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Top 100 Websites for Healthcare (51-100)

Revolution Health Group LLC

www.revolutionhealth.com/

Provides advice and guidance to help individuals manage their health care, with product comparisons, membership plans, and an online store.

From the site: RevolutionHealth.com: The cornerstone of Revolution Health is RevolutionHealth.com, a free, comprehensive health and medical information site, specifically designed with the Family's Chief Medical Officer — women and other caregivers — in mind.RevolutionHealth.com offers best-of-breed health information as well as more than 125 online tools aimed at helping individuals take control of their well-being. ... More...

Nutrition Data

www.nutritiondata.com/

Offers free nutrition tools and information.

From the site: NutritionData.com is a member of the Condé Nast Publications family, which includes CondéNet, Condé Nast and Fairchild Publications. NutritionData.com is a trademark owned by CondéNet, Inc. More...

MedRemote

www.nuance.com/

Information on services provided for hospitals, medical transcription service organizations, health-care facilities and physicians. Web-based applications for digital dictation, speech recognition, medical transcription, data extraction, HIS integration and transcription workflow management.

Beauty and Health

beauty.about.com/index.htm

Useful how-to's, tips, tricks, do's and don'ts

The Student Doctor Network

www.studentdoctor.net

A nonprofit web site for medical students, dental students, pharmacy students, optometry students, veterinary students and podiatry students. Includes large forums section, school interview feedback, school stats, links and associated information.

From the site: SDN is a nonprofit web site that started as a grassroots Web community at the University of Kansas in the mid-1990s. Since then, SDN has emerged as one of the most comprehensive and most useful student-driven resources on the Internet. The Student Doctor Network is operated by the Coastal Research Group , a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. ... More...

Vitals

www.vitals.com

Find, rate or check up on a doctor in the United States. Search by location, specialty or ailment.

From the site: Vitals was created to give consumers the tools -- for the first time -- to make intelligent, informed decisions about which doctor to choose. Our web site offers you a variety of ways to help in your choice of the right doctor. For physicians, it allows you to keep track of what others are saying, gives you the opportunity to let consumers know about your work, and lets you make sure your profile is complete and accurate. ... We at Vitals would like to be part of the solution. ... More...

Hairfinder Hair Fashion Portal

www.hairfinder.com

A large directory of hair related websites. Covers a range of topics including pictures, hair health advice, salons, virtual haircuts and makeovers and other hair portals.

From the site: Hairfinder ® -sivustolla käy päivittäin keskimäärin 51587 vierailijaa ja sivustosta onkin nopeasti tulossa internetin suosituin kohde haettaessa hiustenhoitoa, kampausmuotia ja hiusmuotoilua koskevaa tietoa. Sivusto sisältää kymmenittäin artikkeleita, jotka antavat perustietoja sellaisista aiheista kuin hiustenhoito ja hiusmuotoilu sekä yksityiskohtaisia neuvoja ja ohjeita monien tämän hetken suosituimpien kampaustyylien luomiseksi. ... More...

American Heart Association

www.americanheart.org/

The Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

From the site: Here we put faces to heart disease and stroke - faces of all ages and ethnicities that show the harsh realities of America's No.1 and No. 3 killers. more Organizational Structure The American Heart Association is divided physically into the National Center (located in Dallas, Texas) and eight affiliate offices that cover the United States and Puerto Rico. Millions of volunteers and donors support our efforts every year. more ... More...

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

www.tums.ac.ir/

Trains over 13,000 students in 8 schools and 12 research centers, and more than 2,000 specialists in over 80 postgraduate programs. Web site also offers information about affiliated hospitals, news and events.

American Medical Association - AMA

www.ama-assn.org/

A voluntary association of physicians in the United States which sets standards for the medical profession and advocates on behalf of physicians and patients.

From the site: The MAC Governing Council can be contacted by sending an e-mail to mac@ama-assn.org .

Cure Zone

www.curezone.com/default.asp

Provides suggestions and alternative treatments for a variety of ailments and conditions. Includes articles and a forum.

From the site: The CureZone.com / .org web sites are a not-for-profit operating websites. Websites were created to allow free flow of information with the main focus on : ... Today, members of CureZone are health enthusiasts from over 200 countries from all over the world. ... CureZone is a site for open education through communication. It is a grass roots movement for sharing experiences and helping others freely. We try to teach people how to address deep underlying causes of their health problems. ... More...

National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases

www.niddk.nih.gov

Information about the organization, as well as research, special reports, health information, clinical trials and health education programs.

