Health Topics

American Lung Association - Provides information on lung disease, including asthma.

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology - A professional organization with patient-level information on several conditions, including asthma.

American Cancer Society - A non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating cancer and providing information and support for patients.

Cancer.Net - Patient-friendly information from the American Society for Clinical Oncology.

HealthyChildren.org – Information for parents from the American Academy of Pediatricians.

FamilyDoctor.org – Health information for the whole family by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Girls’ Health - Written for girls between the ages of 10 and 16.

American Diabetes Association - Provides a wealth of educational and supportive information to people living with diabetes. 

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) - Provides information and publications about diabetes and related topics to patients and the public.

Epilepsy Foundation - A national non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families impacted by epilepsy and seizures.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - Provides information on numerous neurological disorders, including epilepsy.

American Heart Association - Provides information on heart disease and related topics such as cholesterol, high blood pressure, and stroke.

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - Includes health information for the public covering numerous heart, lung, and blood diseases and conditions.

National Institute of Mental Health - Federal agency conducts research on mental disorders, brain and behavior. Shares research discoveries with the public regarding treatments, prevention and recovery from mental illness. Provides videos, publications, fact sheets and research.

National Alliance on Mental Illness - Advocates for access to mental health service and treatment; supports research and raises awareness. Provides fact sheets, legal center resource, helpline, and military resources.

Mental Health America - Advocacy organization addresses mental health and substance abuse, access to behavioral services through prevention, detection and diagnosis, education and research.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - Federal agency which conducts and supports research on brain and nervous system disorders; also provides information on neurological disorders.

BrainFacts.org - Information about the brain and nervous system.

The Weight-control Information Network - Provides up-to-date, science-based information on weight control, obesity, physical activity, and related nutritional issues.

The Obesity Action Coalition - A non-profit organization helping individuals along their journey toward better health through education, advocacy and support. 

OrthoInfo - Patient information website of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Contains over 400 articles about fractures, sports injuries, joint replacement and other orthopaedic topics written specially for patients and families.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - Federal agency which conducts and supports research on brain and nervous system disorders; also provides information on neurological disorders.

American Stroke Association - Provides information on stroke; sister to the American Heart Association.

National Institute on Drug Abuse - Provides information on prevention and treatment of addiction, drug facts, updates about research in prevention and treatment, education, publications, podcast and newsletters.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism - Conducts research on the impact of alcohol abuse, provides brochures and fact sheets. Supports alcohol related research, understanding risks and benefits of alcohol use, develops prevention and treatment strategies, disseminates research findings to the public.

Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health - Provides national leadership and coordination to improve the health of women and girls through policy, education and model programs.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – Patient page for women’s health topics.