Adolescent Health. 

Fact sheets, data, and other material about adolescent health topics such as injuries, alcohol and drug use, sexual behaviors, nutrition and obesity, skin cancer, and youth violence. Includes background on the National Initiative to Improve Adolescent Health by the Year 2010, and links to related websites. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Fact sheets, publications, and other resources about health concerns affecting adolescents. Topics include injury prevention, violence and bullying, nutrition and physical fitness, mental health, and teen pregnancy. Newsletter articles are only available to members, but the other publications and resources are available for free download. Includes links to related websites.

A site aimed at young people. It deals with health and lifestyle issues, including sexuality, eating disorders and relationships.

Health Insite 

Follow the links to find information on allergies and hypersensitivities.

Links to state asthma organizations including a link to Asthma NSW.

Frequently Asked Questions. This FAQ addresses topics related to avian influenza (bird flu), "a viral disease that most commonly affects birds." It focuses on concerns such as whether cats and dogs can be infected with the virus and how the disease is transmitted to humans. Includes links to related websites. From the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Facts about pigeon-related diseases

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) have developed this fact sheet to address common questions and concerns regarding pigeon-related diseases.

Asian Language Materials 

This page provides cancer fact sheets in English, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. It also includes annotated links to other consumer health websites that contain Asian language documents and material of interest to Asian communities.

provides practical information and guidance for women who have breast cancer or are concerned they have breast cancer, their families, partners and friends. Includes personal stories and expert information (Country: Australia)

A comprehensive cancer information source including information on types of cancer, treatments, screening, clinical trials, risk factors, research and publications and reports. Also provides access to Cancerlit a bibliographical database of cancer information sources.

Young people can have fun outdoors, while still protecting their skin from the sun, by choosing five sun protection options: seeking shade, covering up, getting a hat, wearing sunglasses, and rubbing on sunscreen.  Look here for - skin cancer facts and statistics, information for parents, campaign materials, and ready-to-use graphics.

Harvard Centre for Cancer Prevention

Provides an intriguing assessment of your susceptibility to various cancers.

This database contains cancer mortality statistics by country or regions, extracted from the World Health Organization (WHO) databank.

Symptoms, causes, treatment and diagnosis, information on the most common cancers. Significant statistical and survey data on cancer in NSW.

Pictures and information about various forms of skin cancer.

An excellent site.

Coeliac disease

Coeliac disease is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. People who have coeliac disease cannot tolerate a protein called gluten, which is found in wheat, rye, and barley. When people with coeliac disease eat foods containing gluten, their immune system responds by damaging the small intestine.

Children's Hospital at Westmead

Provides fact sheets, safety and health information for parents, information for children who are patients in the hospital as well as information on Westmead services.

Information for parents includes common illnesses or accidents, first aid, nutrition and parenting issues.

Provides a browsable and searchable International list of clinical trials by discipline and condition. Trials are industry sponsored.

An interactive herbal database that provides access to scientific and evidence based case reports, contraindications, adverse effects, interactions and preparations for specific herbal medicines.

Information on complementary and alternative medicine for practitioners and the public. It includes fact sheets, research, clinical trials and links to databases as well as a link to the alternative medicine citation index - CAM on Pubmed.

Over 7,000 articles on mad cow disease. A project of the Sperling Biomedical Foundation.  The Science and News indexes are archived back to 1996.  There is also a graphics archive with over one hundred images.

This site presents real autopsies that were performed, allowing users to click through the autopsy and arrive at a cause of death. Each case includes a brief clinical history and descriptions of various organs and systems. Produced by the  University of Leicester as a learning tool for its medical  students.

Alzheimer's Australia

Practical and medical information about dementia as well as a listing of support services in NSW. These sheets are also available in several languages other than English.

Fact Sheets

Just as Alzheimer's disease and other dementias affect people differently, the information needs of people with dementia, their families and carers will also vary.

