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Alcohol
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Absinthe: What's Your Poison? 
 This 1999 editorial looks at the health effects of absinthe, a "clear, green liqueur of 74% alcohol. The plant products in absinthe varied among manufacturers, the only universal components being alcohol and wormwood essence." Discusses medical cases from the 19th and 20th centuries caused by toxic doses of the chemical thujone found in the essential oils from wormwood. From the British Medical Journal. http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/319/7225/1590 Topics: Beverages, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Dec 21, 2006 Alateen
This site provides help, hope, and resources for young Al-Anon members, usually teenagers, whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking. The Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts are listed; Meeting Info is a directory of the Al-Anon and Alateen groups around the world; there are thoughtful excerpts from alateentalk ; and the Hope and Help section offers quizzes to help the reader determine whether Al-Anon is for them. http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/alateen.html Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Aug 6, 2002 Alcohol Alert: Alcohol-Medication Interactions
"Many medications can interact with alcohol, leading to increased risk of illness, injury, or death." This site discusses how alcohol and drugs interact and how common this problem is, as well as gives examples of types of interactions such as those with antihistamines, pain relievers, and sedatives. Alcohol Alert is a publication of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/aa27.htm Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Oct 12, 2005 Alcohol and Other Drug Information for Teens
The site gives answers to troublesome questions about substance abuse which teenagers are likely to struggle with daily. Many related links are listed providing straight facts and immediate help when a teen's life becomes unmanageable because of abuse of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco. Quick Test helps teens identify possible problems. Other links direct attention to resources from the community-at-large, offering a variety of sources and assistance, such as NEED HELP? Call these Hotlines!, Teen City , and more. http://www.child.net/drugalc.htm Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Dec 20, 2000 Alcohol Problems and Solutions
This site presents information about problems associated with alcohol consumption. Topics include alcohol facts and myths, links to state laws, advertising, youth issues (including minimum drinking ages throughout the world), drinking and driving, and health issues. Also includes a glossary covering beer, wine, and distilled spirits. From an emeritus professor from the Sociology Department of the State University of New York at Potsdam. http://www2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/ Topics: Automobiles, Beverages, Drugs & Medications by Type, Senior Health Last updated Apr 21, 2006 Alcohol Studies Database
This database "contains over 80,000 citations for journal articles, books, book chapters, dissertations, conference papers, and audio-visual materials. ... The primary focus of the database is on research and professional materials dealing with beverage alcohol, its use and related consequences." From the Scholarly Communication Center, the Center of Alcohol Studies, and the Rutgers University Libraries. http://www2.scc.rutgers.edu/alcohol_studies/alcohol/ Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Jul 10, 2008 Alcohol, Temperance & Prohibition
This site provides images of "broadsides, sheet music, pamphlets and government publications" that have been collected at Brown for over three centuries for researchers ... interested in American history, including the history of alcoholism, and in how the media was used for spreading ideas and information, and in how the arts presented various movements." Also includes a historical essay. Searchable, or browsable by document creator, publisher, or title. From Brown University Library. http://dl.lib.brown.edu/temperance/ Topics: Activism, Drugs & Medications by Type, Nonfiction by Genre, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated Feb 22, 2005 Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.)
