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Cancer.net
This is the consumer information site from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The site includes information on 120 types of cancer, strategies for coping, and healthy living after diagnosis. Cancer.Net En Español provides information for Spanish speakers as well.
CDC Health Topics
Find diseases and conditions; healthy living; workplace safety; environmental health; injury, violence and safety, global health and more provided in English and Spanish by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery
This site helps individuals struggling with drug addiction and alcoholism. Resources on a wide range of recovery topics are provided, including treatment options, information on clinical trials, holistic approaches, and resources to turn to after treatment is completed. There are also message boards and online support resources where visitors can share their stories.
EatRight.org
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (previously the American Dietetic Association) offers eating tips and ways to become healthier, how to maintain your health, and how to help manage various diseases through proper nutrition. The Diseases, Allergies, and Health Conditions section covers nutrition for special conditions such as allergies, food intolerances, and other issues.
Some materials are available in Chinese and Spanish.
Health Finder and HealthFinder en Espanol
From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), HealthFinder is designed to be easy to use. The simple, engaging design offers information and tools to help users learn and stay healthy without being overwhelming. Also, they offer the same website for Spanish speaking individuals.
In the News - Health Topics
Find information related to diseases and conditions, fitness and wellness, elder care, mental health and nutrition.
KidsHealth
The premier online resource for children's health information, KidsHealth is divided into three main sections for Parents, Kids, and Teens. Each section has significant content available in Spanish, accessible by clicking the “En Español” button (bottom of left sidebar).
Medline Plus
Trusted health information from the National Institutes of Health. Find up-to-date information about diseases, drugs and medical conditions.
MentalHealth.gov
One-stop access to U.S. government mental health information. The site is designed in easy-to-read format and includes resources to talk about mental health, jumpstart conversations in your community and stories of hope and recovery. The Get Immediate Help button is on every page.
USDA Diet and Health
This well-designed section of the USDA web site focuses on diets and nutrition for specific diseases and disorders, including allergies and food sensitivities, AIDS/HIV, cancer, diabetes, digestive diseases and disorders, eating disorders, heart disease, and osteoporosis. Links provide easy access to additional resources for each health condition.
