Health in the Yahoo! Directory

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (22)
Explore the sites for the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. agency dedicated to public health and safety through partnerships with state health departments and other organizations. Sites offer organization profile, disease prevention programs, data resources, publications, census information, and health education resources.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Centers_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention__CDC_
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (13)
Read about Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the national regulatory agency of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which regulates food and drugs, as well as cosmetics. Sites include organization profile, regulatory issues, government recalls, safety alerts, as well as special FDA activities related to HIV/AIDS, cancer, and oncology.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Department_of_Health_and_Human_Services/Food_and_Drug_Administration__FDA_
National Institutes of Health (NIH) (64)
Find sites about National Institutes of Health (NIH), the primary agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and its network of institutes dedicated to biomedical and health sciences including cancer, heart and lung diseases, environmental health, allergy and infectious diseases, dental sciences, and genetic studies.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Department_of_Health_and_Human_Services/National_Institutes_of_Health__NIH_
American Cancer Society (ACS) (5)
Read about American Cancer Society (ACS), the U.S. community-based health organization dedicated to eliminate cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. Sites provide background information, resources, discussion forums, campaigns, and support programs for cancer survivors and caregivers.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/American_Cancer_Society__ACS_
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) (6)
Find sites about Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the enforcement agency of the U.S. Department of Labor to establish standards for workplace safety and health. Sites offer organization information, regulations and policies, regional offices, as well as technical assistance and consultation progams offered by the federal statutory authority.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Department_of_Labor/Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Administration__OSHA_
National Library of Medicine (NLM) (10)
Learn about the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library operated by the U.S. federal government for both the public and health professionals. Sites feature online library, history, public databases, and other online resources for areas including clinical care, toxicology, environmental health, biotechnology, and basic research.
dir.yahoo.com/.../National_Institutes_of_Health__NIH_/National_Library_of_Medicine__NLM_
National Library of Medicine
Extensive collection of online information for the public and health care professionals dealing with clinical care, toxicology and environmental health, and basic research.
www.nlm.nih.gov
WebMD
Internet-based network that connects medical services, communication, and information tools.
www.webmd.com
American Medical Association (AMA)
Reviewed medical sites, medical society directory, searchable databases of CME courses, residency programs, and over 650,000 physicians.
www.ama-assn.org
American Heart Association (AHA) (2)
Read about American Heart Association (AHA), the U.S. national voluntary health agency dedicated to reduce the effects of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Sites include organization information, heart care programs, education and research studies, as well as state affiliates and city chapters.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/American_Heart_Association__AHA_
Medicare
Official U.S. Government site for Medicare information.
www.medicare.gov
Department of Health and Human Services (218)
Find sites for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, the Cabinet agency and its various departments dedicated to protect health of all Americans and provide essential human services including disease control, medicare, mental health, children and women's healthcare, as well as public health services.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Departments_and_Agencies/Department_of_Health_and_Human_Services
Healthfinder
Provides consumers with easy access to online, accurate health information. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
www.healthfinder.gov
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Federal regulatory agency which protects the public against unreasonable risks of injuries and deaths associated with consumer products.
www.cpsc.gov
EarthSave International (5)
Read about EarthSave International, the nonprofit organization which promotes healthy and life-sustaining food choices for better environment and health. Sites include background information, plant-diet awareness programs, upcoming events, eco-friendly listings, and educational efforts by the international organization founded by the American author John Robbins.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/EarthSave_International
Medscape
Integrated, multi-specialty medical information and education tool for specialists, primary care physicians, and other health professionals.
www.medscape.com
American Lung Association (11)
Explore the sites for American Lung Association, the nonprofit organization set up in 1904 to fight lung disease in all its forms with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control, and environmental health. Sites offer background info, treatment programs, research initiatives, public awareness programs, fundraising events, and state chapters.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Respiratory_Diseases/American_Lung_Association
RxList
Drug information resource with scientific facts and medicine descriptions for both the consumer and the medical professional.
www.rxlist.com
National Fire Protection Association (2)
Learn about National Fire Protection Association, the nonprofit organization dedicated to reduce the destruction of fire through standards, research, and public education. Sites feature background information, codes and standards, research reports, public training programs, classroom kits, career opportunities, and regional offices of the international organization headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/National_Fire_Protection_Association
Health on the Net Foundation
Dedicated to realizing the benefits of the Internet in the fields of health and medicine. Site contains access to Medline, MedHunt, and MeSH, as well as databases for medical images and events.
www.hon.ch