Consumer Health A - G

To improve your user experience, the Kacmarcik Library's directory of Consumer Health links has been divided into two pages, arranged alphabetically by topic. To see topics beginning with H - Z (such as Heart Disease, Smoking, or Weight Control), please click here.

Jump to a topic by choosing its first letter from the list below, or scroll further to browse topics.

A B C D E F G H-Z

A Acupuncture

Medical Acupuncture - Learning Center
General information, resources, find an acupuncturist, list of conditions appropriate for acupuncture. American Academy of Medical Acupuncture.

Advance Directives

Advance Directives
MedlinePlus health topic covers latest news, research, law and policy and other information on advance directives.

Advanced Planning for Health Care
Wisconsin State Law Library: links to sites aiding consumers in understanding and decision-making about advanced directives.

End of Life Decision Making
Family Caregiver Alliance. Fact sheets regarding end of life decisions, advance directives, financial and medical decisions, care options.

Life Planning - A Gift to Your Family Consumer Guide: 3rd Ed.
Wisconsin Bar Association document addresses advance directives, the health care agent, organ and tissue donation, power of attorney health care documents, and declaration to physicians.

Partnership for Caring
Download living will and medical power of attorney documents for your state. Fact sheets, family and consumer resource guides.

Wisconsin Advance Directive Forms
Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services. Site is regularly updated.

African American Health

African American Health MedlinePlus Health Topic
Sites selected by medical librarians include latest news, genetics and screening, nutrition, research, and statistics.

African American Health (NetWellness)
NetWellness Consumer Health Information site sponsored by three Ohio universities. African American topics include breast cancer, colorectal cancer, high blood pressure, and other hot topics.

Journey to Wellness
This online health magazine features health topics affecting African Americans. Includes archived radio broadcasts of the Journey to Wellness radio talk show hosted by Dr. Mary Harris.

Aging

Aging in the Know
American Geriatric Society site covers topics on aging including information on how we age as well as health care topics and decision-making.

Aging Parents and Eldercare
Senior Solutions of America, Inc. site contains articles, comprehensive checklists and links to resources that will be helpful to family caregivers

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

Benefits Checkup
Online tool for persons over 55 to check on programs that help pay for prescription drugs, health care, utilities, or other essential items or services. A service of the National Council on Aging.

CarePlanner
Aimed at seniors and caregivers, this online tool for choosing between different living options is sponsored by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups

Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living

Eldercare at Home: A Comprehensive Online Guide for Family Caregivers

Elder Web

FirstGov for Seniors

Living Options in Southeastern Wisconsin
Information about types of housing and day care options for older adults ranging from independent living through skilled nursing homes. Site is managed by Interfaith Older Adult Programs, Inc.

NIH Senior Health
Topic of interest to seniors. Web site has options of enlarged print, high contrast visual, and spoken word access.

Medical Awareness Tags

My Senior Care [Link]

Ozaukee County Aging Services Department
Administration on Aging (Dept of Health and Human Services)

Prescription Assistance

Senior Health Center (Mayo Clinic)

Senior Housing

Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services: Services/Information for the Elderly

AIDS/HIV

AIDS Research Institute
University of California, San Diego

Pediatric Aids Foundation

Alagille Syndrome

Alagille Syndrome Alliance
Information on Alagille syndrome, including diagnosis, testing, and treatment; support network for children, their parents and others.

Albinism

National Organization for Albinism and Hypo-pigmentation

Alcoholism and Drug Abuse

Alcoholism and Addictions Resource Guide
Information on hundreds of drug rehabilitation and addiction treatment programs in the US. Option to search for treatment by state or territory.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

National Institute on Drug Abuse

SAMHSA: A family guide to keeping youth mentally healthy & drug free

Allergies

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

Allergy and Asthma Disease Management Center

AllAllergy
Your Gateway to All Asthma, Allergy and Intolerance Information on the Web

Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network

ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)

Project A.L.S.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association

Alternative Medicine - See also: Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Every Day Health

An alternative medicine glossary

The Alternative Medicine Homepage
Created and maintained by a medical librarian at the University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Library System, this site includes a list of hospitals with alternative medicine web sites, a directory of practitioners, a list of alternative medicine mailing lists and newgroups, and other resources.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Whole Health MD
Healing foods, supplements, therapies, drugs.

Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center

The Alzheimer's Store
Online store dedicated to providing unique products and information for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease. Includes products in the areas of safety, wandering, daily activities, falls, incontinence, caregiving, forgetfulness.

