Web Directory

» American Council on Science and Health
   A consumer education consortium concerned with issues related to food, nutrition, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, lifestyle, the environment and health. ACSH is an independent, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization.
   http://www.acsh.org/

» Antibiotic resistance
   From the Why Files.
   http://whyfiles.org/038badbugs/

» Case Western Reserve University - Program on Society and Health
   Interdisciplinary group which studies the impact of biomedical technology, health policy, and demographic shifts on society. Mission statement, upcoming events, past events, future plans, and faculty listing.
   http://www.case.edu/med/society/home.htm

» Consumers Union - Health Care
   Provides information on health services, medicaid, nursing homes and long-term care, insurance, prescription drugs, safety issues, and health care organizations.
   http://www.consumersunion.org/health.html

» Global Health Corps
   Promoting global health equity by connecting outstanding young leaders worldwide with organizations working on the frontlines. Includes information about the program and application process, FAQ, partners, current Fellows and blog.
   http://ghcorps.org/

» Health Facts and Fears
   A news site promoting sound science and combating the hype and junk science. The issues covered include food, nutrition, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, lifestyle, the environment and health.
   http://www.acsh.org/factsfears/

» HealthWatch UK
   Promotes the assessment and testing of treatments, whether 'orthodox' or 'alternative'.
   http://www.healthwatch-uk.org/

» PBS - Rx for Survival: A Global Health Challenge
   Series about the most critical and emerging threats to global public health, and the leaders who deal with them. Includes information about the television series, the book, how to get involved, background information and teaching resources.
   http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/rxforsurvival/

» Partners In Health
   Research, advocacy and publications related to health, worldwide. Focus upon the poor. Partners with projects in Haiti, Peru, Mexico, United States, with a goal of neither development or charity, but "pragmatic solidarity".
   http://www.pih.org

» Safety Links
   Directory of links to information and articles on safety.
   http://www.pp.okstate.edu/ehs/links/index.htm

» Small Step
   Stories, newsletter, tips and recipes geared to helping people manage their weight and improve well-being. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
   http://www.smallstep.gov/

» What Doctors Don't Tell You
   Information database and monthly magazine informing patients of side effects of drugs, and possible alternative remedies.
   http://www.wddty.com/