The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) -  to promote the science and art of medicine and the betterment of the public health.
  • The Journal of Family Practice -  the preferred source of original research and evidence-based medical information for practicing family physicians, family medicine researchers, and other primary care clinicians.
  • The Linacre Centre for Healthcare Ethics exists to help Catholics and others to explore the Church's position on bioethical issues. Its perspective is informed by Catholic moral teaching, but in defending such teaching it seeks also to enable dialogue with those of no religious faith.
  • MD Travel Health -  Complete travel health information for physicians and travelers. Helps travelers look up the country of their choice and offers suggestions on which vaccinations to get, what symptoms to look out for, what precautions to take and what food items to avoid.
  • Medical-Glossary.com: a helpful guide to diseases, medical procedures, treatments, biological functions, nursing, and medicine.
  • MedPage Today -  medical news service for physicians that links consumer medical news and the professional medical analysis needed by clinicians. Offers reliable, physician-reviewed Teaching Brief™ articles that not only include news summaries, but also actionable information and perspective to better understand the implications of the news and engage in an informed dialogue about the latest medical breakthroughs.
  • The Medpedia Project -  the world's largest collaborative online encyclopedia of medicine. Physicians, medical schools, hospitals, health organizations and public health professionals are volunteering to collaboratively build the most comprehensive medical clearinghouse in the world for information about health, medicine and the body. This free public site will officially launch at the end of 2008.
  • Medem's Medical Library provides patients with reliable health care information from introductory to advanced texts—Diseases and Conditions, Therapies and Health Strategies, Health and Society.
  • Medical/Health Sciences Libraries on the Web -  compiled by Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, University of Iowa
  • Medical Matrix: Guide to Internet Clinical Medicine Resources covering Specialties, Diseases, Clinical Practice, Medical Literature, Education, Alternative Medicine, Ethics & Law, and Medical Computing, Internet and Technology.
  • MedicalStudent.com: A digital library of authoritative medical information for the medical student and all students of medicine. This is the "all-in-one" site for every medical student.
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  • Medical News Today is the largest independent health and medical news website on the Internet. Medical News Today is updated with more than 50 articles every day, 7 days a week— more than any other health news site.
  • Medical Reference (LibrarySpot): Diseases & Conditions, Medical News, and Reference
  • MedicineNet® is a network of U.S. Board Certified Physicians and Allied Health Professionals. Include diseases and conditions, symptoms and signs, procedures and tests, medications, MedTerms dictionary.
  • MedlinePlus -  health information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine (NLM). Extensive information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other trusted sources on over 750 diseases and conditions. There are directories, a medical encyclopedia and a medical dictionary, easy-to-understand tutorials on common conditions, tests, treatments, health information, extensive information on prescription and nonprescription drugs.
  • MedPix™ Medical Image Database -  Peer Reviewed Teaching Files and Imaging Atlas
  • Medscape Professional Portal (from WebMD): helps physicians and healthcare professionals improve their clinical knowledge and practice of medicine. Its original content, including daily medical news, commentary, conference coverage, expert columns and continuing medical education, or CME, activities are written by authors from widely respected academic institutions and edited and managed by our in-house editorial staff.
  • MedTerms™ – online medical dictionary is the medical reference for MedicineNet.com, containing easy-to-understand explanations of over 16,000 medical terms. This online medical dictionary provides quick access to hard-to-spell and often misspelled medical definitions through an extensive alphabetical listing.
  • The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy - 17th Edition. For Healthcare Professionals.
  • Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary: Browse the Medical dictionary alphabetically.
  • The National Academies bring together committees of experts in all areas of scientific and technological endeavor. Four organizations comprise the Academies: the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council.
  • National Alliance for Hispanic Health -  advocates on behalf of the well being of Hispanics across the country, and over the years, they have created a number of resources that will pique the interest of public health experts and the general public. Visitors can get a handle of some of their most requested documents, which include fact sheets on health issues in the Hispanic community, phone hotlines, and news updates about their latest work.
  • National Institutes of Health -  Health Information. This consumer-oriented National Institutes of Health site includes Quick Links, on the left side of the page, to such topics as "Child & Teen Health", "Men's Health", "Minority Health", and "Seniors' Health".