National Cancer Institute

www.cancer.gov/

Credible, current cancer information from the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

From the site: A Service of the National Cancer Institute

Cyberspace Ashram for Kriya Yoga, God Yoga, Divine Love and God-realization

www.kriyayoga.com/

Learn to apply solutions of love for all situations of life and find the complete teachings of love and initiation to the holy science of Kriya Yoga and God Yoga online.

From the site: However, you may visit the related document. ] if you wish to receive direct guidance or personal initiation you are kindly invited to mail just days before you leave for the most current detailed address by email. ... Whenever you need help - please study, understand practice ALL Cyberspace Ashram's texts and spiritual teachings from the very beginning through the end and you reach a point where you find ALL spiritually important additional answers within you - from God ! ... More...

IVillage Pregnancy and Parenting

parenting.ivillage.com/

Resources for every stage from preconception to teens.

TeensHealth

kidshealth.org/teen/

KidsHealth.org, created by the children s health and family experts of the Nemours Foundation, has 1000 s of jargon-free, up-to-date, and reliable features, movies, and illustrations on the health and emotional development of babies, children and adolescents.

From the site: KidsHealth is the largest and most-visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media, the award-winning KidsHealth provides families with accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health information they can use. KidsHealth has been on the Web since 1995 — and has been accessed by about half a billion visitors. ... More...

San Diego State University Graduate School of Public Health

www.sdsu.edu/index.html

The official site for San Diego State University. Contains general information, links to departments and affiliates, and resource and information areas for faculty, staff, alumni, media, and current and prospective students.

Dr. John Grohol's Psych Central

psychcentral.com/

Mental health and psychology resources - Articles, essays, weblog, support forums, Ask the Therapist, chats, website reviews, frequently asked questions, news, book reviews.

PatientUK

www.patient.co.uk/

Evidence-based articles on many health and disease topics. Written by doctors for patients.

AVERT.org

www.avert.org

Information about HIV infection, testing, prevention and treatment plus pages about AIDS in specific countries, statistics, and personal stories.

From the site: AVERT has HIV and AIDS projects in countries where there is a particularly high rate of infection, such as South Africa, or where there is a rapidly increasing rate of infection such as in India. We also take AIDS education and information to people in almost every country in the world through our web site, www.avert.org, the world's most popular AIDS website. ... More...

Fitness Magazine

www.fitnessmagazine.com/

Fitness, beauty, wellness, food and other topics. Includes recipe finder and email newsletter.

From the site: Go to www.fitnessmagazine.com/privacy to view our privacy policy. ... From our Personal Fitness Planner to our daily tips, from our fitness calculators to our exclusive calorie charts, FitnessMagazine.com is the guide you need to help you reach your fitness goals, and celebrate your successes. Like the magazine, FitnessMagazine.com is dedicated to helping you live healthier, every day. ... More...

Total Beauty

www.totalbeauty.com

Features beauty product reviews, expert beauty advice, and how-to videos.

From the site: giving the lip area a smoother, firmer look and feel....of women said skin around the neck area looked lifted after one application*... More...

American Cancer Society

www.cancer.org

Dedicated to helping persons who face cancer. Supports research, patient services, early detection, treatment and education.

From the site: Cancer touches people of all ages, races, incomes, and geographic regions. ... Coping with Cancer in Everyday Life ... Because cancer touches people of all ages, races, and incomes, at some time in their life, everyone will talk with a person who has cancer. There are no rules on talking with them to follow because each person and situation is unique. The word "cancer" itself is upsetting, because it often makes people think about death. ... More...

New England Journal of Medicine

content.nejm.org/

A weekly journal that publishes articles on new medical research findings, reviews, and other editorials.

RealSelf.com

www.realself.com

Learn from real people about products and services for looking and feeling your best. Read plastic surgery reviews and cosmetic surgery alternative stories to discover what s right for you. RealSelf bloggers discuss anti-aging skin care, cosmetic dentistry, and topics related to a wellness lifestyle.

From the site: We’re committed to keeping RealSelf.com refreshingly free of spammers, paid messages and editorial bias. ... RealSelf.com supports this personal exchange of valuable information. To complete the picture, invited experts, many who are leading authorities in aesthetics and skin care, participate on RealSelf.com without a commercial relationship or exchange of fees. ... More...

Doctors Lounge

www.doctorslounge.com/

Medical Jobs, discussion forum of the latest headlines. Education center with detailed tutorials and multimedia presentations.