The Alzheimer's Spouse

CareFinder
Online tool from the Alzheimer's Association to help identify appropriate care facilities for an Alzheimer's patient. Utilizes information about a person's needs, abilities, and preferences and provides a personalized printout with recommended care options and questions to ask when screening a caregiver or facility.

The Rush Manual for Caregivers
122-page pdf document from the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago includes information on dementia, communication, family issues, safety concerns, daily care,managing health and behavior problems and getting outside help.

Anatomy

Net Anatomy
Radiographic, Cross-Sectional, and Gross Anatomy.

Anorexia Nervosa (See Also: Eating Disorders)

Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc. (ANRED)
Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other eating disorders. Definitions, statistics, warning signs, causes, complications, treatment and recovery.

Antibiotics

United States FDA Antibiotic Resistance page

Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety Disorders Association of America

Aplastic Anemia

Aplastic Anemia & MDS Foundation International

Arthritis

Arthritis Foundation

Arthritis National Research Foundation

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: Health Topics

Asian Language Health Resources

SPIRAL:Selected Patient Information Resources in Asian Languages (for consumers and health care providers)

Asthma

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Online

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

Allergy & Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics

The Consortium on Children’s Asthma Camps

Autism

Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. (ASW)

B Bariatric Surgery

American Society for Bariatric Surgery
Links to surgeons and other information.

Bariatric Surgery at Columbia St. Mary's
Includes information about bariatric weight loss surgery program at Columbia St. Mary's.

Gastric Surgery for Severe Obesity
Information from the Weight Control Information Network (WIN), a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute of Health.

Obesity Help
Includes forums on different types of surgery, surgical issues, post-operative issues, and social support.

Bipolar Disease

Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
Online audio and video presentations, assessment scales, practice guidelines, message board, chat room, support groups.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

MedlinePlus: Bipolar Disorder
Health Topic from MedlinePlus covers diagnosis, symptoms, disease management, prevention, screening, and treatment.

Birth Defects

March of Dimes Birth Defects

TEF-VATER International
Information and support for families of children who have esophageal atresia, tracheoesophageal fistula, and the VATER association. VATER is a group of birth defects that affect the spine and blood vessels; the anus and rectum; esophagus; kidneys, ureters, and bladder; radial arm defects; and many other defects.

Blindness

American Council of the Blind

Wisconsin Council for the Blind

Wisconsin Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Part of the Talking Book Program of the Library of Congress. Provides braille and recorded books and playback equipment for those Wisconsin residents who for any physical reason cannot read normal print.

Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure
American Heart Association site includes tools and tips for controlling high blood pressure, survivor stories, current news and resources.

Brain

Brain Basics: Know Your Brain
Brain anatomy and brain disorders. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Brain Diseases
MedlinePlus Health Topic provides numerous links covering anatomy, physiology diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, clinical trials, research, and genetics.

BrainWork
Bi-monthly newsletter for the public about the brain published by The Dana Foundation.

Breast Implants

FDA Breast Implant Consumer Handbook 2004
Covers types of implants, potential complications, issues to consider such as mammography and breastfeeding, and other information resources.

Breastfeeding

American Academy of Pediatrics Breastfeeding Resources

The La Leche League

Breastfeeding - Best for Baby, Best for Mom
Sponsored by the National Women's Health Information Center. Breastfeeding hotline, coping with breastfeeding challenges, information on pumping and storage of breast milk, publications. Information in English, Spanish, and Chinese.

Bullying

Bullying
MedlinePlus Health Topic.

Bullying Prevention
Designed for 2nd to 6th grade children. Defines bullying, how to respond to it, and how to prevent it. Includes games and videos. From the Pacer Center (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Education Rights), an organization for children and young adults with disabilities and their families.

Olweus Bullying Prevention program

This program targets bullies, victims, and bystanders

C Carcinogens

10th Report on Carcinogens - U. S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

Caregivers

Aging Parents and Elder Care

Alzheimer's Association

CareFinder
Online tool from the Alzheimer's Association to help find appropriate care for an Alzheimer's patient. Utilizes information about a person's needs, abilities and preferences to provide a personalized printout with recommended care options and questions to ask when screening a caregiver or facility.

