Cancer News on the Net
This website is dedicated to bringing patients and their families the latest information on cancer diagnosis and treatment. The site provides links to major cancer and AIDS resources on the Net, and up-to-date news on research breakthroughs. In addition, there are resources on prevention, clinical trials, related books and magazines, sites created by cancer patients, and cancer support groups. There is an extensive database of articles on various forms of cancer, and users can also search current medical literature for additional information.
http://www.cancernews.com

Extended Care Information Network, Inc.
ElderConnect is a database of over 33,000 acute rehabilitation providers, retirement communities, home health agencies, and providers of long-term nursing care. ElderConnect originated as a database used by hospital discharge staff, and now is available to the public. The ElderConnect system matches patient needs with providers or agencies and supplies a professional information packet. This database can find services by geographic location and type of care required. Information on each provider includes address and contact person; rates and availability; physician, hospital and health plan affiliations; payment sources accepted; languages spoken; religious affiliations; activities of daily living support; and care provided.
http://www.extendedcare.com

AIDS Education Global Information System (AEGIS)
This comprehensive HIV/AIDS knowledgebase contains nearly 500,000 fully-indexed, cross-referenced, and searchable files. Find basic information here on HIV, AIDS, and opportunistic infections, how to prevent exposure, and what to do if you've been exposed. Learn about clinical care options, living with HIV, legal issues, PWA travelers, and affected groups such as women, children, the visually impaired, etc. The website has a Clinical Trials Finder for those who want to participate in drug trials. News from major wire services is updated 24 hours a day, and a reading room has news archives dating back to 1983. In addition, there are journals, a glossary, a timeline, and other references. The library has more than 342,000 documents, including publications from the government, patient groups, and other sources. Users can join in forums or subscribe to a free email news service. AEGIS also hosts an FTP site at ftp.aegis.com.
http://www.aegis.com

KidsHealth.org
A brightly colored train set greets visitors to this health site for children and teens. Created by physicians and educators as a resource for parents, professionals, and children, KidsHealth has accurate, up-to-date information about growth, food and fitness, childhood infections, immunizations, lab tests, medical and surgical conditions, and the latest treatments. Kids will enjoy and learn from the games and animations showing how the body works, the KidsVote health poll, and many interactive articles, images, and sound clips about health topics. A section called Feelings and Changes has articles for kids about emotions and life changes. My Journal has stories from kids with serious illnesses. Food and Fitness explains why exercise is good for you, how to eat for sports, and other subjects, along with a collection of recipes. My Health explains different health conditions, how medicines work, and definitions of medical words. Kids will also find a section where they can get questions answered by health experts, a section on safety, and information about why it's important to sit the right way at the computer. In addition to the children's resources, there are many useful articles for parents and professionals.
http://KidsHealth.org

Sapient Health Network
Sapient Health Network is an interactive health information service for people with chronic and serious illnesses. Currently the health topics include asthma, breast cancer, depression, diabetes, FMS and CFIDS, heart disease, obesity, prostate cancer, and women's health. This website has some reading material for the casual browser, but to really take advantage of its content, you have to use the interactive features, filling out a health profile for each patient (designated by online nickname), and getting specific information tailored to the patient's needs. Registered members get a newsletter explaining all the services available, and a customized reading list. The Library and Newsstand provide the latest news on research and treatment, medical journals, and a dictionary. Each registered user can collect important articles to keep in a personalized Scrapbook. The site also has an Expert Advice section, and a searchable database of health information. Other services offered here: a special women's health section; exclusive reports by SHN medical writers; book reviews and columns; chat rooms and message boards.


American Massage Therapy Association
The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is the oldest and largest international organization representing the massage therapy profession. This website is part of its mission to advance the art, science and practice of massage therapy. Articles here explain how massage therapy works physiologically to soothe tired, aching muscules, correct imbalances, counteract stress, and promote healing. The site includes a basic introduction to massage therapy and its benefits for health and fitness; scientific research on the effects of massage therapy; how sports massage gives athletes the competitive edge; accreditation of massage training programs; and educational and networking opportunities for massage therapists. A calendar of events, publications, a glossary, and a FAQ are also available. The site tells you how to find a massage therapist and how to become a massage therapist. In short, you'll find everything here except the massage itself.
http://www.amtamassage.org

Dental Bytes Webzine
Dental Bytes Webzine has articles for dental professionals and dentistry information for the general public. A section called "SOS - A dental patient's guide to sites of substance" gives answers to patients' questions about various treatments, and links to many dentistry sites. Patients can locate a dentist or find dental products here. Dentists will be interested in the articles on computer technology for the dental office.
http://www.dentalbytes.com