  • The National Library of Medicine (NLM) - the National Institutes of Health (NIH): world's largest medical library. The Library collects materials and provides information and research services in all areas of biomedicine and health care.
  • Nutrition.gov - National Agricultural Library, Food and Nutrition Information Center. "The Best Nutrition Information at Your Fingertips." Answers numerous nutrition related questions, provides helpful hints on planning nutritional meals, food recalls, and food safety. People trying to lose weight can find suggestions for weight control through exercise and proper nutrition. Users can also find useful information about food composition and how your diet can prevent or help manage diseases.
  • OmniMedicalSearch.com -  search authoritative medical search engines, Conditions & Diseases, MedPro for Medical Professionals who need peer level information, latest health and medical news, journals, databases and image collections.
  • PDRhealth™ -  the consumer Web portal of the Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR®), which has provided trusted and authoritative drug and clinical information to physicians for over 60 years. The PDRhealth site offers consumer-friendly explanations of disease states and conditions as well as the safe and effective use of prescription and non-prescription drugs as well as herbal medicines.
  • Physician Assistant History Center -  The PAHx Center is dedicated to the study of the history and legacy of the physician assistant profession through the collection and identification of appropriate papers, manuscripts, magazine and newspaper clippings, newsletters, references, reports, dissertations, oral histories, biographies, films, slides, videos, photographs, artifacts, memorabilia and digital images.
  • PriMed - Patient Education Center. Search authoritative medical information from Harvard Medical School on more than 500 topics, e.g., - Depression
  • The Public Library of Science (PLoS) is a nonprofit organization of scientists and physicians committed to making the world's scientific and medical literature a public resource. Open the doors to the world's library of scientific knowledge by giving any scientist, physician, patient, or student—anywhere in the world—unlimited access to the latest scientific research.
  • SearchMedica Primary Care presents results from Web sites dedicated to practicing medical professionals.
  • Science Direct -  world's largest electronic collection of science, technology and medicine full text and bibliographic information.
  • A Student's Guide to the Medical Literature -  designed especially for medical students, but it can be used by anyone who wants a guide to the medical literature. Includes: A Tutorial outlining a simple 4-step approach to reading medical literature | Search Strategies with links to the best web sites | A Guide to Critical Appraisal of journal articles with step-by-step explanation of the "User's Guide approach.
  • U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) -  Protecting and Promoting Your Health.
    • Kid’s Home Page
    • Food Safety 101 -  USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service offers tips to students and consumers on how to prevent foodborne illness. The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline regularly responds to calls from students with questions about how to safely cook and prepare foods while away at school.
  • Visible Proofs - Forensic Views of the Body -  The history of forensic medicine struggles to develop scientific methods that translate views of bodies and body parts into "visible proofs" that can persuade judges, juries, and the public. Three online activities and three lesson plans introduce forensic medicine, anthropology, technology, and history. Designed specifically for students and educators, the lesson plans provide educators with ready-made resources for the classroom and the online activities promote active learning for students.
  • WebMD Health Consumer Portals -  detailed information on a particular disease or condition, analyze symptoms, locate physicians, store individual healthcare information, receive periodic e-newsletters on topics of individual interest, enroll in interactive courses and participate in online communities with peers.
Medications and Drug Lists:               Index
  • Drugs.com -  Prescription drug information for consumers & professionals. The most popular, comprehensive and up-to-date drug information resource online. Fast, easy searching of over 24,000 approved medications.
  • DrugAlert.org: a comprehensive database featuring information and news alerts about potentially dangerous drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide.
  • DrugDigest is the most comprehensive source of noncommercial, evidence-based, consumer-oriented drug information on the Internet. Database includes more than 1,500 drugs and remedies, herbs & supplements and pill images.
  • Drug Error Finder (United States Pharmacopeia’s (USP))–Look-alike/Sound-alike Drug Names: A service to healthcare practitioners, industry, consumers, USP has developed a free tool for accessing drug names that have been identified with a medication error. USP's Drug Error Finder allows a user to search more than 1,400 drugs involved in look-alike and/or sound-alike errors. It not only lists the other drugs involved in a mix-up, but also designates the severity of the error where at least one report was received through USP's Reporting Programs.
  • DrugWatch.com: a comprehensive database of 1000s of different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide. Includes up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications and includes details about associated side effects to aid in the protection of patients and consumers. A-Z Drug Index.
