Center for Health Information

HEALTH INFORMATION WEBSITES

Information found on or via this site is not intended to replace advice from physicians or other health care professionals. Instead, it is designed to assist NCI-Frederick employees in making informed decisions regarding their health care choices. NCI-Frederick employees are encouraged to e-mail or call ( x1096) Occupational Health Services (OHS) health care professionals with health questions. Please note the criteria used to select links contained on this page.

Click on a topic to view a list of websites

• MedlinePlus - This link goes directly to MedlinePlus.
      Evaluating Health Information from MedlinePlus - This link goes directly to a MedlinePlus webpage.

• General Resources

• Aging

• Death, Dying and Bereavement

• Diseases and Conditions
      AIDS and HIV
      Allergies and Infectious Diseases
      Alzheimer's Disease
      Arthritis and Connective Tissue Disorders
      Autoimmunity Disorders
      Cancer
      Diabetes
      Digestive Diseases
      Eating Disorders
      Epilepsy
      Glaucoma
      Heart Diseases
      Osteoporosis
      Stroke

• Exercise and Physical Fitness

• Family Life and Parenting

• Health Care Providers and Search Services

• Mental Health
      General Resources
      Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
      Depression and Anxiety Disorders
      Substance Abuse

• Minority Health

• News about Health

• Nutrition

• Occupational, Environmental Health, and Safety Services

• Pediatrics

GENERAL RESOURCES

• AMA Patient Page - The American Medical Association (AMA) provides a comprehensive webpage for patients.

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - This website offers an extensive list of health-related sites geared for the consumer and the health professional.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - News releases and information on specific diseases are some of the large amounts of information available.

• Consumer Product Safety Commission - This U.S. Government website offers listings of recall notices by date and by subject.

• Federal Citizen Information Center - Pamphlets and brochures on a wide variety of health topics are available from this one-stop source for answers to questions about consumer problems and government services.

• Genetics Home Reference - This website from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) provides consumer-friendly information about the effects of genetic variations on human health, and the genes or chromosomes related to genetic conditions.

• Health Information - This website from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides comprehensive consumer health information.

• Medical list from the Scientific Library's "Web Resources by Topic" - You can view more websites at the Scientific Library's list of Medical websites.

• MedlinePlus - This is a very comprehensive consumer health database from the National Library of Medicine (NLM).

• National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine - The U.S. Government's lead agency for scientific research on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) offers a comprehensive website.

• National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - A good source for patient-oriented publications, this website also has information geared to health professionals.

• NOAH: New York Online Access to Health - This is a well-maintained, public source of health information that is also available in Spanish.

• NursingCenter - This interactive web community and portal has been created by nurses for nurses as a source of information and content, and to allow nurses to share ideas and information affecting the nursing profession.

• U.S. Consumer Gateway - This U.S. Government website is a "one-stop" link to a broad range of information resources available online.

AGING

• AARP Health - The best known and most proactive association for seniors has a free Health Encyclopedia.

• Administration on Aging - This is the U.S. Government web site for information on aging that contains numerous publications and a comprehensive listing of links to other web sites of interest.

• Family Caregiver Alliance - Family Caregiver Alliance is a nonprofit advocacy group for people who have family members or dependents in need of constant care.

• Seniors' Health from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on this topic.

• Death and Dying from NIH - This website from the National Institutes of Health provides links to many other websites containing relevent information.

• End of Life Issues from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on this topic.

• Hospice Net - This site provides information and support to patients and families facing life-threatening illnesses by offering information on topics such as caregivers, bereavement issues and hospice services.

• AIDS from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on the disease.

• AIDS.gov - This HIV/AIDS information website from the U.S. Government includes information about prevention, testing, treatment, research, programs, policies, and resources.

• amfAR - The Foundation for AIDS Research is a nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy.

• Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation - Comprehensive information about pediatric AIDS is available from this website.

• HIV/AIDS - This is a website from the CDC that provide leadership in helping control the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

• HIV/AIDS from the National Prevention Information Network - The CDC's National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) is the U.S. reference, referral, and distribution service for information on HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and tuberculosis (TB).

• UNAIDS - UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, is an innovative joint venture of the United Nations family, bringing together the efforts and resources of ten UN system organizations in the AIDS response to help the world prevent new HIV infections, care for people living with HIV, and mitigate the impact of the epidemic.

• Allergies from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on this condition.

• Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Online - This site is published by the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. It contains patient information as well as an allergist locator.

• American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology - This site provides educational materials such as Fast Fact Sheets and a pollen count map.

• National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) - This U.S. Government site provides many free educational materials on immunological disorders, such as AIDS and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, as well as allergies. Click on Publications for free pamphlets.