From the site: Doctors Lounge is one of the most popular online medical resources for physicians, students and allied clinical professionals. It provides clinical information through multimedia tutorials and other study aids. Both patients and professionals can seek answers to medical questions via the public discussion boards, also known as the medical forums. ... More...

WebMD Skin Problems & Treatments Health Center

www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/default.htm

A health resources for consumers, physicians, nurses, and educators. Includes news, chat forums, health quizzes and consumer product updates.

From the site: WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information. You can trust that our content is timely and credible. ... The WebMD content staff blends award-winning expertise in medicine, journalism, health communication and content creation to bring you the best health information possible. Our esteemed colleagues at MedicineNet.com are frequent contributors to WebMD and comprise our Medical Editorial Board. ... More...

Consumer Product Safety Commission

www.cpsc.gov/

Official federal agency website, including recalls, reports, and alerts.

From the site: The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years. More...

Discovery Health Channel

health.discovery.com/

Features programs about medical breakthroughs, stories and health care. Online versions and transcripts.

Allnurses.com

www.allnurses.com/

Health links, job listings, live chat and a discussion board.

Bella Sugar

www.bellasugar.com

Featuring daily tips, tricks, tutorials, celebrity how-to's, and product reviews.

TheHairStyler.com - Online Virtual Hairstyling

www.thehairstyler.com

Online virtual hairstyle makeover. Offers the possibility of viewing a photo with thousands of hairstyles including formal, bridal, women s, men s, alternative, and celebrity.

From the site: At TheHairStyler.com we've been enjoying international success and acclaim for our key role as innovative provider of online computer hair imaging. Our virtual hairstyling process has been in development since December 2000 by a cutting-edge team of hairstylists, IT experts, graphic designers, editors and photographers. We've created a sought-after system that lets members upload their photo (or use a model's) and try over 8000 hairstyles and 53 colors. ... More...

www.calorieking.com

www.calorieking.com/

CalorieKing is America s leading provider of calorie-centric education tools for food awareness. The online CalorieKing Program includes a 12-week online course that leads members to understand how they are personally affected by calories-in and calories-out, an understanding that is essential to lifelong weight management. The continually updated CalorieKing food database of more than 50,000 generic, brand-name, and fast-food items, is searched free millions of times monthly by visitors to www.

From the site: CalorieKing's business is to set the food record straight. We exist to provide facts that generate the Aha! moments that anchor changed thinking about food, and result in sustainable behavior improvements and better health. We believe 'food awareness' may be the most important term in weight control. When Americans think 'food awareness', we want CalorieKing to come to mind. Food awareness is our business. ... Learn more about how CalorieKing and Joslin are working together. More...

All About Vision

www.allaboutvision.com

A consumer guide to vision, eye health and vision correction techniques.

From the site: AllAboutVision.com sells advertising and sponsorships on the site to companies that provide eye care products and services. We don't sell products, so our content isn't biased toward anything we're trying to sell you. ... But isn't AllAboutVision.com's content biased toward its advertisers? We run advertising for many different types of products and services. From a business perspective, that helps keep us impartial. ... More...

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)

www.emofree.com/

Gary Craig provides online resources on EFT, a modality that works with the body's subtle energies. Gualala, California.

From the site: In April, 1993 I was the first to pay Dr. Roger Callahan $100,000 for his highly secretive Voice Technology (or VT as it is often called). For those not familiar with VT, it is advertised as the ultimate tool for diagnosing the body's energy system. I was told that it was precise and that it had pinpoint accuracy. As always, I wish to commend Dr. Callahan for his diligence in bringing these energy related healing procedures to the public. ... More...

Women's Health (About.com)

womenshealth.about.com

Frequently updated site provides articles and resources about women's health issues from puberty to pregnancy, menopause, and beyond. Also provides four active discussion forums.

menshealth.co.uk

menshealth.co.uk

Online edition of the UK men's magazine offers

MedcoHealth

www.medcohealth.com

Prescription management and health information.

From the site: As one of America's largest and most trusted prescription drug benefit managers, Medco has made a commitment to provide prescription drug services to millions of members nationwide. You can use the following Medco services to manage your prescription drug benefit-safely, quickly, and dependably: Medco By Mail, the nation's largest mail-order pharmacy offers speed, convenience, and economy to members. ... More...

Awful Plastic Surgery

www.awfulplasticsurgery.com/

Photographic chronicle of the good, bad, and ugly of celebrity plastic surgery.

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Earth Clinic

www.earthclinic.com/

Home and Folk Remedies from around the world, holistic cures, database of best USA healers.

