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Health Care
Health at Home - They call it the "Complete Online Guide to Symptoms, Solutions, & Self-Care". You can search for a topic in alphabetical order or in order of chapters like in a book. This is like those health guides you're given by your health insurance except this is online. M-CARE is a nonprofit corporation. The information does not to replace the advice and care of your health provider. Embarrassing Health Problems - The purpose of this site is to help you deal with health problems that might be embarrassing to discuss with others. Now, don't let your imagination run away with you, it could be as simple as bad breath or baldness. The categories go from A-Z and start with Acne&Spots and go to ZZZ - Snoring<g>. Body Mass Index Calculator - Just enter your height and weight and the calculator will tell you what your BMI (Body Mass Index) is. Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator - You'll need a measuring tape for this, but all the instructions on how and what to measure is right there. Research shows that people with "apple-shaped" bodies (with more weight around the waist) face more health risks than those with "pear-shaped" bodies who carry more weight around the hips. What is your risk for Breast Cancer? - I've added a tool that estimates your risk for 4 types of cancer and gives you tips on how to prevent them. The tool was developed by the Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention. It takes only a few minutes to answer some questions and get information on your risk of breast, prostate, colon or lung cancer. Find out how to lower your risk and where to focus your prevention efforts. Calorie Calculator - Find out how many calories you burn while sleeping, watching TV, making dinner, shopping, playing with the kids or with your favorite workout. You can even compare how many calories you burn between several different sports. As if that isn't enough, figure out how much weight you would lose in a week if you add an activity. This is a GREAT tool. Poison Center Answer Book - This Answer book is done by The University of California, Davis, Medical Center Regional Poison Control Center. They answer common questions about poisonings and prevention. You can find a checklist for poison safety, a babysitter guide, emergency first aid. The center is prepared to provide emergency information about: Swallowing of poisons, eye or skin irritation from toxic substances, inhalation of noxious fumes or vapors, plant exposures, animal, insect, snake and spider bites, food or mushroom poisoning, drug reactions, attempted suicides or drug overdoses and pet poisoning exposure. You can also call them toll-free at: 1-800-876-4766 or 1-800-8-POISON. Ask The Doctor - They will publish answers to your pediatric questions. Their library has over 230 commonly asked questions in their library. A Patient's Guide to HealthCare Information on the Internet - A step-by-step guide to locating and researching medical conditions on the Internet. Main sections include: Medical Terminology, Informational Databases, Reference Sites, Support Groups, Glossary and Links to featured sites. National Library of Medicine - The information is designed to direct you to resources containing information that will help you research your health questions. They are designed for educational use only and are not intended to replace advice from a health professional. Health topics on common diseases and conditions, dictionaries for definitions of medical terms, directories for finding doctors and hospitals, articles and a long link list to organizations both federal and private such as: American Cancer Society, American Academy of Pediatrics, National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration and many more. The Virtual Medical Center - Need medical information, chances are this site can help you. Some of their sections include: Women's Health, Men's Health, Senior Health, Medical News, Education Material, Drug Information and more. They are soon adding a Children's Health, Eating Disorders and stop smoking section. Medical MultiMedia Group - Basic information on preventive care, problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome, back pain, shoulder pain and more. Health education topics. Lots of useful information. Physician Referral Network - Find a physician in your area and by specialty. Accessing Medical Resources on the Internet - If our list of resources above don't do the trick for you, you might want to visit this page. It has a long (and I mean a long) list of medical resource sites that could come in handy for you. You will find Medical Search Engines, Medical Link Directories, Newsgroups and listservs, Medical dictionaries, Medical libraries, hospitals and organizations, Medical journals and Medical News sites. Kids Health - A great site with resources pertaining to the health of children and teens. Information about growth, food & fitness, childhood infections, immunizations, lab tests, medical and surgical conditions, and the latest treatments. For the lighter side you'll find: health games, How The Body Works animations, the KidsVote health poll, and more. Hoechst Marion Roussel USA - Here you will find educational information for consumers, information and services for professionals etc. Dr. Paula's Web Site - Dr. Paula is a pediatrician, she'll answer your questions online, the site has articles written by her on different issues. And soon they are adding chat. obgyn.net - A service offering medical
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