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FAMILY HEALTHLINE -  statewide information and referral service  helps callers, especially pregnant women and their families, find needed health care for themselves and their children by providing up-to-date information about many financial and health programs (including emergency shelter, food subsidies, housing, and assistance for domestic violence,  eligibility guidelines for free or low cost health care and other programs)

Family Healthline, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Division of Prevention and Intervention Services for Children and Youth
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Glendale 80246
(303) 692-2229 or 1-800-688-7777 outside Metro Denver.  9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Messages can be left at all other times and calls are returned as soon as possible.  English and Spanish and arrangements can be made for assisting the hearing-impaired and speakers of other languages. e-mail us at: family.healthline@state.co.us.

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A HEALTHY ME www.ahealthyme.com  Multi-topic information sight from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts with toics organized around daily highlights, news articles and a directory of topics. Quizzes and calculators for assessing knowledge on substects and provides answers to common questions.

 

AMA HEALTH INSIGHT www.amaassn.org/consumer.htm. Atlas of the body with explanations of how various systems and organs work.  Various health concerns and medical news.

 

AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION www.ama-assn.org/consumer.htm AMA home page to access the latest research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association or in the Health Insight section to view consumer information

BODY & MIND - Centers for Disease Control's Body and Mind (BAM) web site. www.bam.gov - BAM! is brought to you by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). BAM! was created to answer kids' questions on health issues and recommend ways to make their bodies and minds healthier, stronger, and safer. BAM! also serves as an aid to teachers, providing them with interactive activities to support their health and science curriculums that are educational and fun.

 

CBS HEALTHWATCH BY MEDSCAPE cbs.medscape.com  Daily health diary, nutrition calculators & graphs to chart glucose or carbohydrate levels.  Search databases and dictionareies; ask an espert; take a course online from the Mini Medical School sponsored by Emory University. Has 22 channels for nonregistered guests.

 

DISCOVERY HEALTH www.discoveryhealth.com online partner to the Discovery Health cable channel is a mix of educational information and entertainment.  Read health news or interesting features. Voluminous sections for women, men, kids and seniors.  Ask the doctor; quizzes; nution calculators; fitness club; weight center.

 

HEALTH ANSWERS www.healthanswers.com  great source for general health information and guidelines. Mixing fresh information with reference tools.

Health Discoveries  New research punches holes in "grumpy old men" stereotype. . . People with multiple blocked arteries may be better off with bypass surgery than stents. . . Buying orange juice just got harder

HEALTH MATTERS

HEALTHWORLD ONLINE www.healthy.net  blending of western medicine and alternative therapies.  General information; emergency & first aid center; fitness center; library with audio recordings, news updates, referral services and travel advice; and a marketplace with health food and books.

 

INTELHEALTH  www.intelhealth.com Joint enture of Aetna U.S> Healthcare and the Johns Hopkins University and Health System.  Enormous amount of information: allergy, arthritis, diabetes, headache, pregnancy, cancer, mens/women’s health, weight management.  Drug Resource Center; discussion groups; ask the doc; and special reports on timely issues.

 

KOOP   DrKoop.com  advices, tips and links to research on various diseases

 

Medicallogic.com (doctor manned chat room)?

 

PACIFIC CARE  information, but no doctor-to-patient chats

 

ONHEALTH  www.onhealth.com  one-stop center for news and research information; reference section for quick updates on basic medical conditions; herbal indext for explanations and preparation guidelines; interactive tools to help customize information; live chats with experts; feataure articles; etc.

 

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH OASIS  www.mayohealth.org Advise on what to do when sick and why being sick feels lousy; first aid section; healthy cooking; drugs sections; diseases section; search engine to find articles not located on the menu bar; sk Mayo offers personalized advice.

 

MEDICONSULT.COM  www.mediconsult.com 50 moderated groups to discuss and ask others about health concerns; or ask question of experts during sponsored chats; select a medical condition from the menu for research articles, news and drug information; handy medical dictionary.

 

WEB MD www.webmd.com  advice, tips, links to disease research (link to CU’s Centers for Advanced Medicine)

 

Medical Texts

CDC Recommends - Prevention Guidelines System

Clinician's Handbook of Preventive Services

Field Hygiene and Sanitation - FM 21-10

General Medical Officer Manual

Guide to Clinical Preventive Services Manual of Naval Preventive Medicine

 

 

 

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Men's and Women' s Preventive Health Checklists 
July 22, 2003 - Two brand-new pamphlets from the AHRQ-sponsored U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, "Women: Stay Healthy at Any Age: Checklist for Your Next Checkup" and "Men: Stay Healthy at Any Age: Checklist for Your Next Checkup" tell you exactly what you need to know about the most important health screening tests.

Healthy Pregnancy - Ten tips for a healthy pregnancy ...

Smoking Cessation - You don't need to pack on the pounds after you quit.

Plastic Surgery - Liposuction isn't for everyone. Find out if you're a candidate.

Hives - Why do people get these and what can be done to prevent them? Find out.

Child Obesity - Worried that your child may be more than pleasantly plump?