  • MedWatch -  timely safety information on drugs and other medical products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
  • The NLM Drug Information Portal -  provides the public, healthcare professionals, and researchers a gateway to current, accurate and understandable drug information from the National Library of Medicine and other key government agencies.
  • Pfizer - Medicine Safety Education -  Pfizer developed this interactive educational resource to help health care providers, public health professionals, patients, and caregivers learn more about medicine safety. "Understanding Risk", "Medicine Safety Timeline", and "Partnering to Protect Patients" have been developed for professional audiences. "Medicine Safety for Patients" has helpful information developed especially for patients and caregivers.
  • Pillbox (NLM - NIH): an aid in the identification of unknown solid dosage pharmaceuticals. The system combines high-resolution images of tablets and capsules with FDA-approved appearance information (imprint, shape, color, etc.) to enable users to visually search for and identify an unknown solid dosage pharmaceutical.
  • RxList -  The Internet Drug Index for prescription drugs and medications
       Alternative Medicine and Supplements:               Index

  • Annie's Remedy -  Essential Oils & Herbs. Caveat: Information on the traditional uses and properties of herbs provided on this site are for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. Every attempt has been made for accuracy, but none is guaranteed. Many traditional uses and properties of herbs have not been validated by the FDA. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before self-administering herbs.
  • The Dietary Supplements Labels Database -  The National Library of Medicine has released a new resource focused on dietary supplements. The Dietary Supplements Labels Database includes information from the labels of over 2,000 brands of dietary supplements in the marketplace, including vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, and other specialty supplements.
  • Herbal Medicine (U.S. National Library of Medicine-NIH): An herb is a plant or plant part used for its scent, flavor or therapeutic properties. Herbal medicine products are dietary supplements that people take to improve their health. Many herbs have been used for a long time for claimed health benefits. They are sold as tablets, capsules, powders, teas, extracts and fresh or dried plants. However, some can cause health problems, some are not effective and some may interact with other drugs you are taking.
  • Herbals, Supplements & Alternative Therapies (PDRHealth)
    • Stevia FAQ -  What's Next for the Sugar Substitute? Questions and answers about Stevia's potential use as a component of sweeteners.
    • Herb & Supplement Encyclopedia (FloraHealth.com): Scroll down the page for an A to Z listing of accurate and up to date information on herbs that are commonly used in herbal preparations within Canada and the United States.
  • Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine -  covers the following topics: ethnobotany, ethnomycology, ethnozoology, ethnoecology, traditional medicines, traditional healthcare in households and domestic arenas, migrant healthcare/urban ethnobiology, pluralistic healthcare in developing countries,, as well as other related areas in environmental, nutritional, medical and visual anthropology.
  • National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NIH)
    • Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM): group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine. As with adults, a wide range of CAM therapies are used in children, including herbs and dietary supplements, massage, acupuncture, chiropractic care, naturopathy, and homeopathy.

Mental Health and Counseling:               Index

  • Affirmation Therapy -  describes the psychiatric work of Conrad Baars, MD and Anne Terruwe on the nature of man based on St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica. Their approach is named affirmation therapy, and the important clinical discovery of Emotional Deprivation Disorder . It involves treating people by guiding them in learning to love and receive love, thus healing all negative behavior.
  • The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the prevention, treatment and cure of anxiety disorders and to improve the lives of all people who suffer from them.
  • The Bright Side, Wings of Support -  Resources and information on depression, grief, suicide, mental illness and emotional well being.
  • Compulsive Hoarding - Obsessive Compulsive Foundation -  Covers What is Compulsive Hoarding? Q/A, treatment, effects on family and society, research articles and case studies.
  • CopeCareDeal -  a mental health site for teens. All content has been reviewed by a psychiatrist specializing in child and adolescent care. The site is divided into three areas, 'Cope' where positive thinking comes into play, 'Care,' featuring articles and resources to help your teenager take care of herself/himself and friends and 'Deal,' with emphasis on feelings. Sponsored By the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands with support from the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
  • Coping With a Disaster or Traumatic Event - Trauma and Disaster Mental Health Resources (CDC): The effects of a disaster, terrorist attack, or other public health emergency can be long-lasting, and the resulting trauma can reverberate even with those not directly affected by the disaster. This page provides general strategies for promoting mental health and resilience.
