The Internet
The handbook is available in print copy and at the web site. It contains basic medical information
for common conditions and home treatment.
The site is easy to navigate and contains basic consumer information about health-related
topics. Most pages do not contain current research information or data. For example, a search
for "Acne" revealed a page of basic information, while a search for "rationing" or "cloning" had no
hits.
There is a chat room link, and a link to "Fun & Games" site is at
www.ivillage.com/funandgames.html. The
Pregnance Calendar allows the user to build a customized calendar detailing growth and
development from conception to birth. This information is very good.
The title of this article tells it all. This site contains everything you need to know about the
Ebola virus, including:
- What exactly is Ebola?
- What are the symptoms?
- How is it transmitted?
- How do I avoid catching it?
- What is the basic treatment?
- Is there any cure or vaccine?
- How can Ebola be controlled?
Phys. is a magazine about fitness and health. It contains nutrition and fitness articles from
such national magazines as Vogue, Self, Glamour, and Mademoiselle. You can click on the
Phys Calculator to figure out your target heart rate, calories burned, fat need, caloric need,
protein need, and more.
Phys. is a great site for athletes, and anyone else who desires current nutrition facts.
Under "Choose another news channel:" select "health" for the latest health-related
articles published in prominent newspapers. While some articles are regional and might not
be useful, some contain very current and useful information.
If you want one "go to" site that has a wide selection of health-related topics,
this is it! There are links to topics such as:
- Alternative medicine
- Biomathematics and biostatistics
- Genetics and molecular biology
- Health care reform
- Minority health
- Occupational health and safety
- Medical education
- Public health
- Software
- Sports medicine
- Terminology
The home page for this site shows a map of a town with buildings you can
click on to get information. You may visit the Health University, Nutrition Center,
Self-Care Central, Marketplace, and more.
There are also links to daily health news, professionals, opportunities,
and an E-mail newsletter. The Quick'Ndex contains hundreds of links at a glance,
including a Speaker's Network -- a potentially useful resource for HOSA Chapters.
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