The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University
(CASA) is a unique think/action tank that brings together under one roof
all of the professional disciplines (health policy, medicine and nursing,
communications, economics, sociology and anthropology, law and law enforcement,
business, religion and education) needed to study and combat all forms
of substance abuse -- illegal drugs, pills, alcohol and tobacco -- as they
affect all aspects of society.
Tipworld's Cool Sites states, "Free for a 21-day trial and $6.95 a month
thereafter, RC adapts the "portal" idea currently all the rage on the Web
by offering e-mail, daily news and affirmations (inspirational quotes),
a chat room, a doctor-answered FAQ, and testing resources to determine
if you exhibit signs of addiction."
An information and news service for Patients and Parents of patients. This
page is maintained by allergists, the medical specialists who treat allergies
and asthma, and their professional association, the American College of
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Better Living Spa is an online community developed by Searle, a global
developer of health care products and services, to help people with arthritis
live life to its fullest.
"Where you don't know where to turn, Cancer Care can help."
Cancer Care offers information about cancer and treatment, and for those
in the New York City area, counseling support, referrals to other support
services, and listings of educational seminars and conferences
Medinfo offers extensive archives of information on various forms of cancer.
Discussion lists focus on such things as symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
alternatives.
Cancer News on the Net brings patients and their families the latest information
on cancer diagnosis and treatment by way of multiple links. There is also
an option to sign up for updates by way of e-mail.
A non-profit site created and maintained by WebFeats Inc., is a 'linked
list' of Internet-based resources on the prevention, detection, and treatment
of breast cancer.
This site is dedicated to helping other expectant and new parents find
the information, support, and reassurance they need. They do a very nice
job, and have a reputable physician consulting staff.
The goal of Bright Futures is to respond to current and emerging preventive
and health promotion needs of infants, children, adolescents, families,
and communities. Bright Futures guidelines, and the Bright Futures web
site have been designed to meet these needs.
On-line Articles by Jan Hunt, B.A. Psychology, M.Sc. Counseling Psychology
Board of Directors, Canadian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Editorial Assistant, Empathic Parenting (Journal of the CSPCC)
A worldwide directory of programs, research, references and resources dedicated
to the prevention of youth problems and the promotion of nurturing children.
Catch up on actual articles from Forecast Magazine, read the lastest
news, try the recipes. Overall, an excellent resource for people with diabetes
and their family members.
The Diabetic Gourmet Magazine provides information and resources dedicated
to diabetic dining and healthy living, with exciting recipes, feature articles,
and lots of diet related reading.
Has patient information material about back problems, knee problems, cumultative
trauma, shoulder problems, artificial joint replacements, and foot and
ankle problems.
This site is researched by more than 150 pre-eminent neuroscientists,
including 5 Nobel Laureates, and offers links to Internet sites as helpful
resources for people concerned about brain diseases and disorders.
This is the Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center's
Web site. Here you will find information about Alzheimer's disease and
related dementias. The ADEAR Center is a service of the National Institute
on Aging (NIA). It is an excellent resource with up to date information
on news, articles, and other resources for patients afflicted with this
disease.
An initiative of Family Life Development Center at Cornell University.
The network is dedicated to enhancing internet resources for the prevention
of child abuse and neglect, and reducing the negative conditions in the
family and the community that lead to child maltreatment.
The Family Violence Prevention Fund (FUND) is a national non-profit organization
that focuses on domestic violence education, prevention and public policy
reform.
GENERAL HEALTH ADVICE
Begin Here (Most user friendly and comprehensive sites)
Described as "a gateway consumer health information web site from the United
States government." This very well designed and comprehensive site is the
government's attempt to provide consumers with accurate medical information.
A very well organized page that offers links to various disabling illnesses.
It also lists where to find Easy Access Housing, Employment Resources,
and special information about children.
The American Council for Headache Education (ACHE) is a nonprofit patient-health
professional partnership dedicated to advancing the treatment and management
of headache and to raising the public awareness of headache as a valid,
biologically based illness.
Click on the Drug Profiles Index for information on specific medications.
Detailed and easy to read directions on use of medications can be found
here.
A grass roots project involving thousands of people interested in anxiety
disorders such as panic attacks, phobias, shyness, generalized anxiety,
obsessive-compulsive behavior and post traumatic stress. is a self-help
network dedicated to the overcoming and cure of overwhelming anxiety.
The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry publishes these
46 information sheets which provide concise and up-to-date material on
issues such as the depressed child, teen suicide, stepfamily problems and
child sexual abuse.
The WonderWise Parent home page is a place for parents and professionals
who work with them to learn about parent-child relationships. There are
on-line courses to complete (for both credit and noncredit), publications
to view, and sections devoted to humor and children in the news.
This site doesn't have anything medically oriented. It is included here
because it has very useful information for families about family centered
activities, computing, education, family ties, food, and travel.
PC Magazine's Site of the Day. Tired parents converse about willful toddlers,
sharing housework, and kid-sanctioned recipes. Scheduled discussions bring
parents together to contemplate topics such as adoption, pregnancy loss,
and home schooling. Parent Soup also has discussions for kids, and a guide
to both kid and parent sites. There's even an outlet for Guys who have
become Dads.
Has a parent, marital and kid/teen center, each with real life dramas you
can either read or listen to on Real Audio. The on-line magazine has stories,
poems, and articles. Discussion groups are also available.
This site is dedicated to helping other expectant and new parents find
the information, support, and reassurance they need. They do a very nice
job, and have a reputable physician consulting staff.
A wonderful resource where women can share their experiences with other
women with similar due dates. Good information is available about the biology
of pregnancy, nutrition, and pregnancy related complications.
Information from the Clinical Practice Guideline on Smoking Cessation,
developed by a non-Federal panel of experts sponsored by the Agency for
Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR), a U.S. Government agency.
This web site is designed to provide you with the latest information about
safe weight management and physical fitness. It allows you to determine
your Body Mass Index (BMI) and then you can walk through their interactive
rooms.
