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    • Remember - check the following with any site :
      • who runs the site ? Those run by government bodies or associations are, generally speaking, more reliable;
      • if the information or advice sounds too good to be true,
        it may well be. Be careful !
      • try to check a number of sites to assess whether the information remains basically the same;
      • try to find if the information is current. Something from ten years ago could now be totally wrong !
      • besides what it can do, check to see if you are told any negative effects;
      • no matter how good a site you may think it is, nothing beats a visit to a qualified practitioner, or specialist !
      • Evaluating Internet Health Information
        ‘This tutorial teaches you how to evaluate the health information that you find on the Web. It is about 16 minutes long. You need a Flash plug-in, version 6 or above, to view it. The tutorial runs automatically, but you can also use the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen to go forward, backward, pause, or start over.’
        Highly Recommended !

    A - F

    1. Ageing & Health
      The following links provide a range of information in relation to ageing and associated health care.
      • Better Health - Ageing and Health
        From the Victorian government covering ‘exercise, a good diet and how to manage conditions like arthritis, menopause, osteoporosis and depression’. Read about conditions including cancer, heart disease and dementia.
      • Forever Young ?
        From the Australian ABC Health matters group.
      • Geriatrics, The Merck Manual of
        16 sections, 134 sub-sections, 4 appendices plus background information. Every older person will benefit from this site.
      • Health and Age
        Find the latest news, articles on various topics, health “centres”, various tools, Q & A section and more.
      • Look Younger, Live Longer
        [RealAge]
        Take the test. Use the resources to find how you can be ‘younger’ while you age.
      • Osteoporosis
        Try and prevent it from occurring by knowing what is involved. This site provides a wealth of information to assist with this. Australian. Also check Healthy Bones.
      • Otolaryngic Gerontology
        [Issues of Aging]
        Looks specifically at ear, nose and throat disease in the aging. ‘There are some conditions more common later in life. These are described below. The following is to help those with these simple illnesses.’
    2. Allergies
      Allergies relate to almost anything. These provide information about allergies, for people with allergies and their carers.
      • Allergies [1]
        If you haven’t an allergy, you probably know someone who has. This Australian site provides local information and advice.
      • Allergies [2]
        From Better Health Victoria. General information in a range of directories, as well as information on food additives, allergy and intolerance.
      • Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Online
        A wealth of information.
      • Allergy Free
        All forms of allergies with information on dealing with them. Done by a parent.
      • Allergy - Severe Attacks
        Looks at what causes them, what indicators, some basic treatment, getting help, etc..
      • Lactose.com.au
        Many people are lactose intolerant. This ‘provides general information, facts and recipes for people who are lactose intolerant.’
      • MedlinePlus Allergy
        US site. A huge range of information on all allergy matters.
      • Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy
        [Australasian]
      • Virtual Allergy Centre
        A vast repository of information covering everything from diseases, symptoms, drugs, treatments, news, a glossary, research information, trials, allergy lifestyles, newsletters, blogs, resources, … .
    3. Alternative Medicine
      A range of alternative & herbal medicines are now starting to be accepted.
      • You should also check the links that are found on the Medicine page.
      • Also see the section on Naturopathy on this related page.
      • Alternative Medicine Homepage, The
        ‘The Alternative Medicine Homepage is a jumpstation for sources of information on unconventional, unorthodox, unproven, or alternative, complementary, innovative, integrative therapies.’
      • Alternative Medicine News Online
        ‘Welcome to what we hope are the most helpful alternative, complementary and preventive health news pages on the Internet.’ Be sure to read all the front page before proceeding.
      • Herbal Medicine
        Introduction, knowledgebase, remedies and tonics, forms of herbs, glossary of herbal properties, drug regulations and more.
      • Natural Therapy Pages
        Looks at a wide range of ‘natural’ therapies, helps finding practitioners, articles about different therapies, links and looks at topics. Australian.
      • NCCAM
        [National Centre for Complementary and Alternative Medicine]
        From the National Institutes of Health in the US. Covers Research, Clinical Trials, Training, Health Information, news and more.
    4. Alzheimer’s Disease
      An increasing disease of the aged, both in Australia and internationally.
      • Alzheimer’s Australia
        FAQs, services & support, education & training, multiple language presentations, publications, news, events and more.
      • Alzheimer’s Disease [1]
        A New Zealand site covering Alzheimer’s.
      • Alzheimer’s Disease [2]
        Another New Zealand site covering Alzheimer’s.
      • Alzheimer’s Disease.com
        Multiple sections providing a range of information [as well as presenting a particular treatment approach].
