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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.
  • 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 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.

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

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