Suggestions for planning an airplane trip for someone who has Alzheimer’s disease. Includes ideas for items to bring (ID  bracelet, physician's phone number), picking an appropriate flight  and travel time, getting around the airport and through security,  and related topics. Includes a link to a fact sheet on vacation  planning.

Dental Health

The anatomy of the mouth and the tooth, oral health, dental procedures from basic fillings to implants and root canal, cosmetic dentistry, and the care of children's teeth are covered.

Dental Materials Fact Sheet

This site features a fact sheet that describes the advantages and disadvantages of various types of dental materials. Materials include porcelain (ceramic), nickel or cobalt-chrome alloys, glass and resin ionomers, porcelain fused with metal, gold alloy, composite resin, and amalgam. Discusses toxicity of dental materials, including amalgam fillings, which contain mercury (an element on California's Proposition 65 list of chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity).

Diabetes Australia

Provides information on different types of diabetes, prevention, care, products and research. It includes links to the magazine Conquest and information in languages other than English.

Includes information on life with diabetes, latest research and news from Australia as well as from the international body of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Endocrine Disorders

Collection of essays about the endocrine system (which includes hormone-secreting glands such as the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, and pancreas), diseases of the endocrine system, surgical procedures and other treatment options, and related topics. Includes basic materials on osteoporosis and diabetes (some sections under construction). From surgeons specializing in parathyroid disease.

Epilepsy Association

Provides information on epilepsy designed specifically for kids, teens and adults. Includes information on treatment, self-management, safety and lifestyle issues as well as news and events related to epilepsy.

This site provides an introduction to epilepsy as well as historic information about its diagnosis and treatment. It also offers a history of the disease and depictions of epilepsy in art and literature. Also provides links to related sites.

Exercise - diff'rent strokes

For exercise to truly do you any good, it should be regular, sustained and vigorous enough to have an effect on your cardio-vascular system. However, even moderate, non-vigorous activities can do you good. It is all a case of working out what suits you and making informed choices.

General information on foot health. There is also information on specific conditions such as plantar warts, the diabetic foot and bunions.

What's the Difference Between Seasonal Flu, Pandemic Flu, and Avian (Bird) Flu?

This fact sheet explains differences between three types of flu and provides general information abut the flu and flu virus characteristics. It also notes that the flu "is not the same as the common cold, nor is it related to what is commonly called the 'stomach flu.'" Additional flu information can be found through the left navigation menu on this page. From the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

The World Health Organization

(WHO) "is coordinating the global response to human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) [identified in April 2009] and monitoring the corresponding threat of an influenza pandemic.

Genetic Disorders & Birth Defects

This site provides links to information about genetic diseases and  birth defects. It covers the basics of genetics, including ethics,  forensic uses, and career possibilities. Features information  about adult genetic risks, resources for genetic testing and  counselling, and pages for parents, students, teachers, and health  professionals. Searchable.

ABC Health & Wellbeing

This brings together all the health-related news stories and reports from ABC radio and TV, including Dr Norman Swan's Health Report. It's a good place to track down recent news and there are also transcripts of past reports. It has a library of topics that cover common concerns including healthy eating and exercise, and various conditions such as depression and arthritis. It's easy to use and colourful. Well designed for the lay person.

Cochrane Library

How do you know if one health care treatment or intervention is any better than another, or if it will do more good than harm? Information about health is everywhere, but how can health professionals and consumers make sense of all the research going on around the world?  These are just some of the questions that the Cochrane Library attempts to answer. The Cochrane Library brings together in one place research which looks at the effectiveness of different health care treatments and interventions. It is recognized as the best single source of information on the effects of health care.

Combined Health Information Database

Bibliographic database focusing on health promotion and education. Topics include AIDS education, Diabetes and Complementary and Alternative medicines.

