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American Council on Exercise
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Users of this website can find advice on physical fitness and subscribe to Healh E-Tips, the American Council on Exercise's free monthly electronic newsletter.
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Anatomy of the Human Body (Gray's Anatomy)
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From Bartleby.com, this classic anatomy reference includes over 1200 engravings.
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Anthrax - Centers For Disease Control
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Answers to questions about the disease and current information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Atlas of the Body
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An atlas of the body provided by the American Medical Association. It contains explanations and color illustrations.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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The federal government's site for disease prevention and control is updated continuously focusing on current health concerns.
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Diabetes Dictionary
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This dictionary defines hundreds of terms arranged in alphabetical order. It is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
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FoodSafety.gov
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A gateway to government food safety information includes current news and alerts, government agencies and consumer advice. Some documents accessible in other languages including Spanish, French, Russian and Chinese.
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globalhealth.gov
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The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) provides this portal covering domestic and international health issues.
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Healthfinder
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From the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services, this site's design has and easy to use index of current health topics. Included is a section in Spanish.
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Heart and Stroke Encyclopedia
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The American Heart Association established this website, which covers a wide range of cardiovascular and stroke topics. It also includes information in Spanish.
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Mayo Clinic Health Oasis
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Reliable and timely medical information from the Mayo Clinic’s physicians, scientists, writers and educators. Updated daily.
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MedlinePlus
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A service from the U.S. National Library of Medicine with information on all health and drug topics.
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Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, 17th Edition
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This is the electronic version of the medical text published by Merck & Co. for over 100 years.
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National Institutes of Health
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From the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services includes comprehensive information on today's health topics.
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Nutrition.gov
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From the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), find here health, nutrition and food information guidance.
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U. S. National Library of Medicine
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Official website for the U.S. National Library of Medicine. It is the "world's largest medical library."
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World Health Organization
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The World Health Organization is the United Nations specialized agency for health. WHO's goal is to attain the highest possible level of health for everyone. Health is defined as not only the absence of disease but also the complete physical, mental and social well-being.
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