From the site: This background in practical and experimental work provided Deirdre with insight into the overall state of human health in modern society and led to her creation of EarthClinic.com, one of the Top 10 health and healing sites, where she could share her humble body of knowledge and enhance it with a global community of inherited wisdom about health and illness. ... More...

eDiets.com

www.ediets.com/

Personally designed diet plans, support and articles.

From the site: Company Overview eDiets.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:DIET) is a leading provider of online weight loss services, information and products based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The company has over 100 full-time employees and reported revenues of $49 million in 2006. Millions of consumers each month visit the company's flagship Web site, www.eDiets.com , which is Forbes.com's "Best of the Web" in the diet and nutrition category. ... More...

FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency

www.fema.gov

U.S. Federal emergency management organisation, with a large amount of data and information concerning emergency response strategies.

From the site: On March 1, 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) became part of the U.S. ... This Act constitutes the statutory authority for most Federal disaster response activities especially as they pertain to FEMA and FEMA programs. ... FEMA has more than 2,600 full time employees. ... More...

About.com Orthopedic Medicine

orthopedics.about.com/

A directory of topics related to orthopedic medicine, including original articles on diagnosis, treatment, and recovery from orthopedic conditions.

University of Michigan Medical Center

www.med.umich.edu/

Ann Arbor. One of the 10 best hospitals in America in national list.

Pregnancy

www.pregnancy-info.net/

Addresses symptoms, exercise, nutrition, ovulation, stages, baby names, and baby tips.

CNN - Health

www.cnn.com/HEALTH/

Includes US and international stories and analysis, weather, video clips, and program schedule.

From the site: CNN.com is among the world's leaders in online news and information delivery. Staffed 24 hours, seven days a week by a dedicated staff in CNN's world headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and in bureaus worldwide, CNN.com relies heavily on CNN's global team of almost 4,000 news professionals. CNN.com features the latest multimedia technologies, from live video streaming to audio packages to searchable archives of news features and background information. ... More...

Men's Fitness

www.mensfitness.com/

Popular men's magazine. Features include fitness advice, lifestyle articles, and sex tips.

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

www.sums.ac.ir/

Information about the university and its schools, hospitals, and publications.

From the site: Products Chemistry Research center is one of the research centers of ... Officially, it started its activities at Jan. 2003 in the building of school of medical science with the following aims: - Employment and development of human knowledge in the field of medicinal chemistry and natural products - Scientific association with other national and international institutes and research centers - Design and synthesis of new compounds as anti-hypertension, anticancer, antibacterial, anti-HIV, … - More...

Oxygen Media for women, on TV and Online

www.oxygen.com/

Oxygen TV network for women.

From the site: Oxygen Media is a 24-hour cable television network on a mission to bring women (and the men who love them) the edgiest, most innovative entertainment on television. With innovative shows from such diverse talents as Carsey-Werner-Mandabach and Banyan Productions (Trading Spaces ), Oxygen airs more original series and specials than any other women's network. Founded in 1998, the network is independently owned and is currently available in over 74 million households. ... More...

Weil Lifestyle, LLC

www.drweil.com/

Undertaking education, research, and promotion of integrated medicine, as well as development and marketing of supplements and resources. Includes advice on health and nutrition, recipes, forums, and online sales. Based in Phoenix, Arizona.

From the site: Headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz., Weil Lifestyle, LLC, is the owner of the Web site www.drweil.com and the exclusive worldwide licensor of distinctive products and services that are developed, reviewed and approved by Dr. ... Weil Lifestyle, LLC, maintains and presents the content of www.drweil.com, a free online consumer resource for healthy living based on an integrative medicine philosophy. ... More...

SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business

www.score.org/

A nonprofit association dedicated to encouraging the formation, growth, and success of small business nationwide through counseling and mentor programs.

From the site: SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. ... SCORE is headquartered in Herndon, VA and Washington, DC and has 389 chapters throughout the United States and its territories, with 10,500 volunteers nationwide. Both working and retired executives and business owners donate time and expertise as business counselors. ... More...

Top 100 Websites for Healthcare (1-50)

Sites in this category and its subcategories ordered by popularity. We didn’t receive any compensation from any of the listed sites.

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

www.nih.gov

US Government department in charge of medical research.

WebMD

www.webmd.com/

A health resources for consumers, physicians, nurses, and educators. Includes news, chat forums, health quizzes and consumer product updates.