• Alzheimer's Association - This site provides links to other Alzheimer's Disease resources, as well as treatment information and research.

• Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Centers (ADEAR) - The ADEAR website provides information on Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. The ADEAR center is a service of the National Institute on Aging (NIA).

• Alzheimer's Disease from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on the disease.

• Arthritis Foundation - The national nonprofit foundation is a good starting point and has some educational materials.

• Arthritis from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on the condition.

• Arthritis from the CDC - This website provides complete arthritis information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

• American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, Inc. (AARDA) - This site provides patient information and links to information about more than 50 autoimmune diseases.

• Autoimmune Diseases from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on these diseases.

• National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) - This U.S. Government site provides many free educational materials on immunological disorders, such as AIDS and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, as well as allergies. Click on Publications for free pamphlets.

• American Cancer Society - This site provides information on local American Cancer Societies, latest cancer research and newspaper articles, educational material on 44 different types of cancers, information for cancer patients and families of cancer patients, alternative therapies, web resources and an online bookstore.

• Cancer A to Z - This CDC website is a good source for fact sheets, publications and other links.

• Cancer from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on the disease.

• Cancer.gov - Cancer.gov, the National Cancer Institute's consumer website, provides comprehensive information that is reviewed regularly by oncology experts, and is based on the latest research.

• American Diabetes Association - This comprehensive site on diabetes has as its mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

• Diabetes from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on the disease.

• Diabetes Public Health Resource - This CDC website is a good source for fact sheets, publications and other links.

• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) - The publications offered online at this site cover most aspects of diabetes.

• The American College of Gastroenterology - This website contains patient information as well as clinical guidelines and other physician information.

• Digestive Diseases from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on these diseases.

• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) - The publications offered online at this site cover most aspects of digestive diseases.

• Binge Eating Disorder - The information appearing here is from the Weight-control Information Network, a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).

• Eating Disorders - The comprehensive information contained here comes from the National Mental Health Center, part of the U.S. Government's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

• Eating Disorders - The comprehensive information contained here comes from the National Institute of Mental Health.

• Eating Disorders from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on these disorders.

• National Eating Disorders Association - This nonprofit organization provides comprehensive information as well as support, including a toll-free helpline.

• National Women's Health Information Center - This federal government source for women's health information contains much information on eating disorders.

Epilepsy

• Epilepsy Foundation - The Epilepsy Foundation is a national foundation dedicated to working with children and adults, who are affected with seizures, through research, education, advocacy and service.

• Epilepsy from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on the disease.

• NINDS Epilepsy Information - The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is the U.S. Government site that specializes in epilepsy, stroke and other seizure disorders.

• Glaucoma - The information appearing here is from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

• Glaucoma from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on the disease.

• Glaucoma Research Foundation - This entire website has viewing options to allow users to adjust the font size, contrast, and layout, based on visual needs. There is also a free newsletter.

• National Eye Institute - This is the official U.S. Government organization that provides comprehensive information about vision.

• Prevent Blindness America - This is the website of the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight.

• American Heart Association (AHA) - The AHA's site has information for professionals and patients, including "Warning Signs."

• Heart Disease - This CDC website is a good source for fact sheets, publications and other links.

• Heart Diseases from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on these diseases.

• Osteoporosis from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on this condition.

• National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) - The NOF is a nonprofit organization striving to prevent osteoporosis and related fractures, and to promote lifelong bone health. Among the information provided are publications and links to support groups.

• The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) - This is a U.S. Government site for science-based information about selected neurological disorders, including stroke.

• The National Stroke Association - The National Stroke Association provides information and resources for survivors, caregivers and professionals.

• Stroke from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on the disease.

• Exercise and Physical Fitness from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on exercise and physical fitness.

• Physical Activity - This American Heart Association site includes an introduction to aerobic activity, tips for successful exercising, and incorporating physical activity into your daily life.

• Physical Activity Topics - Sponsored by the CDC, this site introduces the components of physical fitness, provides additional information on general recommendations for exercise, and offers suggestions on how to make physical activity part of everyday life.

• President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sport - This complete website offers general exercise principles, fitness fundamentals, and information on the President's Challenge.

FAMILY LIFE AND PARENTING

• Facts for Families - Sponsored by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, this resource aims to educate parents and families about many common and not so common problems affecting children and adolescents.

• Family Issues from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on family issues.

• Parenting from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on parenting.

HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND SEARCH SERVICES

• AMA Patient Page - The American Medical Association (AMA) provides a comprehensive webpage for patients, and includes "DoctorFInder."

• Frederick County Health Department - This site provides information on the services provided by the the local Frederick County Health Department, which sponsors a variety of health-related programs.