      • Alzheimer’s Disease …
        [Education & Referral Centre]
        ‘Find current, comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease [AD] information and resources from the U.S. Government’s National Institute on Aging [NIA]’.
      • Alzheimer’s Disease International
        Information, finding help, global impact.
      • Dementia.com
        All you could ever want to know about dementia.
      • Inside the Brain : An Interactive Tour
        ‘What happens in the brain of a person with Alzheimer’s disease ? This tour explains how the brain works and how Alzheimer’s affects it. There are 16 interactive slides. As you view each slide, roll your mouse over any coloured text that appears on each page to highlight special features of each image.’
    5. Animal Therapy :
      • Animal-Assisted Therapy
        Definitions, ‘how to get started’, publications, other resources, links, academic courses, a ‘distance’ education course, other information.
      • Human-Animal Interaction [HAI]
        ‘The Australian Directory of Human Animal Interaction Programs. Support[s] the work of those organisations listed in the publication, and [ ] provide[s] the community with an invaluable reference to locate specialist services where companion animals are helping people in need.’
    6. Arthritis & Gout :
      • Arthritis & Gout
        Background, causes for both swelling and pain. Hints on how to lessen pain.
      • Arthritis Site
        About.com also provides news and information.
      • Gout
        News and information.
    7. Asthma :
      • Asthma Attacks
      • Asthma Council Australia, National
        Advises on what do in the event of an attack.
      • Asthma Foundations Australia
        ‘The Asthma Foundations exist to provide asthma education, information, research, community advocacy and support to people with asthma and their carers. For more information click on your local Asthma Foundation or telephone 1800 645 130.’
      • Asthma in Childhood
        Everything you wanted to know from First Aid to References and Resources. Great information from the South Australian Children, Youth and Women’s Health Service. Has links to related conditions.
      • Asthma Queensland
        Education programs, workshops, support activities, information provision and more for those with asthma and those supporting them.
      • Asthma Victoria
        An educational approach to all you want to know about something that affects 1 in 5 children, as well as many adults.
      • Does the Buteyko Method Work ?
        An article which looks at an alternative method to medication for controlling asthma. Video included.
      • iBreathe
        US based, but with a mass of information.
      • myDr Asthma Health Centre
        News, articles, quizzes, animations & illustrations, special features, all from an Australian site.
    8. Australian Governmental Sites
      Covers all aspects of health.
    9. Cancer
      One of the biggest medical killers, though treatments are improving dramatically. Includes skin cancers, helping carers, specific forms of cancer, etc..
      • All About Skin Cancer [Melanoma]
      • Breast Cancer in Men
      • Breast Cancer Foundation, National
      • Breast Cancer, What Is Male ?
      • Breast Health Link
      • Breast Screen Australia
      • Cancer Answers
        All about Diagnosis, choosing a treatment, during treatment, when the treatment finishes and available support mechanisms, from The Cancer Council, New South Wales.
      • Cancer Institute Standard Cancer Treatments
        An Australian site covering all the information you could want about all cancer treatments. Done for Patients & Carers [this page], Health Professionals and a Reference group. Extensive but simple menus direct you to exactly the information you are seeking. Also includes cancer types, symptoms and drugs.
        Quite brilliant !
      • Cancer Prevention
        A range of information from The Cancer Council, New South Wales.
      • Cancer Topics
        From the US National Cancer Institute. Covers : all types of cancer [information], treatment, coping with cancer, prevention/genetics/causes, screening & testing, a library, terminology and PDQs [Physician Data Querys].
        Excellent !
      • CancerTrack
        2 000+ links to information.
      • CanTeen
        Support group for young people with cancer.
        Brilliant !
      • Cervical Cancer, Preventing
        ‘There is great news for young women and girls in Australia - a new vaccine that can protect them against the cause of most cervical cancers. Starting in April 2007, the Australian Government will be providing the new vaccine Free to all women and girls aged between 12 and 26 through the National HPV Vaccination Program.’ All information can be found here.
      • Colon Cancer
      • Colon Cancer - MedlinePlus
      • Melanoma… The ABC’s
        Extensive information on all related aspects from what it is to ‘am I at risk ?’.
      • NSW Pancreatic Cancer Network
        ‘Aimed at improving the management of patients with pancreatic cancer, wherever they may be in New South Wales.’ Includes information on the disease. Still being developed as a site.
      • Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
        Facts, news, publications, links, issues, feedback, promotions.