MEN'S HEALTH

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    • Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs
    Learn which types of medications keep "bad" cholesterol in check.

    Staying Safe Sexually
    Get the lowdown on sexually transmitted diseases.

     

    Be a Healthy Hunk
    Start with a FREE profile from our partner eDiets.com.

    Discovery Health Channel offers the latest information on health and wellness topics 24/7. Click on the arrow for this week's schedule. Don't have Discovery Health Channel? Find out how to get it!

    Health and Wellness Topics

    Read the latest information in Health and Wellness. Read in depth articles on vitamins, minerals, supplements and wellness. Be informed and be well!
     

    Men's Health

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    Women's Health

    		Healthy Summer Skin: From the Inside Out


    Food & Nutrition

    		HOPE-TOO Vitamin E FAQs

    Ginkgo May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s


    Protect Your Eyes with Fruits and Veggies


    Safety Review: Vitamins C and E


    Can Sun Exposure Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk?

    Vitamin E Information

    Women juggle a lot, so rely on the Wellness Advisor to help you achieve wellness and balance. Learn more about women's nutritional needs during the various stages of life.
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    WOMEN's HEALTH CENTER

    LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS - BULLETIN BOARDS

    STRESS CENTER

    Determining Your Resting Heart Rate

    Enhancing Energy with Diet and Supplements

    Knowing What Can Go Wrong with Your Immune System

    Bad for the Bones — Being Too Thin

    Tuning into Health Issues before Toning Up

    Vital Energy: The 7 Keys to Invigorate Body, Mind, and Soul

       
     

         		   Alternative Health Center
    "Alternative" has become mainstream. Get information on complementary therapies, expert advice and a complementary drug interaction checker. Explore the Alternative Health Center main page, or go directly to the Alternative Health Center Index.
     

         		   Arthritis Center
    Arthritis affects 40 million people in the U.S., or 1 in 7 Americans. Visit our Arthritis Center main page for the latest information on the most common forms of arthritis, a quiz and more on the most common cause of disability, or go directly to the Arthritis Center Index.
     

         		   Cancer Center
    What is cancer? What can you do to reduce your cancer risk? Get the latest information, expert opinions and tools to help newly diagnosed patients explore their treatment options. See the Cancer Center main page to learn more, or go directly to the Cancer Center Index.
     

         		   Cholesterol Center
    Having high levels of cholesterol in your blood increases your risk for hardening of the arteries, heart disease, peripheral vascular disease and stroke. Visit our Cholesterol Center main page for the latest information on how to lower your cholesterol and reduce the risks to your health, or go directly to the Cholesterol Center Index.
     

         		   Colds & Flu Center
    Feed a cold? Starve a fever? Or is it the other way around? We'll show you how to treat cold symptoms, what happens inside your body when you have the flu — and what you can do to stay healthy. Learn more at the Colds & Flu Center main page, or go directly to the Colds & Flu Index.
     

         		   Depression Center
    Even those who suffer from severe depression can get help. Awareness, doctors agree, is the first step in seeking treatment to combat the disorder. Find help at the Depression Center main page, or go directly to the Depression Center Index.
     

         		   Diabetes Center
    Do you have diabetes? Could you be one of the five million Americans who have it and don't know it? Visit our Diabetes Center main page for the latest news, support information, a quiz on diabetes management and more, or go directly to the Diabetes Center Index.
     

         		   Digestive Health Center
    Our Digestive Health Center offers you plenty to chew on: information on common digestive ailments, a quiz, expert commentary — even an animated blueprint of the digestive process. Check out the Digestive Health Center main page, or go directly to the Digestive Health Center Index.
     

         		   Headache Center
    Our Headache Center offers a "where does it hurt" guide, tips for becoming headache-free, the latest treatments for migraine, tension and cluster headaches, a headache quiz, and more. Visit the Headache Center main page, or go directly to the Headache Center Index.
     

         		   Health & Beauty Center
    Get beauty tips, learn how to care for your skin and share your views on plastic surgery. Whether it's tips on keeping your makeup fresh all day, or on preventing eye shadow from creasing, we can help. Check out our Health & Beauty Center main page, or go directly to the Health & Beauty Center Index.
     

         		   Heart Health Center
    Your heart is one tough muscle. Test your heart knowledge, assess your risk factors, learn the symptoms of heart disease, and find out how to stay heart healthy for life at the Heart Health Center main page, or go directly to the Heart Health Center Index.
     

         		   Love & Relationships Center
    From that first date until death do you part, we can help. Browse our Love & Relationships Center main page to test the strength of your marriage, get dating dos and don'ts and find out about the latest dating fads, or go directly to the Love & Relationships Center Index.
     

         		   Men's Health Center
    Find the latest men's health news, exercises to improve your sex life, information on the conditions most common among men, health self-assessments and fitness calculators. Visit the Men's Health Center main page, or go directly to the Men's Health Center Index.
     

         		   Mental Health Center
    Our Mental Health Center offers information for feeling good every day, assessments to measure your mental health, expert Q&As, and discussions of serious mental illnesses and their treatment. Explore the Mental Health Center main page, or go directly to the Mental Health Center Index.
     