• Frederick Memorial Healthcare System - At this site you can find local services and events as well as health service providers.

• Maryland Health -- Go Local - This is the state of Maryland's website for locating services, events, and health service providers in specific areas.

MENTAL HEALTH

• APA Help Center - The American Psychological Association offers many free publications related to psychological issues.

• Mental Health from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on mental health.

• MentalHelp.net - This nonprofit organization provides comprehensive information on mental health issues.

• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - The NIMH is the U.S. Government agency that conducts and supports research related to mental disorders, mental health, and the brain.

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on this condition.

• CHADD - This award-winning web site is sponsored by the national organization Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD).

• Anxiety Disorders - Sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), this web site provides information on anxiety disorders, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder.

• Anxiety from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on this condition.

• Depression - Sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health, this site contains information on many aspects of depression, including general facts about depression, effective treatments, women and depression, co-occurrence with medical conditions, students and depression, elderly and depression, bipolar disorder, suicide facts.

• Depression from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on this condition.

• Alcoholism from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on this disease.

• Drug Abuse from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on this disease.

• National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) - NCADI is the information service of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It provides extensive information dealing with drug and alcohol abuse, treatment and its effects.

• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) - The NIDA offers training and information resources in treating drug abuse and addiction.

MINORITY HEALTH

• African-American Health from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on this topic.

• Asian-American Health from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on this topic.

• Hispanic-American Health from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on this topic.

• National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NCMHHD) - Part of NIH, the NCMHHD conducts and promotes minority health research.

• Native-American Health from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on this topic.

• Office of Minority Health & Health Disparities (OMHD) - This website from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers information about minority health, including disease burden and risk factors, racial disparities, environmental justice, and various conditions.

• Women's Health from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on this topic.

NEWS ABOUT HEALTH

• AMA News Room - This American Medical Association (AMA) website offers the latest news about public health efforts and important issues facing the health of America.

• Cancer News - From the National Cancer Institute's Office of Cancer Communications, this site includes news, upcoming events, educational materials, and publications for patients, the public, and the mass media.

• Health News from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database compiles links to current health news.

• In The News - Lab Tests Online, a public resource on clinical lab testing, provides information about current news involving lab testing and screening.

• NIH News in Health - The National Institutes of Health (NIH) publishes an online newsletter providing current, up-to-date health information and news.

NUTRITION

• The Bad Bug Book - This publication from the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition gives information on foodborne infectious diseases.

• Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) - FNIC is from the National Agricultural Library of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The website provides credible, accurate, and practical resources for nutrition and health professionals, educators, government personnel and consumers.

• Nutrition from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on this topic.

• Nutrition.gov - This comprehensive website from the U.S. Government provides easy access to the best food and nutrition information, and serves as a gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers.

OCCUPATIONAL, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, AND SAFETY SERVICES

• The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) - The NIOSH website, part of the CDC, provides access to NIOSH publications and computerized databases, as well as information on NIOSH-sponsored training classes and grants.

• The National Safety Council - This site provides a wide variety of health, safety and environmental resources, including an on-line library, training programs, statistics on air bag safety, road and traffic safety highlights, and more.

• NCI-Frederick Environment, Health and Safety - This NCI-Frederick organization strives to create a safe, healthful, and environmentally friendly workplace for all employees.

• Occupational Health from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on this topic.

PEDIATRICS

• American Academy of Pediatrics - The official site of the American Academy of Pediatrics has a section of pediatric health topics created specifically for families and care providers.

• Ask Noah about: Child Health - NOAH (New York Online Access to Health) is a collaborative project of library partnerships. The section for child health features education information and resources on a wide variety of pediatric topics and issues.

• Children's Health Environmental Coalition (CHEC) - CHEC is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public, specifically parents and caregivers, about environmental toxins that affect children's health.

• Children's Health from MedlinePlus - The National Library of Medicine's consumer health database provides comprehensive information on this topic.

• Kids Health - This website is the official U.S. Government's portal to information about children.

• National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) - Many free NICHD publications can be located under the Health Information link on the NICHD home page.

Criteria for inclusion

• Links to sites by no means represent the full amount of information on any given subject that may be found on the web.

• Links represent information not published by NCI, the Scientific Library, or NCI-Frederick, unless otherwise noted.

• Most sites are selected from government and non-profit agencies, professional associations and academic institutions with programs in specialized topics. They have been chosen on the basis of authority, scope, currency, and stability.

• Private or corporate sites that are included have been highly rated by reviewers specializing in website evaluation.

• Many sites are or contain directories of other places on the web where pertinent information can be found. Sites requiring memberships or forms have been excluded for reasons of simplification.