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Parental illness, whether physical or mental, can stress even the strongest of families. Families become socially isolated at a time when they often need supportive social relationships. Find out mo... Details >
This section addresses children’s health and well-being in the context of the family. The section links to information on the impact of a positive family environment on children’s development. Informa... Details >
Your family history holds key information about your past and clues to your future health. This document provides instructions on how to collect a family history by talking to your relatives and how t... Details >
Most of us know that we can reduce our risk of disease by eating a healthy diet, getting enough exercise, and not smoking. But did you know that your family history might be one of the strongest influ... Details >
National Office of Public Health Genomics- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Many of us know family members who have diabetes or high blood pressure, which often run in African-American families. These conditions are the leading causes of kidney failure. That's why it is so im... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Families Worldwide is continually collecting research and articles on families and family issues. This page offers a variety of information, including: Abortion; Adolescents/Children; Child Abuse; Ch... Details >
My Family Health Portrait allows you to create a personalized family health history report from any computer with an Internet connection and an up-to-date Web browser. Information you provide creates ... Details >
Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Solutions For Families offers ways to strengthen family relationships. Teaching families correct principles and providing them with practical skills increases their capacity to strengthen family bonds... Details >
This page from the National Consumers League links to family health resources, including research, publications, and press releases.... Details >