Useful general health websites
| medscape.com | |
| This site is sponsored by CBS Health Watch. It has a variety of health news, a network of medical students, office managers, nurses, and pharmacies both in the US and internationally. Resources include news, updates, research, other resources, and medical journals. There is also a discussion board and an index of prior articles. | |
| webmd.com | |
| WebMD.com is the Internet's largest, most famous medical site. Its staff includes over 100 journalists and medial professionals. This site offers medical information, daily e-mails about medical news, information on food and nutrition, parenting and pregnancy, aging, sports and fitness, and information on women's and men's issues. This site is excellent and easy to use. | |
| gerber.com | |
| This site offers information on how/when to start new foods for your child, feeding tips for your child, and what to expect with different ages and development. | |
| Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculation | |
| This site is used to calculate body mass index. Body mass index (BMI) is measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women. |
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| diabetes.org | |
| This is the official site of the American Diabetes Association. This site can be personalized for your specific needs, and it includes resources, research and daily e-mail or other customized information. The American Diabetes Association is the nation’s leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. The mission of the organization is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health care professionals and the public. The Association is also actively involved in advocating for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes. | |
| thyroid.org | |
| Thyroid.org is the official site of the American Thyroid Association. They have a specialized section especially for patients. There is a detailed information site with specific links to different aspects of thyroid disorders, recommended books for more information, and patient support organizations. | |
| arthritis.org | |
| Arthritis.org is run by the Arthritis Foundation. It has a complete guide to all types of arthritis offering information, treatment ideas, medicine, publications, recommended books, and news regarding arthritis and treatments. This is a very thorough, easy to use site. | |
| FPnotebook.com | |
| On this site you can consult the "Dietician in the Box" about weight loss, visit the "Virtual Stork" - an online pregnancy calendar, or watch "Choosing Vasectomy" for information on vasectomy. | |
| americanheart.org | |
| AmericanHeart.org is the official site of the American Heart Association. It offers excellent information on the warning signs of stroke, heart attack, and has an easy to use risk assessment section. There is also a useful reference guide to heart attacks and strokes. This site also offers personalized services which help people manage and lower their own chances with heart attack and stroke Research, statistics, and publications related to cardiovascular issues are also listed on the site. | |
| kidshealth.org | |
| KidsHealth.org provides educational information for parents, teens, and children. |
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| babycenter.com | |
| Babycenter.com is an online resource for new and expectant parents. This site helps to answer questions such as; do's and don'ts during pregnancy, and also includes a pregnancy planner. | |
| Breastfeeding Tips (www.lalecheleague.org) | |
| This website contains information, a searchable library, and books to buy on breastfeeding. |
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