From the site: WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information. You can trust that our content is timely and credible. ... The WebMD content staff blends award-winning expertise in medicine, journalism, health communication and content creation to bring you the best health information possible. Our esteemed colleagues at MedicineNet.com are frequent contributors to WebMD and comprise our Medical Editorial Board. ... More...

Walgreens

www.walgreens.com

Drug store chain. Features online buying facilities, career opportunities, company news, and investor information.

From the site: Walgreens Distribution Centers have developed a reputation for doing just that! We hire diverse, enthusiastic leaders who work well with their teams, have a passion for excellence and strive for even higher levels of growth, profitability, innovation and customer service. More...

A Focus on Women's Health

www.focusonwomenshealth.com

Features news, clinical trial and articles.

PubMed

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/

A national resource for molecular biology information for the better understanding of molecular processes affecting human health and disease.

MayoClinic.com

www.mayoclinic.com

Clinical experts provide current medical information and news on health topics.

From the site: Produced by a team of Web professionals and medical experts working side by side, MayoClinic.com gives users access to the experience and knowledge of the more than 3,400 physicians and scientists of Mayo Clinic. ... More...

Yahoo! Health

health.yahoo.com

Medical dictionary, disease symptoms and treatments, resources for healthy living, and information on drugs and medicines.

Drugs.com

www.drugs.com/

Drugs.com is the most popular, comprehensive and up-to-date source of drug information online. Providing free, accurate and independent advice on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines & natural products.

From the site: About Drugs.com Links on Google Co-op close ... Get Drugs.com trusted information when you Search on Google Drugs.com has been assisting to Google improve search results and categorize our content when you're on Google.com. To use this new feature, simply subscribe to Drugs.com on Google " Co-op " and you'll get more accurate and trusted results - plus you'll able to find what you are looking for much more easily. ... More...

MedlinePlus

www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/

Research affiliation: Association of Research Libraries.

Natural Health Information Articles and Health Newsletter by Dr. Joseph Mercola

www.mercola.com/

Great source of health articles, optimal wellness products, and free natural health newsletter of top medical news by Dr. Joseph Mercola

From the site: In 1997 I started my web site, Mercola.com, that is now the most visited natural health site in the world. By 2006 we had over 800,000 subscribers and over 5 million page views every month. I created this site with no outside investors or advertising. ... More...

Med Help International - The Virtual Medical Center for Patients

www.medhelp.org/

Med Help provides patient medical information via our virtual medical center. Site includes: the largest patient medical library on the Net, Ask-The-Doctor Forums, medical news, and patient networking.

From the site: Founded in 1994 out of a shared need for better medical information and support, MedHelp is the pioneer in online health communities. The MedHelp site connects people with the leading medical experts and others who have similar experiences. Today, MedHelp empowers over 5.5 million people each month to take control over their health and find answers to their medical questions. MedHelp has over 14 years of accumulated information from doctors and other patients across hundreds of conditions. ... More...

Medscape

www.medscape.com/

Features medical journal articles, images, case reports, medical news, free Medline, CME, and drug searching.

From the site: Medscape is a part of WebMD Health Professional Network that includes theHeart.org and eMedicine.com. Click here for investor information, corporate management and press releases related to WebMD. ... Medscape offers specialists, primary care physicians, and other health professionals the Web's most robust and integrated medical information and educational tools. After a simple, 1-time, free registration, Medscape automatically delivers you the specialty site that best fits your profile. ... More...

CVS Pharmacy

www.cvs.com

Online version of the retail chain. Prescriptions, health, personal care, and gift items available online. Also provides health news and information from WebMD.

From the site: CVS Caremark is the nation's premier integrated pharmacy services provider, combining one of the nation's leading pharmaceutical services companies with the country’s largest pharmacy chain. The company fills or manages more than one billion prescriptions per year, more than any other pharmacy services provider. ... More...

BBC News - Health

news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/

United Kingdom and international news headlines. Contains video and audio webcasts, forums, and in-depth articles.

Men's Health

www.menshealth.com/

Provide's information and tips on fitness, health, career, relationships, nutrition, recipes, weight-loss and muscle building.

From the site: Cory is the principal at Richard H. Gettys Middle School, in Easley, South Carolina, so all of these kids are his responsibility. They're also his motivation for change. "I'm worried about my kids," says Cory. "Most of them don't seem to be engaged in health and fitness." Cory sees great potential for all his students, but he can't ignore a serious threat to their futures. And he accepts a measure of blame for that. ... More...

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

www.cdc.gov/

Mission is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Includes guidelines, articles and resources for consumers and health professionals.

