Links

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Includes information on disease outbreaks, health topics, and emergency preparedness

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Responsible for approving food and drugs for widespread use

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Focal point for most biomedical research in the U.S.

National Library of Medicine (NLM)
Extensive collection of online information for the public and health care professionals dealing with clinical care, toxicology and environmental health, and basic research.

National Institute of Mental Health
Reducing the burden of mental illness and behavioral disorders through research on mind, brain, and behavior

WebMD
Internet-based network that connects medical services, communication, and information tools.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Official site for the government agency that establishes protective standards, enforces those standards, and reaches out to employers and employees through technical assistance and consultation programs.

American Medical Association (AMA)
Reviewed medical sites, medical society directory, searchable databases of CME courses, residency programs, and over 650,000 physicians.

American Heart Association (AHA)
National health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

Medicare
Official U.S. Government site for Medicare information.

Department of Health and Human Services
Leading America to better health, safety, and well-being

Healthfinder
Provides consumers with easy access to online, accurate health information. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Federal regulatory agency which protects the public against unreasonable risks of injuries and deaths associated with consumer products.

Medscape
Integrated, multi-specialty medical information and education tool for specialists, primary care physicians, and other health professionals.

RxList
Drug information resource with scientific facts and medicine descriptions for both the consumer and the medical professional.

Alzheimer's Association
National voluntary organization dedicated to researching the prevention, cures, and treatments of Alzheimer's Disease. Includes information about the disease and available services.

American Lung Association
Working to fight lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control, and environmental health.

American Dietetic Association (ADA)
Contains nutritional information and resources. Also offers a directory of dietitians.

Lancet, The
International journal of medical science and practice.