Links - Health - Medical Sciences

MIT : Inventor of the Week: Archive : Medicine & Healthcare
Medicine & Healthcare inventors and their inventions : Tuberculosis Stroke Treatment Stem Cell Research Polio Vaccine PenicillinGenetic Engineering DNA Fingerprinting Diabetes Test Dialysis Cardiac PacemakerBiotechnolgy Balloon CatheterArtificial Heart American Sign Language
Medical Terminology and Cancer : The Cardiovascular System (Heart and blood
Medical Terminology and Cancer The Cardiovascular System (Heart and blood) Functions of the cardiovascular system Blood Blood vessels The heart The spleen
Pathophysiology of the Digestive System
Fundamental Physiology and Anatomy of the Digestive System Control of Digestive System Function Digestive Tract Pregastric Digestion The Stomach The Liver and Biliary System The Pancreas The Small Intestine The Large Intestine Digestive Physiology of Different Species
Herbivores Birds
Digestive Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases Endoscopy Abdominal Pain Gastrointestinal Disorders Gastric Disorder Digestive Diseases digestion
Exercise and Physical Fitness : Medline Plus
Exercise and Physical Fitness Target Heart Rate Calculator Alternative Therapy Tai Chi Flexibility Exercises Running Statistics Sports Medicine Obesity Fitness Programs Aerobics Weight-Training Walking Running
Drug Abuse : Medline Plus
Drug Abuse Statistics American Council for Drug Education Organizations Viral Hepatitis Alcohol abuse Hallucinogens Drug Testing Drug Addiction
Smoking : Medline Plus
Smoking Cigar Smoking Images of Lungs Tobacco Addiction Cigarettes Nicotine Receptors
Birth Control: Choosing a Method That's Right for You
Birth Control: Choosing a Method That's Right for You : sterilization intrauterine device IUD vaginal contraceptive ring hormonal birth control patchBirth control pills condoms cervical capdiaphragmbarrier methods
DmozTools: Diseases and Medical Conditions
Diseases and Medical Conditions from Science.gov : Encephalitis West Nile Virus avian influenza Obesity Malaria Mad Cow Disease Flu Diabetes Cancer Anthrax Alzheimer's Disease AIDS
Surgery
Surgery from Medline Plus : Brain Tumor Surgery Ambulatory Surgery Arthroscopic Surgery Pediatric Surgery Inpatient Surgery Sutures Informed Consent Laser Surgery Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Procedures Cryotherapy
Women's Health
Women's Health : Mastectomy Mammography Hysterectomy Menopause Hormone Replacement Therapy Heart Disease Uterine Fibroids Childbirth Sexually Transmitted Diseases Birth Control Contraception Cesarean Section Cervical Cancer Breast Cancer Osteoporosis Postpartum Depression Infertility Menstruation
Wellness: dieting, health, fitness, and wellness from Prevention magazine
wellness, health fitness dieting health promotion
Abortion (Alan Guttmacher Institute)
policy analysis education abortion issues Reproductive Health, pregnancy contraception teen pregnancy reproduction women's health, sexually transmitted disease
WebMD
An excellent reference for the latest health and wellness information :Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Back Pain Bipolar Disorder Cancer Depression Diabetes Erectile Dysfunction Heart Health Incontinence lung Cancer Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Osteoporosis Sleep Apnea Sleep Disorders Smoking Cessation
Dying to be Thin : PBS Video : Eating Disorders : anorexia .. bulimia
Welcome to the companion Web site to "Dying to be Thin," originally broadcast on December 12, 2000. The film examines a disturbing increase in the prevalence of debilitating and sometimes life-threatening eating disorders, particularly anorexia and bulimia.
MedlinePluus: Infectious Diseases
infectious diseases, Communicable diseases
The heart is a double pump - Intro to the Circulatory System
Khan Academy presents this introduction to the human circulatory system. Includes respiration, oxygen, glucose, hemoglobin, vena cava, ventricles
Human Reproductive Systems
Study.com offers 19 animated videos relating all aspects of human reproduction including: Male Reproductive System, male anatomy, sperm, testes, Female Reproductive System Internal Anatomy, Ovarian Cycle, Ovulation
Nutrition
From DMOZ. Links to nutrition for athletes, children, diabetics, infants, men, seniors, teenagers, and women Also includes dieting, disease prevention, genetically modified food, nutritional disorders, nutrition & pregnancy, issues, food addictions, weight loss, home cooking, and food science.
Body Maps: Respiratory System
The respiratory system, which includes air passages, pulmonary vessels, the lungs, and breathing muscles, provides oxygenated blood to the body tissues and removes waste gases.
Medical Technology: Definition & Examples
Learn what medical technology is and be able to list many examples of diagnosis and treatment medical technology, both simple and complex.
Medical Dictionary (Free)
The main sources of TheFreeDictionary's Medical dictionary are The American HeritageŽ Stedman's Medical Dictionary, Second Edition and Dorland's Medical Dictionary for Health Care Consumers, which provide authoritative descriptions of medical conditions, medications, anatomical terms, noted medical
About Birth Control:Teens Health
One of the toughest decisions that a lot of teens face is whether to have sex. If people decide to have sex, it means they must also take responsibility to protect themselves from unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Kids and Teens Health:Teen Pregnancy
Information about teen pregnancy, what it is like to be a teen mother or father, and what it costs to raise a baby for a year. Includes FAQs and links to the Idaho CareLine.
VLRC: Allergies
Allergies news, a dictionary, research guide, Oh my!