From the site: WISEWOMAN (W ell-I ntegrated S creening and E valuation for WOM en A cross the N ation) program is located at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, ... CDC's state–based National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) offers an established framework that provides the opportunity to target other chronic diseases among women, including heart disease, the leading cause of death among women. Women who are eligible for the More...

Everyday Health

www.everydayhealth.com

Provides health information, resources, communities, tools and news for conditions, treatments, wellness, diet and nutrition.

From the site: The Everyday Health Editors editor@everydayhealth.com About Waterfront Media: Waterfront Media ( www.waterfrontmedia.com ) is the largest privately held online health company. With the Internet at the core of its publishing platform, Waterfront Media's network of sites connects America's best health experts with millions of people looking to improve their lives through personalized advice, unique interactive features, tools and online communities. More...

WeightWatchers.com

www.weightwatchers.com/

Weight Watcher's point system allows you to eat what you want and lose weight.

From the site: WeightWatchers.com Press see recent press releases press contacts advertising with Weight Watchers Learn about exciting advertising opportunities on WeightWatchers.com. read more affiliate program Earn money the easy way - join the WeightWatchers.com Affiliate program! Our program is FREE to join and easy to set up. read more corporate information Weight Watchers is a leading provider of weight-loss services. Learn more about our company. read more employment opportunities ... More...

AIDS Patent Database

patents.uspto.gov/

United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) patent databases - includes AIDS patents.

KidsHealth

www.kidshealth.org/

KidsHealth.org, created by the children s health and family experts of the Nemours Foundation, has 1000 s of jargon-free, up-to-date, and reliable features, movies, and illustrations on the health and emotional development of babies, children and adolescents.

From the site: KidsHealth is the largest and most-visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media, the award-winning KidsHealth provides families with accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health information they can use. KidsHealth has been on the Web since 1995 — and has been accessed by about half a billion visitors. ... More...

Entrez-PubMed

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez

A national resource for molecular biology information for the better understanding of molecular processes affecting human health and disease.

RealAge

www.realage.com/

RealAge delivers diet and fitness tools, low fat recipes, health risk quizzes, nutrition and stress tips, and vitamin recommendations to help you stay true to a younger you.

From the site: Roizen, MD , is cofounder of RealAge and chairman of the RealAge Scientific Advisory Board. He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Williams College and Alpha Omega Alpha graduate of the University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine. He performed his residency in internal medicine at Harvard's Beth Israel Hospital and completed a tour of duty in the Public Health Service at the National Institutes of Health in the laboratory of Irv Kopin and Nobel Prize winner Julius Axelrod. ... More...

eMedicine Health

www.emedicinehealth.com/

Information for consumers on the symptoms and treatment of nearly every type of disease and health condition, first aid procedures for accidents and injuries, and physical and the emotional well-being that contribute to general wellness.

From the site: In May 2003, eMedicine launched a new consumer health site, eMedicineHealth.com . Current medical information is available in 80 plus Centers to include: First Aid and Emergencies , ... Subsequent revisions of professional or consumer articles may be provided by internal eMedicineHealth copy editing staff, the physician author, or a physician or PharmD member of the editorial board associated with each article. ... More...

AOL Health

www.aolhealth.com/

Find advice, information about diseases and drugs, fitness tips, and news items.

From the site: In addition to the relationships it may have with content providers, AOL may also accept other advertising and promotions from third parties ("AOL Body Advertisers"). Such advertising and promotions (including without limitation banner, badge and contextual advertising) contain information relating to specific products and information on health-related topics that is produced by or at the direction of the AOL Body Advertiser (“Advertisements”). ... More...

who.int

www.who.int/

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From the site: Introductory brochure on WHO [pdf 1.24Mb] WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends. ... More...

NHS Choices

www.nhs.uk

From the site: NHS Choices puts you in control of your healthcare. This website has been developed to help you make choices about your health, from lifestyle decisions about things like smoking, drinking and exercise, through to the practical aspects of finding and using NHS services when you need them. It draws together the knowledge and expertise of: the National Library for Health, NHS Direct, the Information Centre for Health and Social Care, the Healthcare Commission and many other organisations. ... More...

Prevention Magazine

www.prevention.com/

Information about getting

fit, losing weight, and living healthier lives from Prevention.com. From the site: Prevention is the #1 healthy lifestyle

magazine brand and the 10th largest magazine in the nation, with more than 11 million readers. The top online health magazine destination, Prevention.com has 1.6 million unique visitors each month. Prevention publishes branded books, special-interest publications, international editions, bookazines, and DVDs under the bestselling Prevention Fitness Systems as well as leads Team Prevention walking programs at marathons across the country. ... More...