CarePlanner
Aimed at seniors or caregivers, this online tool for choosing between different living options is sponsored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Eldercare

Family Caregiver Alliance

National Alliance for Caregiving

National Association of professional Geriatric Care Managers

National Family Caregivers Association

National Respite Locator Service

Since You Care Guides
Excellent set of guides from MetLife Mature Marketing Institute on care advocacy, choosing assisted living facilities, legal matters, long distance caregiving and more.

Celiac Disease

Celiac Disease Foundation
Telephone information and referral services, information packets, and special educational seminars and general meetings.

Celiac Sprue

Celiac Sprue Association USA Inc.
Information sheets, new-patient packet, handbook.

Cerebral Palsy

United Cerebral Palsy

Children's Health

About Our Kids
NYU Child Study Center site includes information on children's mental health, growth and development, parenting, and learning and school issues.

American Academy of Pediatrics

American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Child & Family Web Guide
Tufts University. Contains recommended web sites for family/parenting, education/learning, typical child development, health/mental health, and resources/recreation.

Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota website
A good resource for children's health conditions. Many items are translated into Hmong, Spanish, and Somali.

4 Girls Health
The www.4girls.gov web site, developed by the Office on Women’s Health in the Department of Health and Human Services gives girls between the ages of 10 and 16 reliable, current health information. The site focuses on many health topics that respond to adolescent girls’ health concerns and motivates girls to choose healthy behaviors using positive, supportive and non-threatening messages.

The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media
The award-winning KidsHealth provides families with accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health information they can use.

We Can!
Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition is a national program designed as a one-stop resource for parents and caregivers interested in practical tools to help children 8 - 13 years old stay at a healthy weight. Tips and fun activities focus on three critical behaviors: improved food choices, increased physical activity and reduced screen time.

Children's Nutrition

Kidnetic
Encourages nutritious eating and physical activity for children ages 9 - 12 and their families. Site contains interactive tools for children, such as message boards, easy recipes with nutrition information, and diet and fitness tips. It also includes resources for parents, health professionals, and educators.

Nutrition Explorations
National Dairy Council site contains teaching tools for parents and educators and educational games for children.

Children's Safety

American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
Emergency information, childproofing tips, travel tips, medical forms, seasonal health columns.

The National SAFE KIDS Campaign
see also SEATBELTS AND CAR SEATS

NetSmartz
Interactive educational online resource for children and teens to teach children how to stay safer on the internet.(National Center for Missing and Exploited Children)

US Consumer Product Safety Commission

Cholesterol

Cholesterol
American Heart Association.

Cholesterol: The Test
Lab Tests Online. Explains the cholesterol test and what the results mean.

Fats and Cholesterol: The Good, the Bad, and the Healthy Diet
Harvard School of Public Health Nutrition Site. Includes a chart of types of dietary fats and their effect on cholesterol as well as a chart of specific types of fat in commonly used oils and fats.

Trans Fats 101
University of Maryland Medical System site includes a trans fats overview, tips for spotting hydrogenated fats, and daily menu ideas.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

COPD - MedlinePlus Health Topic
Latest news, diagnosis, treatment, symptoms, disease management, rehabilitation, coping.

COPD Center - American Lung Association

Circumcision

Circumcision Information Resource Center
Canadian site includes information on religious aspects, ethical issues, hygiene, methods, news, as well as fact sheets, reading lists, and web sites. In French and English.

Cleft Palate

Cleft Advocate

Clinical Trials

ClinicalTrials.gov

Centerwatch Clinical Trials Listing Service

Trials Central

MedlinePlus: Clinical Trials
Overview about clinical trials, research, dictionary, organizations, law and policy.

Communicable Diseases

Communicable Disease Fact Sheets
Department of Health and Family Services, State of Wisconsin.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine: See Also: Alternative Medicine

Every Day Health

An alternative medicine glossary

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)

The Alternative Medicine Homepage
Created and maintained by a medical librarian at the University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Library System, this site includes a list of hospitals with alternative medicine web sites, a directory of practitioners, a list of alternative medicine mailing lists and newgroups, and other resources.

Consumer Resources in Complementary Medicine on the Internet
Compiled by the Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Maryland.

HolisticKids.org - Pediatric Integrative Medicine Project
Overview of different therapies, information resources, common pediatric problems. A project of Boston Medical Center, Children's Hospital Boston, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, and others. The site is aimed at health professionals in the Boston area, but contains helpful information for others as well.

