Reliable Links on Health

NEW! National Network for Immunization Information (NNii) provides up-to-date, science-based information to healthcare professionals, the media, and the public: everyone who needs to know the facts about vaccines and immunization.

Foundations of Virology — The Foundations of Virology: Discoverers and Discoveries, Inventors and Inventions, Developers and Technologies, a new, free eBook by internationally acclaimed virologist Frederick Murphy, D.V.M., Ph.D., describes the history of virology, from ancient accounts of viral diseases such as rabies through the age of molecular virology. Dr. Murphy's site at the University of Texas Medical Branch has many other resources as well, including images of viruses and PowerPoint presentations on various topics in virology.

Persons Living with an HIV Diagnosis — AIDS continues to be a significant health problem in the world. Lest we forget, AIDS is also a health issue in the US with an estimated one in five HIV carriers in the US not diagnosed. This interactive map illustrates the distribution of AIDS throughout the US.

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

Encyclopedia of Life Sciences (ELS) spans the entire spectrum of life sciences featuring more than 4,300 specially commissioned and peer-reviewed articles. It is a valuable resource for teaching. The articles within ELS are written by leaders in the field to provide comprehensive and authoritative coverage of this subject area and are aimed at researchers, students and teachers alike. Not really for non-scientists, but for those who are scientists and physicians, go for it.

Medline Plus is a medical encyclopedia that will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. MedlinePlus also has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news. This is suitable for both professionals and non-medical professionals.

University of Maryland Medical Encyclopedia provides another searchable resource for a broad spectrum of medical issues, disease and conditions. This is suitable for both professionals and non-medical professionals.

E!science News is a search engine that gather and report important science news on the web. This is suitable for both professionals and non-medical professionals.

Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical practice dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of virtually every type of complex illness. It is part of Mayo Clinic's mission to serve as a reliable source of health information. And their web site is an excellent source of information. This is suitable for both professionals and non-medical professionals.

CDC.gov is your online source for credible health information and is the official Web site of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). CDC is committed to achieving true improvements in people’s health. CDC applies research and findings to improve people’s daily lives and responds to health emergencies—something that distinguishes CDC from its peer agencies. Working with states and other partners, CDC provides a system of health surveillance to monitor and prevent disease outbreaks (including bioterrorism), implement disease prevention strategies, and maintain national health statistics. CDC also guards against international disease transmission, with personnel stationed in more than 25 foreign countries.

Next Generation Science Registry is a digital compendium of science and technology resources. Every site submitted is evaluated for content and quality prior to registry inclusion. As a companion site of Next Generation Science, the registry provides useful and engaging links focused on the intersection of science, technology and information. With its select, curated content, the Next Generation Science Registry is a valuable resource for readers who are searching for emerging technologies and tomorrow's science.

The Patient Education Institute, develop interactive patient education software and implement them in healthcare settings. Their products and services help healthcare organizations of all types ensure that their patients and consumers make informed health decisions, learn self-care skills, and change behavior towards healthier living habits. Their interactive patient education tutorials, webcasts, and illustrated handouts provide health and safety education that is unbiased, up to date, and accessible to the widest possible segments of the population.

DrugWatch.com — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the FDA, as many as half of all Americans take at least one prescription drug each month, with more than 3 billion drugs prescribed annually. Unfortunately, many medications intended to help a patient can cause harmful and debilitating side effects. The latest drug alert at DrugWatch.com has to do with Yaz birth control. Visit the Yaz Lawsuit page on DrugWatch.com to find out more information about the potentially-fatal side effects of this medication.

Healthfinder — A gateway consumer health and human services information web site from the United States government.

Infoseek - The Health Channel— A wide range of links and information on consumer health.

Royal Society of Medicine — The Royal Society of Medicine is an independent, apolitical organization, founded nearly 200 years ago.

Neuroscience for Kids is for all students and teachers who would like to learn about the nervous system.

Keeping Kids Healthy provides numerous links to websites regarding kids' health. Thanks to Ms. DiCaprio's 4th grade class at the Pine Mountain School District in California for the link suggestion!

The Rocket Boys of NIH — New Children's Book Released
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KidsHealth is the most-visited site on the Web for information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years. KidsHealth is more than just the facts about health. As part of The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media, KidsHealth also provides families with perspective, advice, and comfort about a wide range of physical, emotional, and behavioral issues that affect children and teens.

TeensHealth is part of the KidsHealth family of websites. These sites, run by the nonprofit Nemours Center for Children's Health Media, provide accurate, up-to-date health information that's free of "doctor speak."

Cool Science for Curious Kids is an excellent site with a diverse range of activities for kids of all ages. From the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

How Stuff Works — Curious about what makes things tick? How Stuff Works brings you hundreds of articles that cover a wide range of subjects like 3-D graphics, animals, video games, engines, roller coasters, toys, electricity, computers, and much more.

Human Anatomy Online — Take a tour of the human body. This site offers a fun, interactive way to learn about skeletal, digestive, muscular, and other body systems.

The NASA Kids Club has activities, images and exciting information for kids interested in space travel.

National Institute of Health (NIH) provides a web page of free resources for science teachers.

Your Guide to Teen Health covers some of the major issues that teens face, like sexual health, drugs and alcohol, mental health, and body image.

MedMyst is an interactive web-based game from Rice University designed to teach middle schoolers about infectious diseases.