- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (22)
Explore the sites for the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. agency dedicated to public health and safety through partnerships with state health departments and other organizations. Sites offer organization profile, disease prevention programs, data resources, publications, census information, and health education resources.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Centers_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention__CDC_
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (13)
Read about Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the national regulatory agency of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which regulates food and drugs, as well as cosmetics. Sites include organization profile, regulatory issues, government recalls, safety alerts, as well as special FDA activities related to HIV/AIDS, cancer, and oncology.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Department_of_Health_and_Human_Services/Food_and_Drug_Administration__FDA_
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) (64)
Find sites about National Institutes of Health (NIH), the primary agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and its network of institutes dedicated to biomedical and health sciences including cancer, heart and lung diseases, environmental health, allergy and infectious diseases, dental sciences, and genetic studies.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Department_of_Health_and_Human_Services/National_Institutes_of_Health__NIH_
- National Library of Medicine (NLM) (10)
Learn about the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library operated by the U.S. federal government for both the public and health professionals. Sites feature online library, history, public databases, and other online resources for areas including clinical care, toxicology, environmental health, biotechnology, and basic research.
dir.yahoo.com/.../National_Institutes_of_Health__NIH_/National_Library_of_Medicine__NLM_
- National Library of Medicine
Extensive collection of online information for the public and health care professionals dealing with clinical care, toxicology and environmental health, and basic research.
www.nlm.nih.gov
- WebMD
Internet-based network that connects medical services, communication, and information tools.
www.webmd.com
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) (6)
Find sites about Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the enforcement agency of the U.S. Department of Labor to establish standards for workplace safety and health. Sites offer organization information, regulations and policies, regional offices, as well as technical assistance and consultation progams offered by the federal statutory authority.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Department_of_Labor/Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Administration__OSHA_
- American Medical Association (AMA)
Reviewed medical sites, medical society directory, searchable databases of CME courses, residency programs, and over 650,000 physicians.
www.ama-assn.org
- American Heart Association (AHA) (2)
Read about American Heart Association (AHA), the U.S. national voluntary health agency dedicated to reduce the effects of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Sites include organization information, heart care programs, education and research studies, as well as state affiliates and city chapters.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/American_Heart_Association__AHA_
- Medicare
Official U.S. Government site for Medicare information.
www.medicare.gov
- Department of Health and Human Services (213)
Find sites for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, the Cabinet agency and its various departments dedicated to protect health of all Americans and provide essential human services including disease control, medicare, mental health, children and women's healthcare, as well as public health services.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Departments_and_Agencies/Department_of_Health_and_Human_Services
- Healthfinder
Provides consumers with easy access to online, accurate health information. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
www.healthfinder.gov
- Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Federal regulatory agency which protects the public against unreasonable risks of injuries and deaths associated with consumer products.
www.cpsc.gov
- Medscape
Integrated, multi-specialty medical information and education tool for specialists, primary care physicians, and other health professionals.
www.medscape.com
- RxList
Drug information resource with scientific facts and medicine descriptions for both the consumer and the medical professional.
www.rxlist.com
- Alzheimer's Association (11)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/Alzheimer_s_Association
- American Lung Association (11)
Explore the sites for American Lung Association, the nonprofit organization set up in 1904 to fight lung disease in all its forms with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control, and environmental health. Sites offer background info, treatment programs, research initiatives, public awareness programs, fundraising events, and state chapters.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Respiratory_Diseases/American_Lung_Association
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (4)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Department_of_Health_and_Human_Services/National_Institute_of_Mental_Health__NIMH_
- American Dietetic Association (ADA)
Contains nutritional information and resources. Also offers a directory of dietitians.
www.eatright.org
- Lancet, The
International journal of medical science and practice.
www.thelancet.com
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