      • Retiniblastoma :
        • Retinoblastoma
          Covers information on treatment, prevention, genetics & causes, Clinical Trials, literature, research information and statistics.
        • Retinoblasta.com
          [A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Retinoblastoma]
          Not only a wealth of information but also a downloadable .pdf version of the Parent’s Guide.
        • Retinoblasta International
          Information about the disease, physicians, news, survivors’ stories and considerably more.
      • SunSmart
    10. Cerebral Palsy :
      • You should also check the information on Cerebral Palsy o be found on the Physically Impaired information page.
      • Origins of Cerebral Palsy
        ‘Provides useful information on causes or origins of cerebral palsy : the etiology of CP - aetiology, causal pathways.’ Also has treatment, education issues, publications, links, forum, associated diseases and much more.
    11. Colds & Influenza :
      • Colds and Influenza
        Definitions, symptoms, treatment options, vaccines.
      • Common Cold
        Find out about it and how to treat it.
      • Influenza
        ‘Follow the links [ ] to information on influenza [flu], including causes and treatments. For information about flu vaccines and immunisation follow the link directly to the HealthInsite topic page.’ From HealthInsite, Australia.
    12. Coping with Illness [and care] :
      • Coping.org
        A range of tutorials for coping with aspects of life.
      • Coping with Chronic Illness
        A series of links providing a wealth of information. Covers Overviews, Related Issues, Research, Statistics [US] and more to help with the coping process.
      • Coping with Dementia
        Australian site providing links to assistance for an ever aging population.
    13. Deep Vein Thrombosis
      Includes pulmonary embolisms.
    14. Diabetes
      Scourge of the modern era. These provide information and advice.
      • Diabetes
        Provides annotated links to specific information on the HealthInsite site as well as several other Australian links.
      • Diabetes - Assess Your Risk
        Article.
      • Diabetes Australia
        State links, FAQ database and advice.
      • Diabetes Counselling
        In addition to online counselling, there are ‘email buddies’, other support and links, your stories and more from this Australian site.
      • DiabetesKidsandTeens.com.au
        From Diabetes Australia. For kids and teens with Type 1 Diabetes, their carers, schools and more.
      • Diabetes Mellitus
        Discover a wealth of information from this South African site, contained in a series of responses to 13 topics from ‘What is Diabetes ?’ to a collection of further links.
      • Diabetes on myDr
        Australian site where you can assess risk. It provides a wealth of information. Try their Diabetes Quiz.
      • Diabetes Quiz, The
        A ‘Flash’ quiz with 100+ questions. Learn more about the disease. Questions based on a range of topics relevant to diabetes.
      • Diabetties
        One woman’s personal support site.
      • InteliHealth - Diabetes Checklist
        Checklist to use when visiting the doctor.
      • Mendosa, David - Diabetes
        Huge range of information under headings such as ‘Food’, ‘Exercise’, ‘Medication’, etc.. Believes a patient is as important as a doctor in dealing with diabetes.
      • Living With Diabetes
        ‘Living with Diabetes is a blog about … well … living with diabetes, … How I cope with and deal with diabetes on a day to day basis. Also lots of links to websites and new articles on diabetes. Some information on sleep issues.’
      • Reality Check
        For young adults with diabetes. ‘Reality Check is a network of young adults with diabetes, creating opportunities to share real-life experiences, information and knowledge in order to make living with diabetes a better experience.’
    15. Dieting, Weight Loss and Eating Disorders :
      • ANRED Information and Resources
        Specific information on a range of eating disorders.
      • Eating Disorders
        30+ resources covering all aspects of this area.
      • Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria
        ‘A non-profit incorporated association founded in the mid 1980s to support those whose lives are affected by eating disorders, and to better inform the community about these disorders.’
      • EDA [Queensland]
        ‘Aims to improve the intervention, education and support for all people affected by eating disorders’.
      • Nutrition Australia
        All the nutritional advice you could want.
      • Online Diets
      • Overweight and Obesity
        Excellent site from the Centre for Disease Control [US] looking at obesity and being overweight. Done in everyday language.
      • Traineo
        ‘Traineo’s idea is simple : join traineo for Free and pick up to 4 friends or members of your family [who will become your ‘traineo motivators’] to receive weekly email updates on your progress towards your weight loss and fitness goals. Our easy-to-use software allows you to choose what you’d like traineo to report to your motivators so they can give you the motivation, support and accountability you need to achieve your goals’.
      • WebMD - Weight Loss
        Site about obesity.
      • Weight Watchers
        This group will help you to shed excess weight in a positive way.
      • What is an Eating Disorder ?