Drug Info @ your library 

A gateway to quality assured drug information on the internet

Information about the work of interventional radiologists, "doctors who use X-rays and other imaging techniques to 'see' inside the body while they guide narrow tubes (catheters) and  other very small instruments through the blood vessels and other  pathways of the body to the site of a problem." The site provides  an overview of interventional radiology procedures, describes  conditions and treatments, and includes a database of doctors.

Here you will find timely and unique perspectives on health, medicine and wellness from respected medical professionals.

Consumer health information on a range of health topics as well as free access to Pubmed Medline - an international database of medical literature.

The Medical Library Association has developed "Deciphering Medspeak" to help you translate common "medspeak" terms. You'll also find some tips on how to identify quality health care information on the Internet.

Includes medical and scientific items, abbreviations, acronyms, jargon, institutions, projects, symptoms, syndromes, eponyms and medical history. The dictionary is written by doctors and is designed for use by anyone with an interest in medicine and health.

MyDr

This site assists you to search for a range of health professionals including GPs, Specialists, Pharmacists and Dieticians by language, gender, area (suburb or all of NSW) and specialisation. You can also search for Optometrists and Physios, but there isn't a language search option for these.

NSW Health Services Directory

Provides details on private and public hospitals, nursing homes, youth, sexual assault and mental health services, blood and tissue collection, public health units. Health - Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, Databases, Indexes, Journal Online.

Radiology 

Radiology Info is designed to answer your questions related to the many radiologic procedures and therapies available to you and your family. The Web site provides you with information whether you're preparing for a baseline mammogram, learning more about your child's x-ray or researching radiation oncology (cancer therapy) procedures. Radiology Info tells you how various x-rays, CT, MRI, ultrasound, radiation therapy and other procedures are performed. It also addresses what you may experience and how to prepare for the exams. The Web site does not yet cover all radiologic procedures and therapies, but is updated frequently with new information.

Questions and answers about how ultrasounds work. Discusses diagnostic ultrasound imaging (sonography or ultrasonography), doppler ultrasound (evaluates blood flow in organs), reasons to have an ultrasound, and related topics. Explains why "sonograms should be performed only when medically indicated" and offers views on ultrasound machines for personal use and "keepsake imaging."

NSW Health Department's calendar of health related events and campaigns.

WebMD

A big portal packed with information about health and related issues. A recent redesign introduced a nifty new tool called Symptom Checker, which lets you self-diagnose—sorry, "pinpoint potential conditions"—in seconds by clicking on body parts and selecting from a list of specific complaints (just be sure to check with your doctor for a real diagnosis). The new WebMD Health Manager lets you store your personal medical records online and make them available to doctors.

American Heart Association

A comprehensive site, which includes information on heart conditions, warning signs, exercise, nutrition, prevention and research. Includes substantial information on stroke.

How it is done and what to expect when you have surgery.

Provides general heart health information including cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, nutrition and lifestyle. Also has statistics, programs and material for students and professionals.

Click on a frame and enjoy the animated graphics and extensive discussions of topics in cardiology.

AEGIS Aids Education Global Information Service.   Links to sites, worldwide, on issues ranging from treatment and prevention, to the science of HIV/AIDS.

Provides information on treatment options, vaccines and promotional events. Includes support group details, links to key AIDS websites, as well as a searchable database of recent HIV/AIDS literature.

Quite a lot of information.

Is a social marketing campaign, which aims to reduce the stigma associated with HIV and to acknowledge the powerful role that people who are positive have in ending the epidemic. The campaign celebrates the contributions that are made every day by those most affected by the disease and has 32 spokes models from Boston, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oregon, San Francisco, San Diego, and Seattle.

Has information in 21 languages and referral contact addresses from all over Australia.

Australian Indigenous Health

This site is a dynamic, evolving resource, which makes published, unpublished and specially developed material about Indigenous health freely accessible to policy makers, service providers, researchers, students and the general community. By making this material accessible to people involved in the area of Indigenous health, it should greatly enhance their knowledge, skills and performance. For students and the general community, the knowledge accessible via our site will improve their understanding of Indigenous health and related areas.