HEALTH-line
This website, sponsored by The Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education, seeks to demystify the subject of health insurance, by presenting insurance options in straightforward, unbiased, easily understandable terms. HEALTH-line features a glossary of insurance vocabulary and an explanation of different types of health insurance plans. Users can test their knowledge with an interactive quiz that shows the costs of common medical procedures.
http://www.health-line.org

National Lymphedema Network
The National Lymphedema Network website offers information about prevention and treatment of primary and secondary lymphedema. In addition to case studies that can be read here, there is a question and answer section, and a list of courses on lymphedema and its treatment. Patients can find referrals to healthcare providers, support groups, PenPals/NetPals, and more. This website is designed to be helpful to people with lymphedema or at risk of developing it, cancer patients, support groups, medical students, medical school professors, healthcare professionals, and the general public.
http://www.hooked.net/~lymphnet

Healself Network
Healself Network is an interactive online journal of health which aims to provide consumers and practitioners with fresh, original information on both alternative and conventional medicine. The articles explore nutrition, fitness, and the integration of scientific knowledge with traditional practices. The website also offers health education and virtual health consultations. Link here to a news stand, a research center, a question and answer column, a community forum, healing greeting cards, a health store, and the MedExchange Directory.
http://www.healself.com

Acupuncture.com
This web page has links for traditional Oriental therapies including acupuncture, herbology, qi gong, Chinese nutrition, tui na and Chinese massage. For prospective clients, this page offers a list of practitioners and treatment testimonials, plus information on insurance that covers acupuncture. Find information on diagnosis and research, and the latest acupuncture news. Interested students can get information on schools and colleges, study trips to Beijing, certification, and acupuncture laws by state. There are also resources for professionals including journals and periodicals, and links for acupuncture associations. Find where to get herbal supplies, Kirlian photography cameras, electro-stimulators and laser bio-stimulators. Other products available are books, CDs, videos, and software, including some on Chinese language and culture and travel in China. This site also has links to other alternative health care pages.
http://acupuncture.com/

MedicineNet
Today, the doctor-patient relationship has changed and might be more accurately termed the "doctor-patient-hospital-insurer" relationship. Cost-cutting insurance plans often do not allow much time for the exchange of medical information between doctor and patient. Patients seeking more background can consult MedicineNet, a free medical reference site written in easy-to-understand language by board-certified physicians. Users can look up diseases and treatments, or check the pharmacy for information on medications, side effects and drug interactions. The news section presents the latest medical discoveries, new developments, treatments, and health tips, plus an interesting health fact of the week. MedicineNet also offers a viewer interactive center with chat and message groups, and an "ask the experts" section where physicians respond to viewer questions. Other resources here include a medical dictionary, a list of 24-hour poison control centers, and links to follow for further information.
http://www.medicinenet.com

New York Online Access to Health
New York Online Access to Health is a guide to the latest health information and resources from volunteer and governmental agencies, and from other health sites on the Internet. NOAH is currently focused on thirteen main health topics: aging, AIDS, alternative medicine, cancer, diabetes, healthy living, heart disease and stroke, mental health, nutrition, personal health, pregnancy, sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases, and tuberculosis, but will expand to cover many more categories. There is a large section of links for alternative / integrative medicine as well. For each health topic users can find such information as its description; gender, age and race-specific issues; complications and related concerns; prevention, care and treatment; monitoring; nutrition; exercise; coping; research; statistics; a dictionary of terms; latest news; and additional resources. Visitors can search the database by health topic or keyword. All information is available in English and Spanish.


Nutrition Analysis, Content and Information
This website is an invaluable resource for anyone who needs to plan a diet or learn about the role diet plays in health. Through links here you can review the Food Guide Pyramid and the USDA tables of nutrient values, and get an online personal nutritional profile. Find links to health and nutrition periodicals, university research projects, government resources, and companies that sell nutrition products. Get tips on weight loss and fat-free diets, food labeling, and nutritional supplements. Find out about nutrition-related software for professionals or home meal planning. Read discussions on the physiological impacts of various diets, vegetarian diets, diets for athletic performance, and nutritional care for chronic disease. Also find information on special interest groups such as The American Heart Association, groups fighting world hunger, and the International Congress of Nutrition.
http://www.orst.edu/food-resource/nutrient/index.html

Martindale's Health Science Guide/Virtual Pharmacy Center
This page is a comprehensive reference site for medical, dental, nursing and public health information. For lay readers there are general reference sites, interactive anatomy browsers, travel warnings and immunizations, drug and pharmacology databases, dental information, and multilingual medical dictionaries. Professionals will find medical conferences and meetings, medical and pharmacy journals, metabolic pathways and genetic maps, law, bioscience anc chemistry information, tutorials and lectures. Part of Martindale's Health Science Guide.