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Our FavoritesHere are some of our favorite websites for health knowledge on the web. Note: this in an ongoing work in progress, if you have a site you would like to suggest please email us.
Go Ask Alice! is the health question and answer Internet resource produced by the Alice! Health Promotion Program at Columbia University — a division of Health Services at Columbia University. In the Know Zone. Aimed more for teenagers, but covers the basics on alcohol, drugs, some STIs & mental health topics. Healthfinder.gov a little bit of everything
AlcoholAlcohol's Effects on the Brain and Body from Virginia Tech
AddictionsNational Center for Responsible Gambling-College Gambling Site
Antibiotics-why they aren't always the answer to your problemsCDC-Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work CDC-Antibiotic Resistance Questions & Answers New York State Department of Health Viral Presciption (what to do when you have a virus like a cold or flu)
Birth ControlBedsider.org-great birth control advice and some savvy relationship advice too!
Eating Disorders/Body ImageNational Eating Disorders Association National Association for Males with Eating Disorders, Inc National Institute of Mental Health-this will take you directly to their eating disorder information Eating Disorders-The Ultimate Online Resource Guide Diet and Exercise Addiction-the bottom of page has a list of great resources for further information Intersections of Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse Media & Body Image (20 Tips to Help You Feel Better About Your Body) Body Image in Your Bathroom Mirror-link to information on Body Dismorphic Disorder and resources on how to discuss body image issues with young people (thanks for suggesting this link Westwood Youth Group)
GLBT Health
HIV/AIDSAMFAR: The Foundation for AIDS Research AVERT, a source of international information on HIV/AIDS United Nations & World Health Organization, a global perspective on the response to HIV/AIDS U.S. Center for Disease Control HIV Resources Planned Parenthood, a direct link to their STD resource page
Mental HealthFreedom From Fear-Mental Illness Advocacy, Resource Library
NutritionCommunicating Food for Health-this site has lots of great free resources, membership ($) is required for full access
STIs Sexually Transmitted Infections (formerly known as STDs) Are you at risk for an STD?, take this 5 minute quiz.
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