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| back - K - L - M - N - next page Kidney and Bladder Problems - National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Information about diseases of the kidneys and urologic system to the public and health care professionals, including end-stage renal disease, glomerulonephritis, high blood pressure and kidney disease, IgA nephropathy, kidney stones, kidney transplants, lupus nephritis, medical tests of kidney function, nephrotic syndrome, polycystic kidney disease, kidney infections, simple kidney cysts, vescoureteral reflux, bladder control for women, impotence, interstitial cystitis, Peyronie's disease, prostate enlargement, prostatitis, urinary incontinence in children and adults, and urinary tract infections. Lamaze Childbirth Education - Lamaze
Promotes natural, healthy and fulfilling childbirth experiences for women and their families. Includes recommended readings and tips for a healthy pregnancy. Liver Disease Lung Disorders - American Lung Association
 Includes guidelines for prevention and treatment of influenza and the common cold, and informaition on environmental health. Visitors can search for health information about various types of lung disease by topic. Lymphedema - National Lymphedema Network
The Web site offers basic information on lymphedema, a newsletter, Netpals and a list of links to other related resources on the Internet. Medicare - The Official U.S. Government Site for Medicare
This is the Health Care Financing Administration's official Medicare web site. The site includes information on what the Medicare program is, managed care, contacts, publications, wellness and fraud and abuse. Mental Health - American Psychiatric Association Online
 Contains an extensive public information section on mental health issues such as anxiety disorders, depression, schizophrenia, teen suicide and more. - Anxiety Disorders Association of America
The Anxiety Disorders Association of America was established to educate patients, families, mental health professionals, primary care physicians and the general public about the nature and management of anxiety disorders. The Table of Contents section of this site includes links to information and self-tests for a variety of anxiety disorders in adults and children. - National Institute of Mental Health
Offers information on specific mental disorders, diagnosis and treatment, including anxiety and panic disorders, depression, attention deficit disorder, eating disorders, learning disabilities, medications and schizophrenia. Articles are accompanied by a list of resources available for additional help and information. - National Mental Health Association
The National Mental Health Association is dedicated to improving the mental health of all individuals and achieving victory over mental illness. The Information section of their site includes Fact Sheets-Free Information on the following: mental illness in the family, including warning signs; mental health statistics and guidelines for seeking help; depression, including separate fact sheets about depression in women, teens and later life; anxiety disorders of all types; schizophrenia; medications and treatment, including electroconvulsive therapy; children's mental health issues; and suicide. - National Mental Health Services Knowledge Exchange Network
Includes information on dealing with the stigma of mental illness, as well as links to other mental health resources on the Internet. - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
This web site, provided by the United Kingdom National Workplace Bullying Advice Line offers detailed information about PTSD including causes and symptoms, and Prolonged Duress Stress Disorder (PDSD) in relationship to bullying and harassment in the workplace. Neurological Problems - American Academy of Neurology
The neurological conditions portion of this site includes fact sheets and brochures on ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's Disease, anencephaly, Bell's Palsy, boxing, brain tumors, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic pain, epilepsy, tremor, headache, head injuries, lumbar puncture, neuroaids, neuroimaging, Parkinson's Disease, stroke, transient ischemic attack, Tourette's syndrome and essential tremor. Also included on the site is a Patient Information Guide for Neurology that includes information on how to locate patient-oriented materials and services for individuals with neurologic disorders. Now in its sixth edition, the Patient Information Guide is the most complete and comprehensive publication of its kind. - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
NINDS is a lead agency for the Congressionally designated Decade of the Brain, and the leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system. Nutrition Back to the Health Links main page |  |
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