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    • Alternative Medicine
      • A Modern Herbal
        Online version of 1931 ed. of "A Modern Herbal" by Grieve. Has poison and recipe index. Each item has description, medicinal use and dosage information.
      • Medicinal Herb FAQ
        Frequently asked questions regarding herbal medicine and culinary herbs. Arranged by herb and by condition they affect.
      • National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCAM)
        Describes complementary and alternative medicine. Health information includes acupuncture, herbs, clinical trials, how to choose a CAM practitioner. Includes link for information in Spanish.
      • Quackwatch Home Page
        This non-profit organization combats health-related frauds, myths, fads, and fallacies. Original research with qualifications of writers given. Defines quackery; presents information on questionable products and services.
    • Diet & Nutrition
      • Epicurious
        7,500 recipes with links to 'Gourmet' and 'Bon Appetit' journals plus recent cookbooks. Can limit by type of preparation, ingredients, type of meal, special requirements such as 'low fat.' Menu suggestions included.
      • Food Pyramids
        Many different food pyramids used as nutrition guidelines. Illustrations.
      • Intelihealth
        Select 'USDA Food Labels' for nutrient contents of all types of foods; current disease trends.
      • USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference
        Provides detailed composition of foods.
      • Vegetarian Nutrition
        Preventive medicine through nutrition from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
    • Directories & Registers
    • Disabilities
    • Diseases, Disorders & Conditions
      • All About Arthritis
        A comprehensive arthritis database with educational information on different types of arthritis, pain management, treatment options and FAQ's.
      • Cancer News on the Net
        Compilation of recent articles on cancer for patients and their families.
      • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
        Information on Communicable Diseases, Travel Health, and AIDS.
      • KidsDoctor
        Online parents' handbook of childhood diseases and suggested treatments.
      • MedicineNet Diseases and Treatments
        Alphabetical listing of a variety of diseases and treatments with current medical and health information.
      • The Merck Manual
        Read about the disease of your choice from this standard medical reference source. You will have to read ads from the company and complete a free registration form to access the Merck Manual.
    • Drugs
    • General
      • American Medical Association
        Find out information about physicians and peruse the latest copy of JAMA.
      • CAPHIS, The Consumer and Patient Health Information Section of the Medical Library Association
        MLA's selection of health web links divided into major subject categories: General Health, Women's Health, Men's Health, Parenting & Kids Health, Seniors, Specific Health Problems, Drug Info, and Health Professionals.
      • Health A to Z Search Engine
        Comprehensive source for Health & Medicine. Includes alternative medicine and consumer health information.
      • Health Finder
        Guide to reliable health information produced by the U.S. Government.  Four main sections: Health library , Just for You (Select topics pertinent to your age or condition), Health Care, Organizations.
      • HealthCare.gov
        Explains the new Affordable Care Act of the federal government. Select your state to find out what private insurance plans, public programs and community services are available to you.
      • Intelihealth
        Comprehensive site for consumer health, with links to Medline, drug databases and USDA food labels (see Diet and Nutrition section below). Complements NORD (see Associations and Organizations section below)
      • KidsHealth
        Childhood infectious diseases, children's health for parents, children and professionals.
      • MayoClinic.com
        Information about diseases and conditions, treatment options, and drugs. Has a Symptom Checker feature.
      • MEDLINEplus Health Information
        A service of the National Library of Medicine. Provides drug information, directories for physicians, hospitals, etc.
      • Medscape Health & Medical Information
        A comprehensive web site offering health and medical information to physicians and consumers.
      • National Institutes of Health
        Contains A-Z index of NIH health resources, clinical trials, MedlinePlus, health hotlines, current medical news, Grants & Funding opportunities, research training & scientific resources, Institutes, and Centers & Offices. Includes link for information in Spanish.
      • National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
        Database for rare disorders with links to contacts and support groups.
      • PubMed Central
        A free, unrestricted digital archive of peer-reviewed life sciences literature. Managed by the NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information) of the National Library of Medicine.
      • Science.gov FirstGov for Health
        The gateway to reliable information about science and technology from across Federal government organizations. Agencies covered are the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Interior; Environmental Protection; National Aeronautics and Space, and National Science Foundation.
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