  • Cornerstone of Hope: dedicated to providing support, education, and hope for the grieving. Guided by Christian values of compassion Cornerstone offers comprehensive grief support services to those seeking support after the death of a loved one and to the professional community who serves the bereaved.
  • Counseling & Therapy With Values -  a directory of independent counselors and clinics throughout North America that provide counseling and resources to individuals, couples, and families while upholding strong values. We are also firm supporters of marriage counseling and family therapy, believing in the value of strong healthy families and relationships.
  • "Forgiveness: the Keystone of Human Values" by Fr. Brian Cavanaugh, TOR. Forgiveness can be "one way to reduce conflict and hostility, as well as to promote understanding and respect…to diminish unresolved hurt and pain that burdens many…" Forgiveness is a choice, a decision, an act of bravery requiring courage; it is hard work.
    • "Forgiveness: Part of Healing" by Elaine Walton ("Marriage and Families," April 2001): "We can say, "I forgive," but still question if we have truly forgiven. We may not be able to decide if forgiveness is important or valuable.…"
  • Helpguide.org: Understand, Prevent and Resolve Life's Challenges. Expert information and non-commercial resources for mental and emotional health, active healthy lifestyles, and aging issues.
  • HealthyMinds.org - The American Psychiatric Association (APA): useful resources to educate consumers and patients about maintaining healthy minds and healthy lives. Plus, Hotline Numbers (toll-free), Non-profit resources, Associations and Government resources.
  • The Jed Foundation promotes efforts to prevent suicide by college students. It has released a "Framework for Developing Institutional Protocols for the Acutely Distressed or Suicidal College Student" to help colleges and universities with their intervention programs.
  • LukeNotes -  newsletter of Saint Luke Institute. Each issue includes an article and a case study which discusses significant issues facing women and men religious, clergy, and persons ministering in the Church. Our goal is to foster the healthy psycho-spiritual development of women and men who serve the Church. Articles index.
  • The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health.
    • Health & Outreach -  Anxiety Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD, ADD), Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depressive Illness), Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, etc.
  • Our Inner Source -  to bring people together, help to expand their consciousness of new ideas and concepts, and give people the support they need to bring love and gratitude into their hearts.
  • Recession Forcing More Married Couples to Seek Counseling Rather than Divorce
  • Scrupulous Anonymous -  ministering to those afflicted with scrupulosity…Archives
  • Suicide and Mental Health Association (SMHAI): dedicated to suicide and mental health related issues. Our main goal is to prevent suicidal behavior and to relieve its effects on all who maybe affected by it. We also promote and advocate education, awareness and treatment in regards to mental health.
  • Support for Students Exposed to Trauma (RAND Corp.): 200-page manual that offers an overview of the "Support for Students Exposed to Trauma" (SSET) program. which is "a series of ten lessons whose structured approach aims to reduce distress resulting from exposure to trauma."

Parenting and Family Health:               Index

  • Baby Name Guide: Expectant parents are often in a quandary as to what handle to put on the new arrival. Here you can research names by categories such as African, American, Arthurian Legend, Chinese, Floral to name but a few. You'll be able to find the most popular names for the last several years as well as get valuable tips on the naming process.
  • BAM! Body and Mind -  online destination for kids created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Designed for kids 9-13 years old, BAM! Body and Mind gives them the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices. The site focuses on topics that kids told us are important to them — such as food & nutrition, diseases, physical fitness, safety, your life, your body.
  • "A Catholic Physician Talks to Engaged Couples" -  marriage-preparation by William White, MD
  • The Child and Family WebGuide (Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development, Tufts University/Tisch Library): directory of sites on child development, teenager and family issues. Topics are selected on the basis of parent recommendations; they cover all ages, from early child development through adolescence.
  • Childbirth.org -  Pregnancy and childbirth information. Educating yourselves, knowing your options, and how to provide yourselves with the best possible care are essential to a healthy pregnancy. Enjoy the many links of educational, informational, and personal nature. Here is one of the most complete childbirth resources.