Alcoholics Anonymous invites those whose lives are troubled with alcohol and who seek anonymity while attempting to solve common problems to browse through this easily navigable site for help. Many sections lead to self-examination, such as Is A.A. for You? , Do you think you're different? , A Newcomer Asks… , and A Message to Teenagers and the short quiz for teenagers. Others include The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and a directory of offices, answering services, and groups in the United States and Canada. The site may be viewed in English, Spanish, or French. http://www.aa.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Jan 29, 2002 AlcoholScreening.org
"If you consume alcoholic beverages, it's important to know whether your drinking patterns are safe, risky or harmful. Answering these questions will take only a few minutes, and will generate personalized results based on your age, gender and drinking patterns." Includes a library of publications about alcohol and health from the U.S. government, and a database of alcohol and drug abuse treatment programs. A project of the Boston University School of Public Health. http://alcoholscreening.org Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Dec 18, 2006 California DUI: A Drunk Driving Law Guide
This site is aimed at the California driver who has been arrested and charged with DUI (driving while under the influence). It offers information about the specific crimes and sentences related to drunk driving, ways to estimate blood alcohol levels, information about getting copies of your driving record, and much more. It has links to information from the California Highway Patrol, the Automobile Club of America, and the U.S. Department of Transportation. http://www.drunkdriving-california.org/ Topics: Automobiles, Drugs & Medications by Type, Holidays & Observances Last updated Feb 4, 2004 A Call to Action: Changing the Culture of Drinking at U.S. Colleges
This 2002 report from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Task Force on College Drinking "describes our new understanding of dangerous drinking behavior by college students and its consequences for both drinkers and nondrinkers. Rather than debate how many drink how much, the Task Force focused on the consequences. What it found challenges many common assumptions about the size and nature of the problem." http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/Reports/TaskForce/TaskForce_TOC.aspx Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Feb 20, 2006 Children Now
This is a nonprofit organization that works to improve conditions for children through research and mass communication of that data. This Web site provides information in several major areas: children & the media; talking with children about tough issues (sex, AIDS, violence, drugs, and alcohol); health; family economics; and education in California. They provide a comprehensive, annotated list of links to resources on these topics. http://www.childrennow.org/ Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Media, Statistics Last updated Apr 11, 2002 Cholesterol
An explanation of cholesterol including the various types of cholesterol (HDL, LDL, triglycerides) and information on cholesterol and diet, exercise, alcohol and drugs, risk factors, and much more. From the American Heart Association. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1516 Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type, The Human Body Last updated Apr 23, 2006 Cognac-World
This site aims to enhance the knowledge and appreciation of cognac, an alcoholic beverage distilled from white wine. Includes a history of cognac, an explanation of the various types of cognac, how to read a label, how to taste and enjoy cognac, a list of producers, a glossary, and information about the industry in the Cognac Delimited Area of France. Searchable. http://www.cognac-world.com/ Topics: Beverages, Drugs & Medications by Type, Wine Last updated Jan 29, 2004 The Cool Spot
This site "was created for kids 11-13 years old by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). ... The content of The Cool Spot is based on a curriculum for grades 6-8 developed ... to give young teens a clearer picture about alcohol use among their peers." The site features facts about alcohol, information about risks of underage drinking and peer pressure, and resources for those with alcohol problems. http://www.thecoolspot.gov Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Aug 16, 2005 December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month
Fact sheet on this month declared by presidential proclamation to prevent impaired driving, which "will affect one in three Americans during their lifetime." Includes statistics, a fact sheet on impaired driving, and links to the White House press release and to U.S. Department of Transportation information about the month. From the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/duip/spotlite/3d.htm Topics: Automobiles, Drugs & Medications by Type, Holidays & Observances Last updated Dec 6, 2005 Department of Health and Human Services and SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Information: Publications
Provides online pamphlets, posters, video files, educational resources, and statistical information for teachers, caregivers, teens, healthcare providers, community leaders, journalists, and researchers. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. https://ncadistore.samhsa.gov Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Federal (U.S.) Government, Mental Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Nov 7, 2006 Discovery Health
This Discovery Channel site features current health news, a section on diseases and conditions, encyclopedias on diseases, injuries, surgery, and medical tests, and links to further references such as MEDLINE, a medical dictionary, and clinical trials. Find articles by physicians about health topics and calculators for calories burned by activity, basal metabolic rate, blood alcohol content, body mass index, cost of smoking, and heart rate. http://health.discovery.com/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated May 19, 2005 Federal Transit Administration (FTA): Safety and Security
This website collects reports, statistics, newsletters, guidelines and best practices, and other documents related to safety and security of the U.S. transit infrastructure. Topics include rail and bus safety, transit security design, alcohol and drug testing, response to terrorist threats, and emergency management. Most materials are from the 1990s to the present. The FTA is an administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation. http://transit-safety.volpe.dot.gov Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Transportation, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Jul 12, 2005 Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
"Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition characterized by abnormal facial features, growth retardation, and central nervous system problems. It can occur if a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy." This site presents basic information about FAS, fact sheets on alcohol use and pregnancy, and details of the FAS education and prevention activities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). From the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities of the CDC. http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fas/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type, Mental Conditions, Reproductive and Sexual Health Last updated Nov 5, 2003 Francis E. Willard Historical Association
Website for the historical association and National Historic Landmark related to Frances Willard, "one of the most prominent social reformers in 19th century America. As president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union from 1879 until 1898, Willard rallied support for temperance as well as many other important reform movements including woman's suffrage, [and] women's economic and religious rights." Includes biographical material, and details about visiting her home in Evanston, Illinois. http://www.franceswillardhouse.org/ Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Notable People: Women, Women Last updated Mar 1, 2009 FTC Reports on Alcohol Marketing and Self-Regulation
Summary and text of a June 2008 report "on alcohol marketing and youth [that] examines industry efforts to reduce the likelihood that alcohol advertising will target those under the legal drinking age of 21. It also announces a new system for monitoring alcohol industry compliance with self-regulatory programs." Includes links to related items. From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2008/06/alcoholrpt.shtm Topics: Beverages, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Jul 8, 2008 Go Ask Alice!
