Helpful Links

Allergy/Asthma

www.aaaai.org - Site of the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology; find lots of information about asthma and allergy here.
www.aanma.org - The Allergy & Asthma Network (Mothers of Asthmatics) helps parents and children cope with allergies and asthma.
www.foodallergy.org - Dedicated site for kids, teens, and adults with valuable information from The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network.

Caregiver Resources

www.alzfdn.org - Alzheimer's Foundation of America's website provides information on care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families.
www.cancer.org - The American Cancer Society provides information to cancer patients and those who care for them.
www.eldercarelink.com - Elder Link is a referral service that provides resources for local senior care services and providers that match the needs of an aging family member.

Child Development

www.aap.org - The American Academy of Pediatrics offers valuable advice on a wide variety of health and child-rearing topics.
www.autismnj.org - Autism New Jersey is dedicated to ensuring that all people with autism receive appropriate, effective services to maximize their growth potential and to enhancing the general public's overall awareness of autism.
www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/autism.htm - University of Michigan guide to child development and behavior resources.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/infantandtoddlerdevelopment.html - Trusted health information on child development from Medline Plus.

Children and Teens

www.aacap.org/cs/forFamilies - The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry provides information about mental health disorders and resources for children and teens.
www.kidsgrowth.com - Provides online health information and resources for parents and teens.
www.kidshealth.org - Information for parents, kids, and teens from Nemours Foundation.
www.stayteen.org - Information for and by teens delivered in teen-friendly messages from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.
www.teenhealthfx.com - TeenHealthFX.com is a reliable online resource for teens who have questions about their health, their bodies, relationships, and sexuality. It is informative, and encourages teens to also discuss these issues with their doctor and parents.

Diseases

www.acponline.org/patients_families - The American College of Physicians provides information about diseases and conditions.
www.cdc.gov - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website provides a wealth of information about many health topics.
www.diabetes.org - The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by diabetes.
www.mayoclinic.com - Mayo Clinic website provides information on diseases and tips for a healthy lifestyle.
www.ninds.nih.gov/index.htm - The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke's website provides information on neurological disorders.
www.webmd.com - WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support.

Geriatrics

www.aoa.gov - The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging website provides information for elders and their families.
www.fda.gov/oc/seniors - The U. S. Food and Drug Administration website provides information for older people on arthritis, cancer, and nutrition.
www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation - The National Institute on Aging site provides links to publications, clinical trials, Alzheimer's disease information, and aging organizations.
www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml - Maintained by the U. S. government, this site provides information and resources for seniors on consumer protection, adult education, end-of-life issues, health topics, housing, laws and regulations concerning seniors, retirement, and travel and recreation.

Health Maintenance and Prevention

www.ada.org/ - The American Dental Association provides useful information about fluoride, cavities, and more.
www.familydoctor.org - American Academy of Family Physicians site provides health information for the whole family.
www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers - The U. S. Food and Drug Administration site provides information on food safety, food labeling, and nutrition, as well as selected health topics.
www.choosemyplate.gov - Established by the U. S. Department of Agriculture, this site offers information about maintaining a healthy diet.
www.heart.org - The American Heart Association provides resources for patients, educators, and medical providers, on the prevention and treatment of heart disease.
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/index.htm - The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives.
www.nj.quitnet.com - The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services provides support and cessation recommendations for smokers.
www.vaccine.chop.edu - Reliable, accurate information about vaccines and the diseases they prevent from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
www.vaccinesaftey.edu - The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Institute for Vaccine Safety site provides an independent assessment of vaccines and vaccine safety.

Medication

www.drugs.com - Drugs.com provides independent information on prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and natural products; includes a pill identifier and interactions checklist.
www.medlineplus.gov - MedlinePlus provides extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news.

Safety

www.aapcc.org/DNN - The American Association of Poison Control Centers provides information for poison safety and education, plus links to the nation's 60 poison centers and hotlines.
www.cpsc.gov - Learn about recalled toys and other products from the Consumer Products Safety Commission.
www.mysafehome.org - Find practical information about making your home safe; offers a room by room tour of potential dangers and solutions.
www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp?categoryID=1491&URL=Safety%20Information - Public education materials designed to reduce fire deaths, injury, and property loss, from the National Fire Protection Association.
www.nhtsa.dot.gov - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration site provides information and resources on highway safety.

Travel

www.cdc.gov/travel - Check this site before traveling abroad for important information on health-related topics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Women's Health

www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/breast - The National Cancer Institute offers information about breast cancer, including treatment, prevention, genetics, clinical trials, screening and testing, and related information.
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/ovarian - Information about ovarian cancer, including risks, screening, and prevention, from The National Cancer Institute.
www.healthywomen.org - Named top women's health website by Good Housekeeping magazine; gives women the latest health information, including news updates, health tips, resources, and extensive coverage of hundreds of health topics.
www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone - The National Institute of Health's Osteoporosis and Related Bone Disease website provides information on osteoporosis and bone related disorders.

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