Her and Supplements Interaction Database

Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center "About Herbs"

American Botanical Council

Congenital Heart Defects

Congenital Heart Information Network

Crohn’s Disease and Colitis

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse

Pediatric Crohn's & Colitis Association Inc.
Information on medical, nutritional, psychological, and social factors in pediatric and adolescent Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Reach Out for Youth with Ileitis and Colitis Inc.
Educational and emotional support for patients and their families; educational seminars and quarterly newsletter; hotline.

Intestinal Disease Foundation

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association (CVSA)
Promotes and facilitates medical research about nausea and vomiting; increases public and professional awareness; patient education publications.

Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

D Deafness

The Deaf Resource Library
Created by Professor Karen Nakamura, Macalester College

Death and Dying

Partnership for Caring
Download living will and medical power of attorney documents for your state. Fact sheets, family and consumer resource guides.

HOPE of Wisconsin T

The Hospice Organization & Palliative Experts of Wisconsin. Directory of hospices in Wisconsin, information about hospices and about advance directives.

Talking to Children About Death
Patient Information Publication from the Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Deep Vein Thrombosis
National Heart Lung and & Blood Institute.

Economy Class Syndrome and Deep Vein Thrombosis
American Heart Association.

Dementia

Dementia - MedlinePlus Health Topic
Latest news, overviews, diagnosis and symptoms, clinical trials, prevention and screening, coping.

Butler Hospital Memory & Aging Program
Frequently Asked Questions

Dental Health

Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University

Information about oral health for infants, children, adolescents, and pregnant women.

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

Your Dental Health
University of Connecticut Health Center

Depression (see also: Mental Health)

The Charles E. Kubly Foundation
This Milwaukee-based foundation site includes information about depression and suicide with links to local and national resources.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Information on mood disorders, support groups and chapters, publications, mental health news.

The International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression

MedlinePlus Health Topic : Depression
Latest news, clinical trials, coping, diagnosis and symptoms, prevention and screening, treatment.

Diabetes

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)

CDC Diabetes Public Health Resource

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Treatments, complications, clinical trials, practice guidelines, information in Spanish, links to patient organizations, publication ordering.

American Diabetes Association

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International

Diabetesatwork.org

National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)

Children with Diabetes
An online community for kids, families, and adults with diabetes.

Diabetes - Children

American Diabetes Association Youth Zone

Children with Diabetes

Diabetes Nutrition

Diabetic Diet
MedlinePlus health topic includes information about nutrition, coping, organizations, and specific issues.

Dialysis

Dialysis Facility Compare

Dictionaries (Medical)

Familydoctor.org

MEDLINEplus: Dictionaries
Medical Dictionary From The AAFP Family Health and Medical Guide

Diet - Special

Gluten Free Diet (See Celiac Disease)

Special Diet Resource Guide (SRDG)

Dietary Supplements

Medline Plus: Vitamins

National Institutes of Health National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine [Link]

Office of Dietary Supplements [Link]

Overview of Dietary Supplements

Supplement Quality
Information on quality, testing, and inspection of dietary supplements and manufacturers.

Tips for the Savvy Supplement User

U.S. Food and Drug Administration [Link]

Warnings and Safety Information
FDA site includes alerts as well as contacts to report adverse effects.

Digestive Diseases

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC)
Information on digestive diseases, statistics, clinical trials, practice guidelines, information in Spanish, links to patient organizations, publication ordering.

Intestinal Disease Foundation

Disabilities

Department of Transportation Hotline for Air Travelers with Disabilities
Provides general information about rights of air travelers with disabilities, responds to written requests for printed consumer information, and assists travelers with time-sensitive disability-related issues that need to be addressed in "real time." 1-800-778-4838 (voice) 1-800-455-9880 (TTY)

Family Village
Information, resources and communication opportunities for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those who provide them services and support.

Internet Resources for Special Children
IRSC web site is dedicated to children with disabilities and other health related disorders worldwide. Provides information as well as links to online communities.

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
Publications and resources about disabilities in children and youth. Includes information on specific disabilities, special education programs, individualized education programs, parent materials, disability organizations, professional associations, education rights, early intervention programs for infants and toddlers, and transition into adult life. Also includes a children's site called "Zigawhat!"

Special Needs Advocate for Parents (SNAP)
Resource for parents or caregivers of special needs children.