Ask Alice about sexuality, sexual health, relationships, nutrition and diet, alcohol and other drugs, stress, and more. Questions are submitted anonymously and answered publicly by Columbia University’s Health Education Program. http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/ Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Health, The Human Body Last updated May 1, 2005 The Hangover: "How's it Hanging?"
Information on hangover causes, symptoms, prevention, and cures (including recipes). From a research team "dedicated to providing useful, timely, accurate, and easily understood information on a wide range of lifestyle topics." http://www.drinkfocus.com/articles/hangovers/index.php Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Jun 30, 2009 How to Talk to Your Adolescent About Alcohol
This guide for parents offers advice on how to talk with young people about drinking and teach them to "say no to alcohol." Provides answers to questions young people may ask (such as "Grown-ups drink alcohol, so why can't I?"), tips to help young people refuse a drink, and links to related resources. Some information available in Spanish. From the Century Council, a nonprofit organization "formed by America's leading distillers." http://www.asklistenlearnparents.com Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Families, People, People Last updated Mar 19, 2006 Liverdisease.com
The author of this site is a physician specializing in liver disease. She has written a book on the subject for lay readers. The site has an advertisement for the book, but it also has a great deal of current, reliable information about the liver and liver diseases. Dr. Palmer covers all types of hepatitis, liver cancers, and alcoholic liver disease as well as subjects such as nutrition and diet for liver disease patients. She provides links to other sites about the liver. http://www.liverdisease.com Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type, Infectious Diseases Last updated Mar 25, 2001 MADD: Mothers Against Drunk Driving
MADD's mission is "to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking." The site features information about the 21 minimum drinking age, underage drinking, victim services, drunk driving facts and statistics, resources relating to activism issues, and news and articles. Some material available in Spanish. http://www.madd.org/ Topics: Automobiles, Drugs & Medications by Type, Families, Holidays & Observances, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety Last updated Sep 22, 2008 Marin Institute
This organization "monitor[s] and expose[s] the alcohol industry's harmful actions related to products, promotions and social influence." Its website features a summary of a 2008 report "estimating the total annual cost of alcohol problems in the state of California. The results include deaths, incidents, and economic costs." Also includes details about campaigns (such as stopping "alcopops," sweet drinks with alcohol, and supporting alcohol taxes), fact sheets, company profiles, and a blog. http://www.marininstitute.org/site/ Topics: Beverages, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Jun 29, 2009 Marshmallow Peeps: Those Resilient Little Birds
Humorous "educational tour" that characterizes Marshmallow Peeps by investigating their reactions to cold, heat, solubility testing, and low-pressure environments. Also analyzes the risk of "the effects of smoking and alcohol on Peep health," explains the daring surgery to separate conjoined Peep quintuplets, and investigates Peeps' fear response. Note: the literature review has a number of dead links. http://www.peepresearch.org/ Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Humor, Nonfiction by Genre, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated May 10, 2005 National Alcohol Screening Day
Information about National Alcohol Screening Day, which takes place annually during National Alcohol Awareness Month (April). Provides a fact sheet and a location map for screening event sites, "located in community, college, primary health care, military and employment settings." From Screening for Mental Health, a nonprofit organization (run by psychiatrists) that organizes large mental health screenings. http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/events/nasd/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Mar 22, 2007 National Center for Health Statistics
From alcohol use by high school seniors to emergency room visits for work-related injuries, this site has the numbers of all things health-related. There are statistical charts, tables, etc.; publications to download or order; an events calendar; press releases and fact sheets; a list of NCHS job opportunities, and links to other statistical sites. From the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. Searchable. http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/ Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Health, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, Statistics Last updated May 28, 2002 National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA)