  • Child Development Institute -  recommended by ‘Psychology Today.’ Designed for parents to help with all aspects of child rearing, from prenatal, newborns, up through teenagers. There are sections on child development, parenting, child psychology, teenagers, health, safety and learning disabilities including Attention Deficit Disorder and Dyslexia.
  • The Cool Spot (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism): Resources, information, and support on alcohol use and abuse among teenagers. The site contains a selection of external resources that may be of assistance to persons with a drinking problem, or for those with a family member who is having a problem with drinking.
  • Facts About Youth (Facts): resource designed to give educators, parents and students important science-based information about healthful approaches to youth who may be conflicted about gender identity and sexual orientation. This site is a project of the American College of Pediatricians, in coalition with other organizations who share a concern for the well-being of all youth.
  • Family Education -  'information for parents on every aspect of family life.' Includes resources on child health, child development, nutrition and fitness for the whole family, and child safety.
  • FamilyDoctor.org - Health Information for the Whole Family from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
  • Family First is an organization dedicated to 'putting the family first.' Here is your portal for resources on parenting, marriage, family life and family health, resources that all parents, whether in a dual parenting situation or a single one, need. There's also a daily e-zine, Family Minute with Mark Merrill, that will give you daily tips via e-mail that always seem to arrive with the right tip at the right minute!
  • Family Tips (Tips.Net) -  Ideas, tips, and information you need to help improve your family, to help raise good children and to deal with the various challenges of family life. Tips cover behavioral problems, child care, discipline, marriage, parenting and more.
  • Fathers for Good - Knights of Columbus. Highlights the unique contributions of men, husbands and fathers. The world would be lacking without them. Includes sections on Common Challenges of Fatherhood and A Father’s Spirituality, and more.
  • Focus Adolescent Services is an internet clearinghouse of information and resources on teen and family issues to help and support families with troubled and at-risk teens.
  • Great Dad: Advice for Expectant Dads, New, Single, Stay at Home dads with Parenting Information and Pregnancy Care.
  • HealthyChildren (American Academy of Pediatrics): The mission is to attain optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
  • HealthNews -  Health News, Natural Health, Family Health, Nutrition & Diet, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Beauty
  • The Healthy Refrigerator -  Learn how to eat healthier and also how to control your cholesterol levels. "As cholesterol levels increase, most people are unaware that heart disease begins in childhood. This site is dedicated to providing heart-healthy tips for the entire family." There are tips on nutrition, on how to stock your 'healthy refrigerator,' facts about heart disease and a 'Just for Kids!' section.
  • How Your Baby Grows During Pregnancy (American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists): For your entire pregnancy, the baby depends on you for all the things it needs to grow and thrive. Although each pregnancy is unique, the growth and development of a fetus take place in a fairly standard pattern. Month by month, you and your baby prepare for birth and a new life.
  • John Rosemond’s Traditional Parenting -  psychologist and nationally syndicated columnist, has developed a web site for common-sense parenting, a must for every parent. Excellent resources including John's weekly column, his Q & A of the week, parenting stories submitted by visitors like you, resource directories, and weekly polls.
  • KidsHealth -  largest and most-visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Separate areas for kids, teens, and parents—each with its own design, age-appropriate content, and tone.
  • The Love Is Not Abuse Curriculum is a guide to teaching high school students about the issue of dating violence. Using literature and poetry, this program provides teachers with the tools to teach about this sensitive subject and is intended to be taught in either Health or English/Language Arts classes.
  • MD Travel Health -  Complete travel health information for physicians and travelers. Helps travelers look up the country of their choice and offers suggestions on which vaccinations to get, what symptoms to look out for, what precautions to take and what food items to avoid.
  • NOVA - Life's Greatest Miracle: Tracks the human development from embryo to newborn by way of the extraordinary microimagery of Swedish photographer Lennart Nilsson. Includes explanations of diagnostic and screening techniques currently used to assess the health of an unborn child, the stem cell debate. This site is indeed an important educational resource with a teacher's guide as well as suggestions for associated discussions and activities. This hour-long program is divided into eight chapters.
  • Parent's Guide to Kids' Vaccines - Food and Drug Administration
  • Parenthoodweb.com -  online parenting resource dedicated to 'helping families grow.' Our goal is to help you understand and connect with your child.
