Health

Information about legislation regarding birth certificates for parents of stillborn children and the 'MISSing Angels Bill'.

Information and communities for depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other metal conditions. Includes news, editorials and chat.

An organization opposed to psychiatric abuses and involuntary treatment.

Journal of a young girl suffering from eating disorders and self injury.

Sociologist Gayle Sulik argues that the atmosphere of pink ribbon campaigns about breast cancer is actually detrimental to women's well-being.

United Nations humanitarian report from Kenya explains how a series of seminars resulted in the resignation two hundred practitioners of female genital mutilation. Includes outline of the cultural aspects.

Dedicated to protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding as the normal method of infant feeding and the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Initiative. Information about their activities, membership, newsletters and press releases.

First-person account of recovered memories from Scott Barak Abraham.

Brain surgery to treat people with psychiatric illness was virtually abandoned half a century ago, but recent progress in neuroscience is igniting renewed interest in this field. [28:55 streaming audio broadcast]

World Health Organisation report says tobacco industry sabotaged WHO tobacco control efforts.

"Philip Morris et al. are recasting themselves as kinder, gentler companies concerned about their communities. Meanwhile, they're strong-arming the TV networks to block counter-ads which might persuade you otherwise."

Tobacco ads, advertising, and its effect on publications that carry it.

Article from The Nation discusses on the Partnership for a Drug-Free America discusses its tobacco connections such as Philip Morris funding and free ad space in media that take tobacco advertising.

Center for Public Integrity report on media political power covers the connections between the tobacco industry and media, such as $1.1 billion in cigarette advertising, and what it buys.

Details of a petition filed by the Campaign for Responsible Transplantation.

Provides information for parents who are looking into the safety and effectiveness of vaccinations.

Seven common misconceptions that anti-vaccine proponents use that can lead parents to question the wisdom of immunizing their children.

Provides students with prevention and intervention tools to deal with the issues of underage drinking, other drug use, impaired driving and other destructive decisions.

Original watercolor illustrations on postcards.

This on-line exhibition pays tribute to the beauty of large ladies around the world.

Biography, portfolio, and fashion tips from a plus-sized model.

Actor, comedienne, artist, writer, and web site designer.

Discussions on fat health, self-esteem tips, pro-fat song listings, fat role models, eating disorders, and recovery from self-hatred. A few other random interests of the author as well.

An essay describing the pros and cons of FC with links to testimonials and research.

Dedicated to helping parents understand and implement a gluten and dairy free diet for their autistic children.

DrugSense works to ensure more balanced and accurate media coverage of drug policy issues and maintains a comprehensive archive of drug policy news and many free E-mail subscription services.

Blog and chronicle calling for an end to drug prohibition. Articles and newsletter.

Threaded discussions on philosophy, politics and the US drug policy.

Student group dedicated to explore human alternatives to the current policy.

Tens of thousands of American teenagers are forced into drug treatment programs each year by schools, parents, or the courts - despite not having any serious drug problem.

Includes resources on medication safety basics, key medication facts for parents as well as older adults, along with a related links and references section.

Article, presented by Meta News, on the use of drugs, particularly Ritalin, to combat ADD.

Two M.D.s describe potential side effects of Ritalin.

Statistics, factsheets, and discussion on tobacco policy, smokefree workplaces, retailers selling to youth, industry quotes on nicotine and addiction, and medical costs due to smoking.

Citizens and organizations advocating policy decisions, educational and prevention efforts to address the problem of tobacco in their communities. Provides tobacco news, issues, analysis, advocacy; factsheets and policy papers.

Focuses on how tobacco settlement payments have created an incentive for states to help the tobacco industry.

Abstract of paper; concludes "in order to be successful, anti-tobacco alliances need to recognize that tobacco control is ultimately a political battle fought in public, and not a scientific debate discussed in private"; gives examples from Switzerland.

Report and resources from The Center for Social Gerontology.

Exposure to secondhand smoke at work costs employers money for increased health services and increased time off.

Simple point-by-point rebuttal of many statements made by those campaigning against vaccinations.

Working to stop the fluoridation of water. Resources and information. Links to many articles.

Provides news, information and resources on opposition to fluoridation.

Hiram Caton's complete work "Debunking the AIDS Myth; An Explanation Why and How the Medical Profession Kills Gays."

Site offers $1000 for proving the existence of HIV by isolating it. Correspondence between the organisation and past claimants.

Homepage of an AIDS activist and author.

Homepage of an AIDS activist, Brian Ledford, and his journey as a former Marine now living with HIV.

Infectious disease physician Dr. Joel Gallant answers questions about HIV and AIDS.

Resources related to HIV and US Blacks as well as other AIDS issues for people of color, from The Body.

Works collaboratively for effective HIV/AIDS ministry on and by all levels of the Episcopal Church.

Resources from The Body on prevention and teenagers, telling children about AIDS, and HIV positive adolescents.