CASA is a "national organization, which brings together ... all the professional disciplines needed to study and combat abuse of all substances -- alcohol, nicotine, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, performance enhancing drugs." It features articles and opinion pieces written by CASA members, and reports on subjects such as abuse of prescription drugs, nonmedical marijuana use, and the importance of family dinners to reduce the risk of teen substance abuse. http://www.casacolumbia.org Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Mental Conditions Last updated Jan 29, 2006 National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Includes FAQs on alcohol abuse and alcoholism (in English and Spanish), articles and publications, charts and diagrams, a calendar of conferences and events, related links, and more. Searchable. From the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Jul 29, 2006 Ohio Historical Society
Features "Ohio History Central," an online encyclopedia covering natural history, prehistory, and history. "Resources" includes a death certificate index (1913-1937), a newspaper index, state archives information, Civil War documents, military rosters (War of 1812), and an online catalog of over 200,000 items. "Primary Resources for Teachers" has a database of mostly 19th-century primary documents covering such topics as alcohol, criminals, labor, and Native Americans. Maintains a calendar of events. http://www.ohiohistory.org/ Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, U.S. History By Place, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Apr 5, 2009 Policy Issues: Moonshine
Policy publication about "moonshine" (or "non-commercial alcohol"), "beverages [that] are generally not taxed or regulated, and their sale and purchase cannot be easily monitored or quantified." Provides a fact sheet and blue book module highlighting traditional non-commercial beverages, public health considerations, and policy implications. From the International Center for Alcohol Policies (ICAP). http://www.icap.org/Home/PolicyIssues/Moonshine/tabid/129/Default.aspx Topics: Beverages, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Nov 6, 2006 The Problem of Drunk Driving
This February 2006 guide "begins by describing the problem of drunk driving and reviewing the factors that increase its risks. It then identifies a series of questions that can help analyze local drunk driving problems. Finally, it reviews responses to the problem of drunk driving and examines what is known about the effectiveness of these [police] responses." From the Center for Problem-Oriented Policing, an organization dedicated to evaluating "discrete pieces of police business." http://www.popcenter.org/problems/drunk_driving/ Topics: Automobiles, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Jul 20, 2008 ProBrewer Brewer's Tools
Includes general calculator tools as well as those specific to brewing. The Volume Unit Conversion Calculator converts metric to imperial--milliters and hectoliters to fluid, pints, and ounces. The Mass Unit Conversion Calculator which converts milligrams, grams, kilograms, and tonnes to grains, drams, ounces, pounds, stones, slug, hundred weight, and tons, as well as bushels to quarters. There are also calculators for temperature, volume flow, alcohol percentage, pressure, hops bitterness, and drink profits. http://www.probrewer.com/resources/tools/ Topics: Beverages, Drugs & Medications by Type, Mathematics, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Oct 27, 2002 Recovering Couples Anonymous (RCA)
RCA is a self-help group for "couples in recovery committed to restoring healthy communication, caring, and greater intimacy" to their relationships. Program Materials includes the characteristics of functional and dysfunctional couples, meeting guidelines, and adapted programs (from Alcoholics Anonymous and Workaholics Anonymous) such as "The Promises," "12 Step Guide," "Tools of the Program," and "The Traditions." Local group meeting locations, times, and additional information are available. http://www.recovering-couples.org/ Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Feb 5, 2002 Rethinking Drinking
"The main target audience for [this website] is the 3 in 10 U.S. adults who drink more than the low-risk limits," defined as no more than four drinks on any day for men and three for women, and 14 drinks per week for men and seven for women. Includes background on risky drinking and resources for cutting down or quitting alcohol use. From the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. http://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Mar 23, 2009 Screening for Mental Health, Inc. (SMH)
The site for a non-profit organization "developed to coordinate nationwide mental health screening programs and to ensure cooperation, professionalism, and accountability in mental illness screenings." Information and sample tests about alcoholism, anxiety, depression, suicide, and eating disorders are included, with extensive links for each topic. http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/ Topics: Death & Dying, Disabilities, Drugs & Medications by Type, Health, Mental Conditions, The Human Body Last updated Jul 19, 2002 Student Counseling Virtual Pamphlet Collection
Some of the topics included in this online collection include alcohol and substance abuse, assertiveness, cults, depression, eating disorders, relationships, sexual assault (including date rape), stress, study skills, and time management. From the Student Counseling and Resource Service at the University of Chicago. http://counseling.uchicago.edu/vpc/ Topics: Crime, Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Health, Mental Conditions, Nonfiction by Genre, Religion, Society & Social Science, The Human Body Last updated Apr 28, 2006 Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