  • Robyn’s Nest - The Parenting Network -  extensive parenting site "devoted to providing you with the optimal tools to insure the best possible quality of life for your children."
  • Safety Tips for Halloween -  U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  • Teen Dating Violence (CDC). Unhealthy relationships can start early and last a lifetime. Dating violence often starts with teasing and name calling. These behaviors are often thought to be a "normal" part of a relationship. But these behaviors can lead to more serious violence like physical assault and rape.
  • Troubled Teens -  Parents of troubled teens across the country are realizing that they need help dealing with a son or daughter that is making poor decisions. And they are discovering that they are not alone. It is a time to take action! We offer both wilderness training and academic training for troubled teens.

       Cyber-Abuse and Child Protection:               Index

Wellness:               Index

  • 3SmartCubes -  Tests meant for those who are serious about discovering themselves. They are scientific, accurate and certified by PhD's. They measure one’s skills and aptitude in the following areas: IQ & Aptitude | Personality | Career | Parenting | Relationship.
  • Active Living by Design is a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and is a part of the UNC School of Public Health in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This program establishes innovative approaches to increase physical activity through community design, public policies and communications strategies.
  • The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is committed to enriching quality of life through safe and effective physical activity.
    • ACE Exercise Library
    • Exercise and Physical Fitness (Medline Plus): Most adults need at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least five days per week. Examples include walking briskly, mowing the lawn, dancing, swimming for recreation or bicycling. Stretching and weight training can also strengthen your body and improve your fitness level.
    • Exercise for Seniors (MedlinePlus): Regular exercise can prevent or delay diabetes and heart trouble. It can also reduce arthritis pain, anxiety and depression. There are four main types of exercise and seniors need some of each: 1) Endurance activities - like walking, swimming, or riding a bike - which build "staying power" and improve the health of the heart and circulatory system. 2) Strengthening exercises which build muscle tissue and reduce age-related muscle loss. 3) Stretching exercises to keep the body limber and flexible. 4) Balance exercises to reduce the chances of a fall.
    • FitClick Exercise Program: Customize a free exercise program and fitness plan. Browse 1000's of exercise plans or build your own. Workout tracker, 700+ exercises & more. It's Free.
    • How Many Calories in Your Food? Find out how many calories in over 90,000 foods. Get the nutrition facts – food calories, carbs, fat, protein & more. Calorie counter, diets & more. It's Free.
  • Be Active Your Way -  A Guide for Adults. Written for men and women ages 18 to 64, this booklet is based on the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
  • Color Matters -  Color plays a vitally important role in the world in which we live. Color can sway thinking, change actions, and cause reactions. It can irritate or soothe your eyes, raise your blood pressure or suppress your appetite.
  • Forgiveness: Letting go of Grudges and Bitterness - Mayo Clinic. When someone you care about hurts you, you can hold on to anger, resentment and thoughts of revenge—or embrace forgiveness and move forward. Katherine Piderman, Ph.D., staff chaplain at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., discusses forgiveness and how it can lead you down the path of physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.
  • Games for the Brain -  training in "brain fitness."
  • HealthNews -  Health News, Natural Health, Family Health, Nutrition & Diet, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Beauty
  • "LEAN Works: A Workplace Obesity Prevention Program" (CDC). A free web-based resource that offers interactive tools and evidence-based resources to design effective worksite obesity prevention and control programs, including an obesity cost calculator to estimate how much obesity is costing your company and how much savings your company could reap with different workplace interventions.
  • The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation -  inspires people to practice kindness and to 'pass it on' to others. With all of the pressures of everyday living, too often we forget the difference that simple acts of kindness can make In Your Classroom and In Your Community.
  • SelfGrowth.com -  Provides informative, quality Self Improvement, Personal Growth and Natural Health information to help people improve their lives. Provides information ranging from Goal Setting and Stress Management to Natural Health and Alternative Medicine.
  • Strengthening Activities and Older Adults (CDC): Muscle-strengthening activities can provide numerous health benefits, particularly as you grow older. There are many ways you can strengthen your muscles, whether it's at home or the gym. The activities you choose should work all the major muscle groups of your body (legs, hips, back, chest, abdomen, shoulders, and arms).
  • Wellness Resources (SparkPeople). We offer nutrition, health, and fitness tools, support, and resources.

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