Go Ask Alice
Maintained by Columbia University, each week experts answer five of the more than 800 health questions readers submit about sex, relationships and health topics.
University of Colorado, Boulder: Health Center
This website includes links to 248 college health services worldwide. A listing of Health Information for Consumers provides a virtual goldmine of resource links on general health topics. There is a very comprehensive page of links to 17 online health screening and appraisals.
Skin Cancer Skincheck.com
This site describe in detail and with pictures how to determine if a mole is something to worry about. Melanoma, a deadly skin cancer is increasing in the college aged population. Learn how to prevent it, and how to detect it early.
Testicular Cancer & Testicular Self-Exam Drkoop.com/conditions/cancer/
This site will explain the importance and technique of self testicular exam.
Healthy.net
From the American Institute of Preventive Medicine, this site reviews signs and symptoms of testicular cancer and how to do a self testicular exam.
Goaskalice.columbia.edu In question and answer format, this site answers some of the most common questions about testicular cancer.
Eating Disorders Something-fishy.org
This site is a good resource for information about all types of eating disorders.
Alcohol Issues Factsontap.org
This is a web site with invaluable information about alcohol, what is does to your body physiologically and psychologically. It describes the warning signs of abuse and how to help a friend. This site is geared for college students. Check it out!
General Health Mayo Clinic Health
Search the extensive library for articles pertaining to most important health issues. Also on this site is a weekly Q&A, with such questions as " Aluminum cookware - Is it safe?"
The Merck Manual
Now available free on the Internet, a manual of medical terminology and definitions.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Better known for containing the outbreak of dangerous diseases, the CDC in addition have developed an informative website containing info. on travelers' health and health issues in the news.
The American Heart Association
Dedicated to providing you with education and information on fighting heart disease and stroke.
