Medical Resources: Best Medical Web-Sites

This "symptom checker" is a good site to check to see if that odd feeling requires a trip to the ER.

Information from the National Institutes of Health-with a section for pets. Covers more than 900 conditions, includes a guide to thousands of drugs and supplements, as well as videos, tutorials, and tools.

Discussions of nearly every mental health concern. Specially tailored advice for Teens, members of the Military, Seniors, etc.

DBSA provides information on depression and bipolar disorder, online tools, and support groups across the USA.

Breastcancer.org is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing information and community to those touched by this disease. Helps with current issues, reassurance, and dealing with your health insurer.

No matter where you are in your journey through this illness, the Johns Hopkins Breast Center offers a comprehensive program with breast cancer specialists who can manage any phase of your disease.

The American Heart Association's patient portal for information, tools and resources. Even has a CPR video.

A site that offers an online community and links to its Sister Match program which connects heart patients to trained support volunteers.

The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by diabetes. Includes sections on what you can eat, exercise, recipes, tracking blood sugar, living with diabetes, and much, much more.

NDEP is a partnership of the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and more than 200 public and private organizations. Site will match you with appropriate publications, videos and pod-casts to help you learn to live with diabetes.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world' s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. Information on food safety. Special sections for vegetarians, athletes, and "get real" about popular diets.

Harvard offers an easy-to-use blue print for planning healthy meals.

Jump-start your fitness program with weekly workout plans.

American Council on Exercise (ACE), the world's leading provider of personal trainer certifications, exercise information, workouts, healthy recipes and more. Even includes an "exercise library"!