Links
Allergies
Local Allergy Information
Pollen count indexes and allergy symptoms
Allergy Information- National Institutes of Health
Information on asthma and allergies
Current Medical Issues
West Nile Virus
Information from the Centers for Disease control about the West Nile Virus
Seasonal Influenza (flu)
Up to date information on influenza from the Centers for Disease Control
General Health Information
National Library of Medicine
Search for medical information using Search Bar
NetWellness- University Supported Consumer Information
Extensive consumer-oriented information supported by health professionals from Case Western Reserve University, University of Cincinnati and The Ohio State University
Patient Health Information
Health information on a variety of topics- The American Academy of Family Physicians
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Government site with information on health and safety topics
Fitness and Exercise
Body Mass Index Calculator
A free BMI calculator provided by the Centers for Disease Control
Target Heart Rates
Find your target exercising heart rate as recommended by the American Heart Association
Headaches
American Council for Headache Education (ACHE)
ACHE makes a wide range of educational resources available to physicians, patients, families, schools and employers
Needle-stick Information
Safer Needle Devices: Protecting Health Care Workers
A page maintained by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration containing information on needle-stick safety and the risks associated with needle-stick
Nutrition
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
A source for trustworthy, science-based food and nutrition information related to general health, weight loss, disease management and prevention, food safety, and more
Choose My Plate
A site to help you make healthy choices and to be active every day
Super Tracker
An online, interactive tool to get your personalized nutrition and physical activity plan, track foods and physical activities to see how they stack up, and get tips and support to help you make healthier choices and plan ahead
Skin Conditions
American Academy of Dermatology
Sex and Health
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Information about Sexually Transmitted Diseases including HIV, Herpes and HPV
FDA: HIV and AIDS
Go Ask Alice
A Columbia University site with lots of good information
Travelers' Health
Travel Health Recommendations
Information for travelers by destination from the Centers for Disease Control