Wisconsin First Step

Diseases and Conditions

Printable patient handouts from MedlinePlus

Doctors and Dentists

Find a Physicians (Columbia-St. Mary’s Hospitals)

AMA Doctor Finder

Directories of Doctors and Dentists

Columbia St. Mary's Community Physicians
Physician Finder, Clinic Finder, list of classes, community events, support groups. Also links to Integrative Medicine site and information about accepted health plans.

DocInfo
(Fee required for obtaining results) Federation of State Medical Boards site database of disciplinary action history for MDs (medical doctors) DOs (doctors of osteopathy) and PAs (physician assistants).

Down Syndrome

National Down Syndrome Society

Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Drug Abuse - MedlinePlus Health Topic
Comprehensive list of links covering drug abuse news, treatment, statistics, prevention, research, and specific age groups.

NIDA for Teens
National Institute on Drug Abuse. The science behind drug abuse, facts about drugs, Ask Dr. NIDA, real stories. Also includes a parent and teacher site with take-home activities.

Ozaukee Council, Inc.
Ozaukee Council, Inc. is a non-profit agency in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin that provides local prevention, intervention and referral services for alcohol, tobacco and other drug related issues.

Drug Information

ArizonaCERT
Arizona Center for Education and Research on Therapeutics has developed this webliography, or list of recommended websites and their features, to help you find useful and accurate medication information online.

Drug information from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and The United States Pharmacopeia

Drug Digest

Drugs.com

RX List

Drugs@FDA

A searchable web site containing about approved and tentatively approved prescription, over-the-counter, and discontinued drugs. Updated daily.

SafeMedication.com
Information on medicines for consumers. Also includes information on how to administer ear drops, eye drops, eye ointments, inhalers, nose drops, suppositories. Developed by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

About Your Medicines
MedlinePlus topic on medicines.

State of Wisconsin Prescription Drug Resource Center
State of Wisconsin site provides information on reducing prescription drug costs and purchasing drugs from Canada.

Clinical Study Results
Database of clinical trial results for U.S.-marketed pharmaceuticals. Search by company name, disease name, drug name or generic name.

Drugs - Patient Assistance Programs

Needy Meds
Free online resources to find patient assistant programs (PAPS), for people who can't afford their medications. Search by brand name, generic name, patient assistance program name or company name. Download applications for PAPs.

E Eating Disorders

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
Hotline counseling, National network of free support groups, referrals to health care professionals, and education and prevention programs.

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
Information, referrals, curricula, books, videos, brochures, parent and family network.

Endometriosis

Endometriosis Association

Environmental Health

Arsenic

Arts and Crafts Materials

Children's Environmental Health

Climate Change and Human Health

Drywall, (imported Chinese)

Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)

Healthcare-Associated Infections: Tools and Resources

Household Products Database
Health and safety information on household products. U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Indoor Air Pollution

Lead

Mercury and Human Health

National Agricultural Safety Database (NASD)

Provides prevention information and educational materials on agricultural safety and health. Informational materials include fact sheets, training materials, Power-Point presentations, video references, and on-line videos.

National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety

To enhance the health and safety of all children exposed to hazards associated with agricultural work and rural environments.

National Patient Safety Foundation Preventing Infections in the Hospital: What you as a patient can do

Outdoor Air Pollution

Skin Deep
Environmental Working Group, a non-profit research and advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C.: focused on safeguarding public health and the environment. Skin Deep is an online, brand-by-brand personal care product safety guide with in-depth information on products including lotion, lip balm, deodorant, sunscreen and other popular products, and the ingredients that form them. Provides safety ratings and brand-by-brand comparisons that can help consumers choose safer products.

Tox Town
Toxic chemical and environmental health information from the National Library of Medicine

Epilepsy

Epilepsy Foundation

Evidence-Based Medicine

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Contains consumer versions of clinical practice guidelines, quality of health care information, prevention and wellness information, and diseases and conditions.

Cochrane Collaboration Consumer NetworkCochrane Health Summaries, Understanding Health Research, Consumer Participation in Health Research. (Note that British spellings are used on this site).

Exercise

The President's Challenge
This interactive web site is a motivational tool to help Americans become active and fit. Special divisions for kids, teens, adults, and seniors. Includes an activity log, fitness calculator and other tools.

Just Move
Your personal fitness center, from the American Heart Association. Exercise diary and fitness resources.

Eyes

American Optometric Association

Glaucoma Research Foundation

Healthy Eyes Toolkit
Toolkit to help public educators and others educate the public about the role of regular eye exams in maintaining good eye health.