        Information and links from Victoria’ Mental Health Services.
    16. Eczema :
      • Eczema
        This section covers Diseases & Conditions, Medical Symptoms, Medical Tests and Procedures & Surgeries related to Eczema. Extensive, varied listings in each section.
      • Eczema Association of Australia
        Find information about this illness, get a Free information pack and use their links.
    17. Epilepsy :
    18. Ergonomics :
      • Ergonomics
        The art of doing things properly so you avoid having problems. A number of sites do this. This has links to related sites.
      • Easy Posture
        Is an example of a posture based site.
      • Healthy Computing
    19. Fitness
      If fit, then you are less susceptible to illness. The following provide information and advice

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    G - L

    1. General Sites & Portals :
      • Ambulance Tour
        Take a virtual tour of an Melbourne Metropolitan Ambulance Service emergency ambulance. Ambulances elsewhere would be very similar.
      • Edward Jenner …
        [And the Discovery of Vaccination]
      • Evaluating Medical Information on the Internet
        Provides advice and methods on how to get the best from the mass of health information on the internet.
        Exceptional & Highly Recommended !
      • Extreme Heat
        The effects of heat can be disastrous. While US based, the information is valid. Covers FAQs, links, illnesses and more.
      • Family Caregiving 101
        ‘If you’re caring for a loved one who is ill or disabled, this site was created for you. It’s a great place to find assistance, answers, new ideas and helpful advice - for you and your loved one. Where do you start ? Try clicking on the Top 10 Questions.’ US based information but very little is US specific, just common sense and useful.
      • Finding Health Information Online
        ‘As health care consumers, we have a big job: We must decide which information is good based on common sense, sound judgment, and some general guidelines. That can be hard. Here's what to look for.’
      • Global Environment Change and Our Health
        A PBS [US] site that uses a graduate course for people to look at how environmental effects relate to health.
        Fabulous !
      • Go Ask Alice
        If you think you have a sexually transmitted disease [other than AIDS] and you don’t want to ask someone about it, check this site for information first.
        Then Ask Someone !
      • HIMAA
        [Health Information Management Association of Australia]
        ‘Providing professional services to health care since 1949.’ Links to a range of information. Of most interest may be the Consumer Health Information section.
    2. Hearing :
      • Better Hearing Institute, The
        ‘Educates the public about the neglected problem of hearing loss and what can be done about it’. Loss, loss prevention, solutions, resources.
      • Hear It
        ‘Hearing, hearing loss and hearing aids - your ultimate source.’
    3. Heart, The :
      • Heart and Circulation System
        A huge amount of information in directories and sub-directories from Better Health Victoria.
      • Heart Foundation
        A good place to start if you want to generate better health for yourself and avoid danger.
      • Heart Health
        ‘Coronary heart disease, including heart attack and angina; heart failure, due to high blood pressure or a damaged heart valve; and in some cases, rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. The following website contains relevant information relating to heart health, …’
      • Heartpoint
      • How Your Heart Works
      • PediHeart
        Relates especially to children suffering heart disease.
      • myDr Heart and Stroke Centre
        Articles, quizzes, animations and illustrations, special features, health stories and myNews.
      • The Heart
        From the Victor Chang Institute in Sydney. Covers common questions, heart muscle disease, helping your heart. useful links, healthy recipes.
    4. Hepatitis :
    5. HIV/AIDS Support :
      • HIV InSite
        ‘Comprehensive, up-to-date information on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and policy from the University of California, San Francisco.’
      • OzPoz
        ‘OzPoz provides a number of internet discussion forums for Australians living with HIV/AIDS. While we strive to maintain an Australian focus, we do welcome HIV+ people from anywhere in the world.’ Covers news, chat room, drug treatment list and more.
      • Project Inform
        Provides a range of information, advocacy [in the US], plus help in the making of appropriate choices. Looks at treatments, news, information specifically for women and more.
    6. Knee Problems :
    7. ‘Kid’ Specific Information
      Sites specifically for children, explaining information at their level.
      • AACAP Facts for Families
        Works on the premise that ‘every child is unique and special, sometimes they encounter emotions, feelings or behaviour that cause problems in their lives and the lives of those around them …’ AACAP has ‘developed Facts for Families to provide concise and up-to-date information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families.’
      • ADD HelpGuide
        Written by a 20 year old who suffered from ADD. Read excerpts [download], check teacher & parent strategies and more.
      • Bandaids and Blackboards
        A wealth of topic directories. These include - why do kids get sick ?, going to hospital including hospital tours, things to do in hospital, individual’s stories, all about teasing and more.