RxList

www.rxlist.com/

Searchable cross index of US prescription products providing links to full prescribing information as well as patient education material.

From the site: RxList.com - Owned and Operated by WebMD and part of the WebMD network. RxList is an online medical resource dedicated to offering detailed and current pharmaceutical information on brand and generic drugs. Founded by pharmacists in 1995, RxList is the premier Internet Drug Index resource. ... More...

Healthline

www.healthline.com/

Healthline is the first Internet search engine dedicated to consumer healthcare. Healthline’s unique HealthMaps® enable users to visually explore all of the information related to a disease, drug or condition without the need to repeatedly type new queries into the search box, and the site s Medically Guided Search tools make it easier for users to find comprehensive healthcare information from over 62,000 health and medicine websites.

From the site: Healthline Networks offers the easiest way for consumers to quickly and easily find consistently excellent health information on the Web. By utilizing its robust search and navigation platform, Healthline is focused on becoming the global leader in intelligent health information services, enabling consumers to make more confident, informed decisions about their health. ... More...

Health Magazine

www.health.com

Monthly articles from the print magazine.

From the site: Health is America’s most-trusted health and wellness magazine, giving women the most credible, useful, and up-to-date information and inspiration on how to live a healthier, happier life. Its get-real perspective helps readers make sense of conflicting news, trends, and studies. Health covers well-being, fitness, nutrition, and beauty with intelligence and flair, showing that healthy living truly looks good on you. ... More...

Steve Pavlina - Personal Development for Smart People

www.stevepavlina.com

Free personal development and conscious living resources, with a focus on discovering your life purpose and summoning the courage to begin acting on it.

From the site: Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, attracting more than two million monthly readers to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 700 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times , USA Today , U.S. ... More...

NetDoctor

www.netdoctor.co.uk/

Extensive collection of health information for paients, provided by an independent commercial company with a team of medical editors.

From the site: NetDoctor.co.uk is committed to helping both parties in their quest. NetDoctor.co.uk is a collaboration between committed doctors, health care professionals, information specialists and patients who believe that medical practice should be based on quality-assessed information and, wherever possible, on the basis of the principles of evidence-based medicine. Over 250 of the UK's and Europe's leading doctors and health professionals write, edit and update the contents of NetDoctor.co.uk. ... More...

HealthCentral.com

www.healthcentral.com

Timely, in-depth, trusted medical information, personalized tools and resources, and connections to a vast community of leading experts and patients for people seeking to manage and improve their health.

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Psychology Today

www.psychologytoday.com/

Featured columns on relationships, mental health education, and work related issues. Recent mental health news and archives. Includes a national therapist directory.

From the site: Our staff of writers, editors and programmers include individuals who have extensive expertise in the field of psychology, both from a clinical and an academic perspective. Many of our articles are written by, and rely upon information provided by, Doctors and Ph.D.'s who have dedicated their professional lives to the promotion of sound psychology for the benefit of the communities in which they live. ... More...

Health Boards

www.healthboards.com/

A moderated wide variety of health related message boards includes cancer, allergies, alternative health, mental health, cerebal palsy, disabilities, lupus, and others.

From the site: HealthBoards.com is a place where you can make those connections. HealthBoards provides a unique one-stop support group community offering over 150 message boards on various diseases, conditions, and health topics. The HealthBoards community is one of the largest and most dynamic on the Web, with over 400,000 registered members, and over 3 million messages posted. ... More...

Food and Drug Administration

www.fda.gov

The Consumer Protection Agency of the U.S. Government which monitors medical devices, foods, drugs, biologics, veterinary medicine, and toxicological research.

From the site: MedWatch -- FDA provides safety information on drugs and other FDA-regulated products, and allows for adverse event reporting. Recalls -- FDA posts significant product actions of the last 60 days. Inspections - FDA inspects processing plants and other agency-regulated facilities. ... FDA convenes public meetings with outside experts for advice on making key public health decisions. ... Does FDA control pesticides in foods? How can I participate in FDA's process for making its rules? ... More...

British Medical Journal

www.bmj.com/

Electronic version of the BMJ. Publish accessible information that will help doctors improve their practice and will influence the international debate on health. Access is free to all.

Medical News Today

www.medicalnewstoday.com

One of the major online medical/health news journals. Updated hourly, with between 150 and 220 articles posted per day from the world s leading universities and research institutions. Medical News Today also offers free access to its news archive of over 100,000 articles.

