Health

Supports and conducts research in, and distributes information on, the disorders of human communication, including hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language.

Discusses the causes, risk factors, and complications associated with foodborne illness. Reviews treatment options and prevention strategies.

Project consists of active surveillance for foodborne diseases and related epidemiologic studies designed to help public health officials better understand the epidemiology of foodborne diseases in the United States.

Can cause disease in those who eat contaminated seafood or have an open wound that is exposed to seawater. Features symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, prevention, and treatment.

The IMMD is a genetic testing laboratory located in Germany. Provides genetic tests for hereditary breast cancer, various cardiovascular diseases or diseases with onset in childhood.

Scientists have not only identified a critical gene involved in heroin addiction relapse, but they have also successfully blocked it, eliminating cravings for the drug.

Discusses medical information on this chromosome abnormality, including the doctor's personal experience with this rare disease.

The American Urological Association's online patient information resource written and reviewed by urology experts.

Provider of products, services, education for the surgical treatment of prostate cancer, conditions of the urinary tract, female incontinence, and pelvic prolapse.

Offers detailed information about infectious disease including classifications, transmission, diagnosing and therapies, immunity, mortality from, and a history.

Published for the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Find current and past issues and information about the journal.

The goal of this organization is to raise public awareness of fat disorders. Some of the disorders discussed are: Dercums Disease (Adiposis Dolorosa), Madelung’s Disease, Lipedema and Familial Multiple Lipomatosis or Angiolipomatosis

Includes definitions, illustrations and resources to explain hip, shoulder, knee and back pain.

Provides information on this condition involving fluid-filled cavities in the bone. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and complications.

Information about growth-related disorders through education, research, and advocacy. Member driven organization.

Information on a variety of conditions, including asthma, sleep apnea and tuberculosis, plus a drug information search. Includes information about the respiratory system, and a kid's corner.

Provides information concerning Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Sarcoidosis, including diagnosis and treatment. Includes a glossary, links and a chatroom.

Provides information on this common lower respiratory tract infection of young children. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications, prevention and self-help.

Includes information about skin care, sun protection, skin allergies, and several common dermatologic conditions.

Factsheet on this rare skin disorder, including its epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, management and prognosis.

Medical information about sleep disorders including, insomnia, snoring, and nightmares.

Organization of dentists specializing in the basal osseointergration implant method, BOI. Includes information on implants, FAQs and a directory of dentists. [German, English and French]

The International and American Association for Dental Research.

Created to assist members in the interpretation of and compliance with all government dental decrees, orders, rules and regulations.

Oral health and education database maintained by the Nova Scotia Dental Association. Discusses teeth, gums, cavities, braces, experiments and activities, teacher's guide and dental links.

Kids in Need of Dentistry is a nonprofit organization that provides dental care to children in need throughout Colorado. [English and Spanish]

General denture information with photos, downloadable brochures about denture care, and an FAQ.

List of dental jobs for dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and front office professionals.

Dental staffing firm serving Florida's Tampa Bay area for both private and group settings.

Online dental resource site, providing timely information, products and services to consumers and dental professionals.

Medical news and information in dentistry from current medical journals, for dentists.

Identifying and intervening with students at risk for suicide. Setting up school protocols for prevention and dealing with the aftermath of a suicide.

US government directory of online publications, clearinghouses, databases, web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as the government agencies and not-for-profit organizations.

Features online full-text books and magazines on health and illness.

Information on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living.

Information on commonly prescribed drugs and medications including their side effects, standard dosages, contraindications and interactions.

Offers guides to health for consumers and health care professionals.

Offering information about common disease conditions through articles and discussion forum.

Evidence-based articles on many health and disease topics. Written by doctors for patients.

Nonprofit organization which coordinates U.S. organ transplant activities. The UNOS Web site contains information and statistics about organ transplantation.

A non-profit organization that is dedicated to raising awareness about the need for organ and tissue donation in Louisiana.

Register for the personal trainer national board exam. Includes fitness professional standards and a code of ethics.

Articles about correct stretches and maintaining flexibility, written by a sports trainer.

Co-ed gyms with locations worldwide. Includes gym locator, franchise information, and member resources.

Supports the world's leading health and fitness professionals with credible information, education, career development and leadership.

NSPA has certified over 4,500 professional fitness instructors and personal trainers.

Organization that promotes healthy lifestyle changes through inspiration and education made one small step at a time.

Fitness models, photographers, agents, scouts, media, magazines, companies, trainers, and nutritionists.

Information from the star of television's Victoria's Body Shoppe.

Biography, image gallery, and contact information. Teaches pole dancing in Las Vegas, Nevada.