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http://www.webmd.com/
The leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine from the National Institutes of Health National Institutes of Health.
http://intellihealth.com
This site features consumer-friendly health information from more than 150 health care organizations, including Harvard Medical School and the National Institutes of Health.
http://familydoctor.org
This site by the American Academy of Family Physicians has handouts about various diseases, problems and conditions.
www.healthfinder.gov
Developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this site includes information and web sites from over 1,500 health-related organizations.
www.mayoclinic.com
This site includes information on diseases and conditions A to Z, as well as 16 Disease & Condition Centers with more extensive information.
http://nim.nih.gov/medlineplus/
A resource of the National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus includes access to health topics, drugs and supplements, an illustrated health encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials and the latest health news.
www.health.nih.org
An A to Z directory of heath topics.
www.aha.org/
The Association represents hospitals, healthcare networks and their patients and communities.
www.cancer.org/
Dedicated to helping persons who face cancer. Supports research, patient services, early detection, treatment and education.
www.cff.org/
Seeking the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.
www.lung.org
Learn how to improve your lung health. Make efforts towards clean air and smoke-free living.
http://www.drugwatch.com/
Drugwatch.com reports on the latest information regarding dangerous drugs and defective medical devices.
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