There are many websites
managed, sponsored, or affiliated with various governmental agencies that
can give you a ton of information on health-related sites. Here are a
few:
Administration on Aging http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/
Here you can find information on innovative health related research, activities,
and directories from the Administration on Aging.
HealthFinder http://www.healthfinder.gov/
Explore the US Government's gateway to federal health services, the latest
in medical and treatment news, and search for any health topic including
heart disease, cancer, and Medicare and Medicaid updates.
National Health Information Center http://www.healthfinder.gov
This health information referral service puts health professionals and
consumers with health questions in touch with those organizations that
are best able to provide answers.
National Institutes of Health www.nih.gov/health
Developed by the National Institutes of Health, this site is a gateway
to Healthwise, a free consumer health information service. Learn of the
most recent diagnoses, treatments and prevention tools for diseases; health
hotlines; and practical information including pain prevention tips and
health newsletters.
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion http://odphp.osophs.dhhs.gov/
The ODPHP works to strengthen the disease prevention and health promotion
priorities of the Department within the collaborative framework of the
Health and Human Services agencies.
Toll-Free Numbers for Health Information http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/hotlines/
This HealthFinder lists selected toll-free numbers for organizations that
provide health-related information, education, and support. Unless otherwise
stated, numbers can be reached within the continental United States 24
hours a day, 7 days a week.
United States Drug Administration Nutrient Database http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/cgi-bin/nut_search.pl
United States Drug Administration Nutrient Database for Standard Reference.
Get detailed nutritional information from searchable database.
World Health Organization http://www.who.int/
Articles on a wide variety of topics expand the visitor's knowledge of
health from a local to a global perspective.
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