Your Guide to Healthy Web Sites
Cure Search National Childhood
Cancer Foundation
www.curesearch.org
This site provides families of children
with cancer authoritative information
regarding treatment, prevention, and
quality of life issues. Site visitors can
search for information on a specific
cancer, find articles that describe
the relative risks and benefits of
existing treatment options, learn how
to prevent side effects of treatment,
and search for national and local
support systems.
National Center for Chronic Disease
Prevention and Health Promotion
www.cdc.gov/nccdphp
This division of the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention
focuses on helping Americans reduce
their risk of developing chronic
diseases, including heart disease,
cancer, diabetes, and arthritis. Links
to the agency and other government
resources provide specific prevention
strategies.
The Brain Matters.org
www.thebrainmatters.org
This site combines resources from the
Web sites of the American Academy of
Neurology and the National Institute
of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
to create a user-friendly place for
consumers seeking information on the
brain and neurological conditions.
Visitors can read thorough coverage
of more than 250 neurological disorders.
They can also find a neurologist in
their area, read practice guidelines,
and stay up to date on research
developments.
The Diabetes Monitor
www.diabetesmonitor.com/index.htm
The site monitors and uploads
diabetes-related news to provide
information, education, and support
for people with diabetes and their
families. It also provides information
for people newly diagnosed with
the condition, relevant recent news
stories, discussion boards, polls,
and alerts regarding dubious products
and how to spot them.
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