      • Building a Healthy, Active Australia
        This ‘initiative recognises that we need a balanced approach towards nutrition and physical activity to promote healthy habits for life. Importantly, the initiative is focussed on children, because healthy and active children live better and learn better, and grow up to be more healthy and active adults.’ Check the various components.
      • Connect for Kids
        US based. The ‘Topics A-Z’ section covers areas common around the world ranging from ‘Adoption’ to ‘Media and Television’.
      • Kids’ Health [just for kids]
        Use the Search engine to narrow down to this area. ‘Find out how your body works ! Do a body tour and have a real close look. How you think about yourself matters - it can affect your school and home life.’ There are ‘safe’ links to other areas.
      • Kidsafe
        The Child Accident Prevention Association of Australia. Provides fact sheets advising on child safety procedures and issues.
      • Kid’s Health
        Based on sections for parents and sections on ‘Kids’ and ‘Teenagers’.
      • Kids Help Line
        ‘A national counselling service for young people aged 5 to 18 years. Free, anonymous and confidential.’ Australian.
      • Lung Association of Saskatchewan
        [For Kids]
        Find about your lungs, what diseases affect them [tobacco particularly], why and how we breathe, lung comparisons and more.
      • Reach Out !
        [Reach Out. Find Out. Move On.]
      • Virtual Pediatric Hospital
        ‘A pediatric digital health sciences library. Patients [including patient’s family members or friends] will find Common Questions Quick Answers - Pediatrics helpful.’
      • Virtual Tour
        ‘You are about to go on a virtual tour of a trip to the operating theatre [at the Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick]. We have designed this virtual tour, describing admission to hospital for a surgical operation, in a manner that is informative, comforting and child friendly.’

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    First Aid

    1. Australian Sites :
      • Australian Health and Safety Training
        ‘An organisation that provides all aspects of First Aid Training for industry, professional groups and individuals,’ primarily in New South Wales and Queensland.
      • Australian Red Cross
        A First Aid trainer. Check for contact details relating to courses.
      • Clinical Toxicology Homepage
        Advice re bites from venomous animals.
      • Crash Course
        A basic course to help after ‘crashes’ and accidents. Can be done online through an interactive process. Online shop allows you to refill your first aid kit over the net.
      • Dr’s Reference : First Aid
        Provides advice, access to training [Fee-based], first aid kits [purchase], information about ambulance services and more.
      • First Aid International
        [First Aid Courses and Training]
        Courses relevant to northern New South Wales and southern Queensland. Access First Aid supplies through the site.
      • First Aid Online
        ‘The Internet version of the official PARASOL EMT First Aid book.’ Written by Australian Paramedics and totally Australian in structure and content. Introduction, essentials, trauma, emergencies, advanced First Aid and general information.
      • First Aid Quick Reference
        A series of downloadable .pdf documents covering common ailments from ‘Airway & Breathing’ to ‘Spinal Injury’. From the respected St Johns Ambulance Group. Click on ‘First Aid Quick Reference’ in the top menu.
      • Learn CPR
        Done by the University of Washington Medical School. Includes illustrated guides on CPR for different age levels, video demonstrations, First Aid for Choking for different age levels and Games, Links & FAQs about these aspects.
        Highly Recommended !
      • Losing a Finger
        Quite common. This tells how to have the best chance of being able to rejoin it successfully - what to do. Scroll down to relevant document and choose appropriate language.
      • St Johns Ambulance
        Big trainers for First Aid. Link to local courses. Online store also sells kits.
      • Westmead Children’s Hospital
        Fact sheets discuss common sense prevention methods to avoid danger.
    2. General Sites :
      • BBC Health First Aid Action
        Work with interactive activities to assess skill levels or use the listing of essential and home skills.
      • new !Dealing With Emergencies
        ‘Review this topic before you need it. Then, when you are faced with an emergency or injury, you will know where to turn. Your confidence in dealing with both major and minor emergencies will be reassuring to an injured person.’
      • First Aid Index
        Part of Medicine.net. General information.
      • Learn CPR
        [CPR Information and Training Resources]
        Visual and text assistance for effective learning of CPR techniques, information about choking, as well as ‘fun and games’.
      • MayoClinic.com - First-Aid Guide
        Assistance via topics e.g. Black Eye, Dislocations, Burns, etc..
      • Poison Information Centre
        Poisons and what to do if one is taken. Australian.
      • Snakebite Emergency
        All the details if it should happen. Also includes the ‘no-no’s’ about treating snakebite.

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