Prevent Blindness America
Fact sheets, prevention, safety, eye diseases.

F Facial Differences

Let's Face It
Let's Face It USA is a nonprofit network that links people with facial disfigurement and all who care for them to resources that can enrich their lives.

Fats (Dietary)
Food and Drug Administration

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia Information
Oregan Fibromyalgia Foundation site includes information about treatment of fibromyalgia, herbal and dietary therapies, relaxation and meditation techniques, and a find-a-specialist link.

Flu Shots

Flu Facts for Everyone
Flu shots and lung disease, when should you get your flu shot, what if you react to the shot, the new nasal-spray flu vaccine, and more flu facts from the CDC.

Flu Shot Locator
Search by zip code, area code, or state to find a place to receive flu shots on this American Lung Association site.

Food

Nutrient Lists (USDA)
Database of nutritive content of foods including calories, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Sorted alphabetically (click on A) or by amount of nutrient content (click on W). From the USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory.

Food Allergies

Food and Nutrition Information Center: Allergies and Food Sensitivities

The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN)

Food Safety

FoodSafety.gov
FDA site includes tips to prevent foodborne illness, news and safety alerts,and a place to report illness and product complaints.

Recalls
FDA site lists recalls for food, automobiles, medicine, cosmetics, and other consumer products.

Fructose Intolerance

Dietary Fructose Intolerance
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

G Gastrointestinal Disorders

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America

International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

Gastro-Intestinal Research Foundation
One-page quarterly newsletter on issues in gastrointestinal research and health available by postal mail or online.

Pediatric/Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflex Association Inc. (PAGER)
Literature on pediatric reflux disease (GERD) and related disorders.

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC)
Information on digestive diseases, statistics, clinical trials, practice guidelines, information in Spanish, links to patient organizations, ordering publications.

Genetic Diseases

Genetic Alliance
Lay-oriented information about genetic and rare diseases, resources, advocacy tools, genetic disease infosearch tool.

Genetics Home Reference: Your Guide to Understanding Genetic Conditions
US National Library of Medicine. Includes summaries for genetic conditions.

Genetic Testing

Genetics Home Reference
Covers the uses of genetic testing, insurance, cost, risks and benefits.

Genetics

A Revolution in Progress: Human Genetics and Medical Research
US Department of Health and Human Services & National Institutes of Health. Genetic basics, genetic diseases, genes and drugs, vaccines,enzyme replacement therapy, gene therapy, glossary.

Frequently Asked Questions about Human Genetics
University of Kansas Medical Center site includes information about blood types, genetic conditions, physical traits and parentage testing. Also includes multicultural materials, genetics news, and how to locate a professional genetic counselor or clinical geneticist in your area.

Learn Genetics
University of Utah Genetic Science Learning Center covers the basics of genetic research in lay language, a biotechniques virtual laboratory, how DNA is extracted, and the genetics of health.

U. S. Surgeon General's Family History Initiative
Online health resources including a tool "My Family Health Portrait" that can be downloaded and installed on your home computer to help you organize your family tree and identify diseases that run in your family. Print version also available.

Understanding Genetics

Glaucoma

Glaucoma Research Foundation

Global Health

RX for Survival: A Global Health Challenge
Companion site to a PBS series on worldwide public health.

Water for Life Decade, 2005-2015
Information on the world water crisis from the United Nations. Water scarcity, management, pollution, and sanitation access.

Gluten Intolerance (see Celiac Disease - Sprue)

Grief

Grief Resource Center, Horizon Home Care & Hospice
Located in Brown Deer, Wisconsin, The Grief Resource Center is a walk-in center providing a safe haven and resources for individuals, families, community groups, and professionals.

Coping with Loss - Bereavement and Grief
Growth House
Hospice care, palliative care, grief, end of life care.

The Grief Recovery Network
Site includes a series of thoughtful essays on grief and loss.

Grief Support after the Loss of a Child
The Compassionate Friends

Grieving: Facing Illness, Death and Other Losses
American Academy of Family Physicians

Helping your Bereaved Friend

American Hospice Foundation

Mental Health America

Coping with Bereavement

What do I Say? For Someone who is Close to the Family
Pregnancy and Newborn Health Education Center, March of Dimes.

Wisconsin Stillbirth Service Program

Provided by University of Wisconsin's Clinical Genetics Center in Madison, WI. Support groups, information for parents and families.