         		   Newborns Center
    Learn about child development, adoption and the joys and pains of parenthood. And hear from the experts on special needs, breastfeeding and grooming baby. Learn how to baby your baby at the Newborns Center main page, or go directly to the Newborns Center Index.
     

         		   Nutrition & Fitness Center
    From delicious, low-calorie recipes to exercise and workout tips, enjoy a generous helping of information on healthy ways to eat and live. Size up the Nutrition & Fitness Center main page, or go directly to the Nutrition & Fitness Center Index.
     

         		   Pain Management Center
    Pain is an important signal that something's wrong. But when pain itself is the problem, finding relief is the goal. Learn about pain treatments, get advice from a leading pain expert and more at our Pain Management Center main page, or go directly to the Pain Management Center Index.
     

         		   Parenting Center
    Parents need all the help we can get. Find information on kid's illnesses, product safety recalls, expert opinions from the Yale Child Study Center, a baby development timeline and more. Visit the Parenting Center main page, or go directly to the Parenting Center Index.
     

         		   Plastic Surgery Center
    Plastic surgery encompasses a whole range of procedures from dealing with the life-threatening to the live-saving — but more people than ever are using plastic surgery to resculpt their bodies. Learn more at the Plastic Surgery Center main page, or go directly to the Plastic Surgery Center Index.
     

         		   Pregnancy Center
    Our Pregnancy Center offers accurate information through every stage of pregnancy. Follow your progress week by week, share your concerns with others, even print out a checklist of hospital "must-haves." Explore the Pregnancy Center main page, or go directly to the Pregnancy Center Index.
     

         		   Quit Smoking Center
    Thinking about quitting? We've got tips from successful former smokers, a plan to quit, information on cessation aids, advice on avoiding weight gain, a cost-of-smoking calculator and more. Get support at the Quit Smoking Center main page, or go directly to the Quit Smoking Center Index.
     

         		   Sexual Health Center
    In our Sexual Health Center, you'll find all the information and tools you need to achieve deeper intimacy, more pleasurable sex and better sexual health. Visit the Sexual Health Center main page, or go directly to the Sexual Health Center Index.
     

         		   Sleep & Dreams Center
    Ever had a dream and wondered what it meant? Learn to interpret your dreams, get tips for a good night's sleep, assess your sleep habits and more. Explore the Sleep & Dreams Center main page, or go directly to the Sleep & Dreams Center Index.
     

         		   Staying Young Center
    Scientists predict that more of us will live to 100-plus in the not-too-distant future. Learn good habits now, increase your longevity and find out if you're younger than your age. Visit the Staying Young Center main page, or go directly to the Staying Young Center Index.
     

         		   Stress Management Center
    Think your life is stressful? You might be right. Take our stress assessment and get useful tips for coping with stress in your everyday life. Relax at the Stress Management Center main page, or go directly to the Stress Management Center Index.
     

         		   Teen Center
    Along with puberty comes a world of changes, both mentally and physically. Learn what to expect as a teenager and get tips on how to deal. Check out the Teen Center main page, or go directly to the Teen Center Index.
     

         		   Women's Health Center
    You take care of everyone else, but who takes care of you? Our Women's Health Center offers physical and mental health risk assessments, the latest women's health news, health screening recommendations and more. Visit the Women's Health Center main page, or go directly to the Women's Health Center Index.

     

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    title:  Dog Cloning Could Lead to Insights Into Human Disease
    description:  But the benefits will take time to realize, experts predict

     

     

     

     

    date:  Jul 11 2005
    title:  Lorenzo's Oil Lives Up to Its Billing
    description:  Treatment effective against genetic disorder called ALD, study finds

     

     

    date:  Jun 28 2005
    title:  A Puzzling Disease With No Known Cure
    description:  Scleroderma's symptoms can range from hardened skin to damaged internal organs

     

     

    date:  Jun 27 2005
    title:  Annual Checkups: A Thing of the Past?
    description:  But many doctors and patients still believe in them, survey finds

     

     

    date:  Jun 03 2005
    title:  Finding Right Target Still Tough With Gene Therapy
    description:  Focus is on delivery systems that do the job without causing collateral damage

     

     

    date:  May 24 2005
    title:  Cancer Drug Helps Scleroderma Patients
    description:  They report fewer breathing problems, more energy, study finds

     

     

    date:  May 19 2005
    title:  New Embryonic Stem Cell Lines Created
    description:  South Korean researchers note breakthrough was done with unfertilized eggs

     

     

     

     

    date:  Apr 13 2005
    title:  In Reversal, FDA Panel Backs Return of Silicone Breast Implants
    description:  Second company persuasive in saying newer implants are safer

     

     

    date:  Apr 11 2005
    title:  FDA Reconsidering Silicone Breast Implants
    description:  Three days of hearings on rupture ratesbegin

     

     

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    title:  Health Tip: Your Risk of Getting Disease:
    description:  Much of the odds is all in the family

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    date:  Jan 25 2005
    title:  Little Benefit From Whole-Body CT Scans
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