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Health
Our Health Area is filled with a growing selection of sites that contain important health information that you or someone you love might need to know about. If you are searching for information or need support, we hope you will find it here. Please let us know if we were able to help you find what you were looking for. We'd like to hear about it!
Cancer Resources & Information
- American Cancer Society: Dedicated to helping cancer patients through research, patient services, early detection, treatment & education.
- Breast Cancer Network -American Cancer Society:A network of people & programs working to save lives.
- Breast Self-Exam (BSE) - The why, when & how guide from the American Cancer Society.
- Cancer Care, Inc.: Cancer Care provides free assistance to people with any type of cancer, at any stage of illness. Some of their services include: Counseling & Emotional Support; Information about Cancer & Treatment; Referrals to Other Support Services; Educational Seminars, and Conferences & Material.
- Cancer Kids: This wonderfully caring site hosts many stories of kids with cancer, and provides forums for them to connect with each other.
- Cancer Online: The journal of the American Cancer Society...free grace period in which to access information.
- Cancer Resources:Education, risk reduction, information, support groups.
- Skin Cancer Fact Sheet-from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.
- 2 Chicks on Bikes: This non-profit organization is dedicated to creating awareness of breast health among young women and raising funds for the cause...get the facts here!
- Why Get Cancer?: Discusses dietary influences on cancer risk.
DES Information...Diethylstilbestrol
Many women who were at risk for miscarriage, took this drug during the late 50's through the early 70's. Unfortunately, children born to the women who took this drug often suffer many reproductive problems, among other problems. Many mothers who were led to believe that this was a safe drug, are also afflicted with problems resulting from taking this drug. Ask your mother if she took this drug during her pregnancy, and GET INFORMED NOW!
Fertility & Infertility
Resources & Information
Mitral-Valve Prolapse
Many people live everyday lives unaware that they have this heart problem. Find out more!
Pleurisy Information
Autism
Sarcoidosis
Substance Abuse & Recovery
Following are many sources for recovery.
Support Groups via Chat Rooms & Message Boards
Find the support you need.
Miscellaneous Health
- Allergy Learning Lab (ALL): Information on allergies and allergy symptoms.
- AllergySupport.org: Although we usually do not include sites consisting mainly of links, this site has them well-organized and categorized. You're sure to find the article or website you're searching for, on a variety of topics.
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Great resource, including a Physician's Referral System.
- American Academy of Dermatology: Information on skin cancers; find a dermatologist in your area.
- National Health Association: This non-profit organization promotes the benefits of a plant-based diet. "The Association provides educational materials, educational events, and services to thousands of people in the United States, Canada, and around the world."
- Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA): This non-profit organization promotes the prevention and cure of anxiety disorders and works to improve the lives of all people who suffer from them. Learn more about anxiety and find support.
- Better Health & Medical: A Health Community & More!
- Blood Recall/Withdrawal - Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease (CJD) Get information on CJD (an infectious fatal brain-deteriorating disease), and other related blood safety issues; international email support group.
- Cyberdiet.com This is a wonderful community for anyone looking for support, information on losing weight, healthy foods & ingredients, recipes & more!
- Discovery Health: Find out medical news and information, nutritional information, and numerous references. You can also look up specific diseases and conditions...and much more.
- Dr. Koop: This Community is a project of Empower Health, a company led by Dr. C. Everett Koop and others who are dedicated to improving the quality of people's lives by empowering them to improve their health.
- Healthy Child Newsletter: Subscribe to this bi-monthly newsletter.
- Hearing Exchange: An online community for people with hearing loss, parents of deaf and hard of hearing children and professionals who work with them. Some things you'll find at this site are news, articles, resources, forums, experts and more.
- Hugs and Hope Foundation: This organization is dedicated to supporting very ill children and their families. Visit this site to read about these children and to help send emails, cards, gifts, and donations. They need your help to send one smile at a time!
- International Advocates for Health Freedom: Fighting for your rights.
- KidPower Family Support: A support and informational site for families whose children are affected by cerebral palsy and/or other disabilities.
- Kids Health: This great is has sections for both parents and children. Parents will find numerous helpful answers on how to take care and understand their children, and keep them healthy. The children's section is filled with many answers to questions they may have (such as dealing with feelings), fun games, and more! There's also a special section just for Teens :-).
- Make a Child Smile: Make a Child Smile is home to many ill children who are looking for something to make their lives a little brighter, a little bit more special. MACS asks visitors just one favor - send a card to each of the month's featured children.
- MEDICINENET: Another source to search for information.
- MEDSCAPE: Search for medical information.
- Mother's for Natural Law: Sign the petition...For your children!
- NetWellness A Web-based consumer health information service that strives to provide provide the most current and accurate health information...Ask the Expert area included!
- Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation This non-profit organization is composed of people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders, their families, friends, and professionals. Get educated, find support and get the proper treatment!
- Organic Consumers Association Do you know what you're feeding your family? Find out about genetically-engineered foods & more!
- Peanut Allergy Network: For you or anyone you know who has this severe food allergy, this site is being developed to bring you important up-to-date information.
- Scorecard: An environmental information service provided free by the Environmental Defense Fund, this site makes it easy for you to find out what pollutants are being released into your community, and who is responsible.
- Shirley's Wellness Cafe: An abundance of information and resources await you at this natural health site!
- The National Lupron Victims Network: This is an organization comprised of men and women who have taken the drug Lupron and are experiencing medical problems after stopping the drug.
- TMJ information: Help ease that pain in your jaw.
- Tourette Syndrome Information for parents of children with Tourette, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, ADHD, and "rage attacks". You'll also find tips for teachers and help advocating for children with special needs.
- WebMD: A wealth of information! Here you'll find numerous informative articles, message boards, chats, latest health news, information on conditions, treatments and drugs, and so much more!
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