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African-Americans and Alzheimer's Disease 
Today more than 5 million people have Alzheimer's. And African-Americans may be at especially high risk for the disease. Learn more about Alzheimer's, how you can reduce your risk and how to get stres... Details >
At A Glance 2007 — Physical Activity and Good Nutrition: Essential Elements to Prevent Chronic Diseases and Obesity
Chronic diseases accounted for 5 of the leading 6 causes of disease in 2002 in the United States. Physical inactivity and unhealthy eating contribute to obesity and a number of chronic diseases, inclu... Details >
CDC's Diabetes Public Health Resource -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Information on 59 state and territorial diabetes control programs; diabetes publications including the National Diabetes Fact Sheet in English and Spanish and Diabetes At-A-Glance; diabetes FAQs; deta... Details >
Chatpters - Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation
This site provides a list of resources and links to help you find chapters offered.... Details >
Chronic Conditions – SeniorNet
This page provides seniors with information about chronic conditions and the approaches to coping with them, including learn about your condition, join a support group, try complementary therapies, an... Details >
Chronic Disease Notes & Reports
This newsletter reports on activities of interest to health professionals involved with the myriad aspects of disease prevention and health promotion. The publications are available online and cover v... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Coping with Chemo
This page offers information and resources available on how to cope with chemo, including frequently asked questions and connecting with other teens.... Details >
FAQ: The National CFIDS Foundation, Inc.
This page links to frequently asked questions about the Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) Foundation and chronic fatigue.... Details >
Medicines for People with Diabetes
Also available in: Spanish
A general overview of the types of diabetes and information on the appropriate medications for Type I and Type II diabetes. The various types of medications are listed and described and their potenti... Details >
National Health Information Center (NHIC) Fact Sheet
The National Health Information Center (NHIC) is a health information referral service sponsored by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. NHIC puts health professionals and consumers... Details >
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services