From the site: More than 2 million unique visitors come to medicalnewstoday.com every month. Sister sites include www.medilexicon.com - the most popular medical abbreviation search facility on the Internet - and www.hospitalsworldwide.com - a searchable database of hospitals throughout the world. The 3 websites attract more than 3 million unique visitors every month. ... More...

eMedTV Health Information

www.emedtv.com/

A library of medical information including conditions and diseases, tests and procedures and drugs and supplements.

From the site: Use eMedTV's tools for health and fun including our BMI calculator, baby names builder, and more. ... The eMedTV Web site was developed and is owned by Clinaero, Inc. Clinaero is a privately held software and services company focused in two areas – clinical trials and health information. ... Through eMedTV, Clinaero is committed to providing accurate and credible health information to our users, both in written and multimedia format. ... More...

familydoctor.org

familydoctor.org/

Health information for the whole family from the American Academy of Family Physicians.

From the site: Gracias por visitar nuestro sitio familydoctor.org . ... Si tiene una emergencia médica y está en territorio estadounidense, por favor marque 911. familydoctor.org More...

Social Security Administration

www.socialsecurity.gov/

Official site, with news, trends, budget, publications, and comparison with systems in more than 170 countries.

From the site: Service is available by telephone, mail, in person at an office, or electronically through the Internet at: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/reach.htm . The toll–free number is 1–800–772–1213 . Service representatives are on duty to answer your calls between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., on business days. Recorded information and services are available 24 hours a day and on weekends. Spanish speaking representatives are available to speak with callers who prefer to do business with us in Spanish. ... More...

Rite Aid Pharmacy


www.riteaid.com

Online refills, store locator, many specials and health care information. Rite Aid serves millions of customers each day in over 4,000 neighborhood locations that extend to 30 states on both the East and West Coasts and in the District of Columbia. Based in Camp Hill, PA.

From the site: If you have questions, ask your pharmacist or call 1-800-RITEAID.

Makeup Alley

www.makeupalley.com/

A hip beauty community and social network featuring interactive member generated content including beauty product reviews, messageboards, shopping diaries and much more

24 Hour Fitness

www.24hourfitness.com/

Centers and health club locations worldwide, personal training, exercise classes.

From the site: Over the past 25 years, 24 Hour Fitness has built or opened more clubs in the United States than any other privately-owned fitness club chain. The company is widely credited with changing the industry landscape by introducing a variety of innovations, including extended hours and month-to-month memberships. In 2004, 24 Hour Fitness became the first official fitness center sponsor of the United States Olympic team. The sponsorship grants memberships to selected U.S. ... More...

Wellness.com

www.wellness.com

Includes health resources, discussion and news.

From the site: Learn, Comment & Contribute on Wellness.com ... Wellness.com's mission is to help millions of people live healthier, happier lives. Wellness.com is the place to learn more about achieving health and happiness while meeting like-minded people, new friends, and experts who can enhance our lives. It is widely accepted that wellness (optimal balanced health & happiness) cannot be bought or acquired passively. ... More...

Telegraph Health

www.telegraph.co.uk/health/index.jhtml

International online news from the United Kingdom paper.

From the site: How to use telegraph.co.uk - FAQ ... General Information telegraph.co.uk telegraph.co.uk was created in November 1994, establishing the Telegraph as the first online daily UK newspaper in the UK. Extensive developments in recent months include the creation of Telegraph IQ , an interactive quiz, film site , music downloads and video streaming, a personal finance product comparison service, theatre, music event and gallery bookings . ... More...

About.com: Pregnancy

pregnancy.about.com/

A week by week calendar, prenatal testing information, breastfeeding, labor, signs and symptoms.

American Psychological Association

www.apa.org/

Promotes research and represents the professional interests of psychologists in the United States. Includes information on publications and conferences, and a find-a-psychologist referral feature.

From the site: The APA Public Interest Directorate supports and promotes efforts to apply the science and profession of psychology to the advancement of human welfare. Public Interest issues are of central importance to the science and profession of psychology and critical to consumers of psychological services and the general public. ... More...

Home Remedies for Common Ailments

www.home-remedies-for-you.com/

Information on causes, symptoms and diet conditions for common ailments and diseases. Also provides information on health benefits from common ingredients like honey, garlic, aloe vera and other items.

From the site: Terms and Conditions for Usage of this Site www.home-remedies-for-you.com does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. More...