Learn the difference.

This page provides cancer fact sheets in English, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. It also includes annotated links to other consumer health websites that contain Asian language documents and material of interest to Asian communities.

Carers NSW

The Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care has funded Carers NSW to translate four popular carer fact sheets in to 15 community languages plus English:

English for health professionals courses are suitable for overseas trained health professionals who need to study English in a medical context in order to improve their communication skills to pass the Australian Medical Council's Occupational English Test (OET) and to ultimately achieve professional registration and practice in Australia.

MyDr

This site assists you to search for a range of health professionals including GPs, Specialists, Pharmacists and Dieticians by language, gender, area (suburb or all of NSW) and specialisation. You can also search for Optometrists and Physios, but there isn't a language search option for these.

NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

Provides pamphlets on subjects including diabetes, exercise, pregnancy, medication and health services.  Available in a variety of languages, such as Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish and Vietnamese.

Common diseases and health related issues such as immunization information in a range of languages other than English.

Translated Health Information about Medicines

The National Prescribing Service (NPS) works with the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) and other partners to provide translated health information about medicines.

The National MS Society's Internet program has been a successful way to educate people about multiple sclerosis.  Information for people newly diagnosed, employment, intimacy, care-partners, alternative therapies, and progressive MS.

Covers a variety of topics, including motor neurone disease.

Parkinson’s

Includes links to a lot of related sites.

Latest news and information, as well as a list of Australian sites that cover this topic.

Lots of wonderful information for sufferers and carers.

BabyKick Alliance

This organization is "a leading advocate for Kick Count [maternal counting and tracking of fetal movements during pregnancy], a preventative way to reduce the risk of stillbirth." Features a FAQ about Kick Count, charts to keeping track of fetal movements, and related resources and links about healthy pregnancy and stillbirth prevention. In English and Spanish. The organization was founded by an obstetrician and gynecologist.

Pregnancy & Exercise

Regular exercise during pregnancy can prepare your body for labour and the demands of a new baby. Caring for a newborn can be stressful and physically demanding, so it helps to be fit and strong.

Using Family History to Promote Health   

Discusses the advantages of using family health histories to predict potential health risks. Includes a FAQ, fact sheets,  presentations, and links to news articles and case studies about family health histories. Also offers links to sites related to family health histories and for specific diseases. From the Office of Genomics and Disease Prevention at the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Sports Injuries

Exercising is good for you, but sometimes you can injure yourself when you play sports or exercise. Accidents, poor training practices or improper gear can cause them. Some people get hurt because they are not in shape. Not warming up or stretching enough can also lead to injuries.

Provides access to a range of information associated with sexual health and reproduction for men, women and youth. Includes fact sheets on pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, contraception and sexually transmitted diseases as well as frequently asked questions. Also provides contacts for sexual health centers, help lines and links to Family Planning organizations in Australia and overseas.

200 Stress Tips

How to recognize and deal with it.

The Soldier's Heart

Companion website to a 2005 PBS Frontline program that "explores the psychological cost of war and investigates whether the military is doing enough to help the many combat veterans coming home with emotional problems." Features video of the full program and additional stories, interviews, readings, and expert options about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in soldiers. Includes 2007 updates on some of the people featured in the program, and a link to a related Frontline report.

This site is definitely worth checking out.

How many ways can you be stressed? 11 different tests.

This site offers a test to find out how stressed you really are, as well as ways to cope with stress.

Tips and Techniques

Learn how to survive and thrive under stress. This site will help you understand stress and identify the causes. You will find a range of stress management techniques and useful resources, as well as links to other useful sites to help you deal with stress.

National Stroke Foundation

Basic information for the general public, on stroke, as well as some anecdotal stories from stroke sufferers.

Learn the difference.