The mission of SADD (formally Students Against Drunk Driving) is "to provide students with the best prevention and intervention tools possible to deal with the issues of underage drinking, other drug use, impaired driving, and other destructive decisions." The site offers statistics, activity ideas, chapter information, and news and events related to the group's mission. http://www.sadd.org/ Topics: Automobiles, Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Health, Holidays & Observances Last updated Dec 7, 2005 Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
"Includes more than 11,000 addiction treatment programs, including residential treatment centers, outpatient treatment programs, and hospital inpatient programs for drug addiction and alcoholism." Click on a state on the interactive map, then enter a city and zip code to find listings for treatment programs for "marijuana, cocaine, and heroin addiction, as well as drug and alcohol treatment programs for adolescents and adults." http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Long-term Care, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mental Conditions Last updated Nov 17, 2004 Talking With Kids About Tough Issues
"Talking With Kids About Tough Issues is a national initiative by Children Now and the Kaiser Family Foundation to encourage parents to talk with their children earlier and more often about tough issues like sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, alcohol, and drug abuse." Booklets on these subjects can be downloaded. Provides annotated links to related sites. Also in Spanish. http://www.talkingwithkids.org/ Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Families, People, People Last updated Mar 29, 2006 Tips for Teens: The Truth About Inhalants
Information on "substances or fumes from products such as glue or paint thinner that are sniffed or 'huffed' to cause an immediate high." Opens directly into a PDF document. From the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information. http://download.ncadi.samhsa.gov/Prevline/pdfs/phd631.pdf Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Mental Conditions Last updated Jul 2, 2008 WashingtonBrewersGuild.org
The Washington Brewers Guild site provides information about the organization and its members, industry news, and Washington state breweries. Includes a clickable map for breweries by region, links to industry news in the state media, and descriptions of the varieties of ales, lagers, and specialty beers. Includes a blood alcohol chart from the state Liquor Control Board, showing the relationship between gender, weight, and drinks consumed. Part of the site is available to members only. http://www.washingtonbrewersguild.org/ Topics: Beverages, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Jul 9, 2003 We Don't Serve Teens
This federal government website "provides parents and others with tools and information to reduce teen drinking and related harm." It covers state laws, dangers of underage drinking, steps to reduce teens' access to alcohol, alcohol advertising, and how to respond to people who do not think teen drinking is a serious problem. Includes suggestions for media, retailers, and law enforcement. Available in English and Spanish. From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). http://www.dontserveteens.gov/ Topics: Beverages, Communities & Groups, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Jul 8, 2008 Woman's Christian Temperance Union: The History of the WCTU
Historical material about the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), "the oldest continuing non-sectarian woman's organization in the world," which was founded in 1873 by women "concerned about the destructive power of alcohol." Topics include "crusades" of members visiting saloons, a list of other WCTU activities (such as promoting women's suffrage, prison reform, and equal pay), and material about WCTU presidents. Also includes a link to a timeline. From the WCTU. http://www.wctu.org/history.html Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Women Last updated Nov 14, 2007 Women For Sobriety (WFS)
This is the site of a self-help organization for women alcoholics. It includes online chat groups and a description of the "New Life" Program with its Thirteen Statements of Acceptance. There are also articles by Jean Kirkpatrick (1923-2000), a recovered alcoholic, who began WFS in 1975 after observing the causal differences of alcoholism and methods of recovery in men and women alcoholics. http://womenforsobriety.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Feb 26, 2003 Your Disease Risk
An assessment tool that estimates risks of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and stroke. The site focuses on prevention and offers eight lifestyle recommendations: maintain a health weight, exercise regularly, don't smoke, eat a healthy diet, drink alcohol in moderation (if at all), protect yourself from the sun, protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections (SDIs), and get screening tests. Developed by the Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention; maintained by the Washington University School of Medicine. http://www.yourdiseaserisk.wustl.edu/ Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Infectious Diseases, Senior Health Last updated Dec 12, 2007 |
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