Immunization – American Academy of Pediatrics
Health and Medical Sciences, Preventive Medicine, Women's Health
Immunization – American Academy of Pediatrics
The AAP’s webpage on vaccines and immunizations contains information on immunization schedules, vaccine safety, best practices and guidelines for pediatricians and more.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Preventive Medicine
Cancer Australia
Pregnancy, Birth and Breastfeeding, Women's Health
Cancer Australia
“In July 2011, National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC) and Cancer Australia amalgamated to form a single national agency to provide leadership in cancer control and improve outcomes for Australians affected by cancer.” Find here many free resources to due with breast and ovarian cancer, geared towards both the public and to professionals.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Women’s Health–Breast Cancer
Cancer Australia Connect
Pregnancy, Birth and Breastfeeding, Women's Health
Cancer Australia Connect
This is the newsletter for Cancer Australia. Issues include articles on research, diet, diagnosis, treatment, mammograms, prevention and other issues.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Women’s Health–Breast Cancer
9/11 Health
Health and Medical Sciences, Women's Health
9/11 Health
Established by the government of New York City, this website provides scientific information and resources for people whose health was affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Recent research about physical and mental health problems is provided, as well as information about healthcare services such as counseling, medical screening, and treatment. T …
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences
The National Coalition for LGBT Health
Men's Health, Pregnancy, Birth and Breastfeeding, Women's Health
The National Coalition for LGBT Health
Health resources with the purpose of eliminating disparities in the health outcomes of LGBT populations based upon sexual orientation or gender presentation. The coalition seeks to increase participation by the LGBT community in advocacy for public and private sector policies affecting the delivery of healthcare to LGBT clients.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Sexuality; Health & Medical Sciences–Women’s Health; Health & Medical Sciences–Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Health; Health & Medical Sciences–Men’s Health
Public Health & Prevention
Health and Medical Sciences, Preventive Medicine, Public Health, Women's Health
Public Health & Prevention
This Medscape site features “Resources Centers” on numerous topics including: addiction, depression, geriatrics, hepatitis C, sports medicine, etc. Other resources here include continuing medical education, conference coverage, patient education, library of free journals, and discussion boards.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Public Health; Health & Medical Sciences–Preventive Medicine
Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
Exercise and Fitness, Health and Medical Sciences, Women's Health
Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
This “first report of the Surgeon General on physical activity and health,” was released in 1996. Summaries of the information are available in the at-a-glance section. The report provides suggestions and statistics on physical activity, and each part can be read online or downloaded.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Exercise & Fitness
Health.gov
Health and Medical Sciences, Women's Health
Health.gov
Directory of health sites from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. There are sections for general health information, health news, special initiatives, and federal agencies.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences
healthfinder.gov
Exercise and Fitness, Health and Medical Sciences, Nutrition and Diet, Preventive Medicine, Public Health, Women's Health
healthfinder.gov
Comprehensive information on preventing disease, maintaining a healthy diet, exercise, and much more!
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Exercise & Fitness; Health & Medical Sciences–Nutrition & Diet; Health & Medical Sciences–Public Health; Health & Medical Sciences–Preventive Medicine
Healthy People 2020
Health and Medical Sciences, Public Health, Women's Health
Healthy People 2020
“Healthy People provides science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans.”
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Public Health
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
Diseases, Disorders and Syndromes, Health and Medical Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences News, Public Health, Women's Health
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report is a CDC publication which includes provisional data “based on weekly reports to CDC by state health departments.”
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Public Health; Health & Medical Sciences–Health & Medical Sciences News; Health & Medical Sciences–Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Center for Excellence
Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco, Disabilities, Health and Medical Sciences, Women's Health
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Center for Excellence
General information on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and information about the federal government???s efforts to combat FAS.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Alcohol, Drugs & Tobacco; Health & Medical Sciences–Pediatrics; Health & Medical Sciences–Disabilities
What You Need To Know About??? Cervical Cancer – National Cancer Institute
Diseases, Disorders and Syndromes, Health and Medical Sciences, Women's Health
What You Need To Know About??? Cervical Cancer – National Cancer Institute
This is a National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet about cervical cancer.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes–Cancer; Health & Medical Sciences–Women’s Health; Health & Medical Sciences–Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes–Reproductive System Diseases
Travelers’ Health Podcasts
Health and Medical Sciences, Women's Health
Travelers’ Health Podcasts
Updates on world health issues for people traveling abroad
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences; Health
HIV/AIDS and Men Who Have Sex With Men
Diseases, Disorders and Syndromes, Health and Medical Sciences, Men's Health, Women's Health
HIV/AIDS and Men Who Have Sex With Men
The Center for Disease Control provides information in English and Spanish about HIV and AIDS risk prevention strategies for men who have sexual relations with men. The CDC offers groups that teach interventions specifically for populations most at risk for HIV and other STD transmission.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Health; Health & Medical Sciences–Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes–AIDS; Health & Medical Sciences–Men’s Health
BabyCentre: Caffeine and Fertility
Nutrition and Diet, Vitamins and Minerals, Women's Health
BabyCentre: Caffeine and Fertility
This site gives information about how caffeine affects fertility and lists the caffeine content of various food items.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Nutrition & Diet–Caffeine; Health & Medical Sciences–Women’s Health–Pregnancy & Birth
Breastfeeding – Introduction
Pregnancy, Birth and Breastfeeding, Women's Health
Breastfeeding – Introduction
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hosts this site on breastfeeding, which includes information regarding how diseases and specific conditions affect human milk, proper handling and storage information for human milk, how specific vaccinations affect a woman???s milk supply, travel recommendations for the nursing mother and more. The s …
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Women’s Health–Breastfeeding
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
Health and Medical Sciences, Public Health, Women's Health
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
According to the BRFSS, “The BRFSS, the world?s largest telephone survey, tracks health risks in the United States. Information from the survey is used to improve the health of the American people.” The surveys track behavioral patterns that have negative health consequences.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Public Health
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
European History, Health and Medical Sciences, Historical Documents, Injuries, Political Science, Public Health, Women's Health
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
From the CDC’s NCIPC website: “The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) works?? to reduce morbidity, disability, mortality, and costs associated with injuries.” Information available on this site includes: injury fact sheets, the Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS), injury maps, and downloadable …
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Public Health; Health & Medical Sciences–Injuries
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Information Page
Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco, Disabilities, Health and Medical Sciences, Women's Health
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Information Page
This page is provided by the Centers for Disease Control ( Department of Health and Human Services) National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD), and provides information about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. The site offers fact sheets, FAQs, publications, educational materials, and other resources. It can also be accessed in …
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Alcohol, Drugs & Tobacco; Health & Medical Sciences–Pediatrics; Health & Medical Sciences–Disabilities