Teen Health

MedlinePlus - Includes health topics, diseases and conditions, drug information, clinical trials, alternative medicine, directories of doctors and hospitals, health information in Spanish, and the latest health news. (Sponsored by: U.S. National Library of Medicine)

Crisis Services Kids Helpline Info about dealing with crisis situations. Places and free phone numbers to turn for help and support when facing a crisis.

Discovery Health - ... is the Web site of the Discovery TV channel, at http://health.discovery.com . (Sponsored by Discovery Communications)

FamilyDoctor.org - Easy-to-read information on common medical conditions, self-care flowcharts, and drug information including possible drug interactions, in English and Spanish. (Sponsored by: American Academy of Family Physicians)

Freevibe - An excellent source for drug information and drug prevention. Today's celebrities give their reasons why they don't do drugs. Freevibe has games and other interactive stuff; the cartoon diaries are awesome and educational... at http://www.freevibe.com/index.shtml . (Sponsored by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign)

GirlsHealth.gov -  Gives girls between the ages of 10 and 16 reliable, current health information. The site focuses on many health topics that respond to adolescent girls' health concerns and motivates girls to choose healthy behaviors using positive, supportive and non-threatening messages. (Developed by the Office on Women's Health in the Department of Health and Human Services)

Go Ask Alice - Answers every question you ever wanted to know about relationships; sexuality; emotions; fitness and nutrition; alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs... at http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu (Sponsored by Columbia University)

Healthfinder - “Reliable information about health and human services. Includes a health library, medical news, medication information, medical news, consumer guides, and Online Check-ups--interactive health quizzes. Also in Spanish.” (Sponsored by: US Dept. of Health & Human Services)

I Wanna Know - "Answers to your questions about sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases."...at http://www.iwannaknow.org . (Sponsored by the American Social Health Association)

The Merck Manual - Online version of the book containing highly detailed, complete, authoritative medical information on diseases, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.  Difficult medical concepts are described in everyday language.  (Sponsored by: Merck & Co., Inc.)

Mid-Hudson Library Health Information Project - Check the Health Information Project's Top Teen Websites. Teens chose and reviewed these sites. (Sponsored by the Mid-Hudson Library System)

MyPyramid.gov - can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. For a quick estimate of what and how much you need to eat, enter your age, sex, and activity level in the MyPyramid Plan box. For a detailed assessment of your food intake and physical activity level, click on MyPyramid Tracker. (Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture)

NOAH (New York Online Access to Health) - Features easy-to-use, reliable health information in both English and Spanish. Includes support group information.

Sex,etc. - "A Web site by teens for teens," Sex,etc. covers many topics besides sex. Includes teens' stories, hotlines, ask the experts, and other interactive features. (Rutgers University)

Smokefree.gov. Provides an online guide to quitting smoking, as well as instant messaging with a smoking cessation counselor and telephone numbers for support. (Sponsored by National Cancer Institute, Centers for Disease Control, and the American Cancer Society.)

TeenGrowth.com - Gives reliable and useful information about topics such as emotions, peer pressure, drugs, alcohol, puberty, sex, fitness, and stress... at http://www.teengrowth.com. (Sponsored by KidsGrowth)

TeensHealth.org - Answers your personal questions on these topics: Your Body, Your Mind, Sexual Health, Food & Fitness, Drugs & Alcohol, Q&A, Diseases & Conditions, Infections (including STDs), School & Jobs, and Staying Safe. Also in Spanish... at http://www.teenshealth.org. (Sponsored by the Nemours Foundation)

Teen Wire - http://www.teenwire.com (Sponsored by Planned Parenthood)