Conditions & Diseases

Symptoms, Diagnosis, Living With, Patient Support

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Caring.com - Senior care directory and reviews covering assisted living, home care, nursing homes and eldercare planning.
ClinicalTrials.gov - Registry of publicly and privately funded clinical studies worldwide, listing eligibility criteria and results.
Cochrane Library - Systematic reviews and meta-analyses synthesising evidence on the effects of healthcare interventions.

AARP - Membership organisation for over-50s in the US, covering health, caregiving, Medicare and retirement living.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Professional body for US dietitians, with evidence-based eating advice and a registered dietitian finder.
ACE Fitness - American Council on Exercise: personal trainer certification, continuing education and a free exercise library.
ACOG - American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: clinical guidance and patient information on reproductive health.
Age UK - UK charity providing advice on health, care, benefits and independent living for older people.
Alzheimer's Association - Dementia information, caregiver support, a round-the-clock helpline and research funding across the United States.
American Cancer Society - Cancer types, screening, treatment options and patient support from the largest cancer charity in the United States.
American Dental Association - Professional body for US dentists, with clinical standards and MouthHealthy consumer oral health advice.
American Diabetes Association - Diabetes prevention, management, nutrition and advocacy resources for patients, carers and clinicians.
American Heart Association - Cardiovascular and stroke prevention, CPR training, risk assessment tools and heart-healthy living guidance.
BabyCenter - Week-by-week pregnancy tracking, birth preparation and newborn care guidance with active parent communities.
BetterHelp - Online counselling platform matching users with licensed therapists for messaging, phone and video sessions.
Beyond Blue - Australian charity providing anxiety, depression and suicide prevention support, forums and round-the-clock counselling.
Bodybuilding.com - Strength training programmes, exercise database, supplement store and long-running community forums for lifters.
British Nutrition Foundation - UK charity translating nutrition science into resources for schools, health professionals and the public.
Caring.com - Senior care directory and reviews covering assisted living, home care, nursing homes and eldercare planning.
CDC - US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: disease surveillance, outbreak updates, vaccination schedules and public health guidance.
Cleveland Clinic - Health library from a leading US hospital system, covering diseases, procedures, diagnostics and symptom explanations.
ClinicalTrials.gov - Registry of publicly and privately funded clinical studies worldwide, listing eligibility criteria and results.
Cochrane Library - Systematic reviews and meta-analyses synthesising evidence on the effects of healthcare interventions.
Cronometer - Diet tracker emphasising micronutrient accuracy, biometric logging and lab-verified food data.
CVS - American pharmacy chain offering prescriptions, health products, beauty items and everyday essentials.
Doctolib - Europe's largest medical appointment booking and teleconsultation platform, used across France, Germany and Italy.
Drugs.com - Independent drug database covering dosage, side effects, interactions and pill identification.
European Medicines Agency - EU regulator publishing medicine authorisations, safety reviews and product information for member states.
Examine - Independent analysis of nutrition and supplement research, summarising what the evidence actually supports.
ExRx.net - Exercise and kinesiology reference with a large illustrated directory of movements organised by muscle group.
FDA - US Food and Drug Administration: drug and device approvals, recalls, safety alerts and labelling data.
FoodData Central - USDA database of nutrient composition for hundreds of thousands of foods, used by researchers and app developers.
GoodRx - Prescription price comparison and discount coupons across US pharmacies, plus telehealth services.
Headspace - Meditation, mindfulness and sleep app with guided courses for stress, focus and everyday mental fitness.
HealthCare.gov - US federal insurance marketplace for comparing plans, checking subsidy eligibility and enrolling in coverage.
Healthgrades - Quality ratings and patient reviews for US hospitals, physicians and care facilities, with appointment booking.
Healthline - Medically reviewed articles on conditions, nutrition and wellness, from one of the world's most visited consumer health publishers.
HealthyChildren.org - Parenting and child health guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics, covering birth to young adulthood.
iHerb - Online retailer specializing in vitamins, supplements, natural beauty and grocery products.
JAMA Network - Portfolio of peer-reviewed journals from the American Medical Association, led by JAMA.
Johns Hopkins Medicine - Health library, specialist centres and patient resources from one of America's leading academic medical institutions.
Kaiser Permanente - Integrated US health system combining insurance coverage, hospitals and a member portal for managing care.
KidsHealth - Nemours-run health library with separate sections written for parents, children and teenagers.
La Leche League International - Volunteer-led breastfeeding support network with local groups and evidence-based infant feeding information.
Labcorp - Clinical laboratory network offering diagnostic testing, consumer-ordered panels and online results.
March of Dimes - US nonprofit tackling prematurity, birth defects and maternal mortality through research and advocacy.
Mayo Clinic - Nonprofit US academic medical centre publishing clinician-written guides to diseases, symptoms, tests and treatments.
Medical News Today - Evidence-based condition explainers and daily coverage of medical research written for a general audience.
Medicare - Official US site for Medicare enrolment, plan comparison, coverage rules and provider search.
MedlinePlus - Consumer health information from the US National Library of Medicine, covering conditions, medicines, lab tests and genetics.
MedPage Today - Daily clinical news and continuing medical education aimed at practising physicians and other clinicians.
Medscape - Clinical news, drug references and continuing education for doctors, nurses and other health professionals.
Men's Health - Fitness, training plans, nutrition and wellbeing journalism aimed at a male readership.
Men's Health Forum - UK charity campaigning on male health inequality, with practical guides to common conditions.
Mental Health Foundation - UK charity focused on prevention, publishing research, national campaigns and practical wellbeing guidance.
Mind - UK charity offering mental health information, advocacy, local services and crisis support for people and their families.
MyFitnessPal - Calorie and macro tracking app with a vast food database, barcode scanning and exercise logging.
NAMI - US grassroots mental health organisation offering peer support groups, education programmes and advocacy.
NASM - National Academy of Sports Medicine, providing personal training, corrective exercise and nutrition certifications.
National Institute of Mental Health - US federal agency for mental illness research, publishing statistics, treatment information and clinical trial listings.
National Institute on Aging - US research institute publishing guidance on healthy ageing, dementia, caregiving and clinical trials.
NCCIH - US federal centre researching complementary and integrative health, from acupuncture to herbal supplements.
NCT - UK charity running antenatal classes and peer support networks for new and expectant parents.
New England Journal of Medicine - Weekly peer-reviewed journal publishing influential clinical research, reviews and case reports since 1812.
NHS - Official UK National Health Service site with an A-Z of conditions, treatment guidance, service finder and appointment information.
NICE - UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, issuing clinical guidelines and the British National Formulary.
NIH - Primary US agency conducting and funding medical research to advance health.
Noom - Behaviour-change weight loss app pairing psychology-based lessons with food logging and human coaching.
Nutrition.gov - US federal portal covering dietary guidelines, food safety, weight management and nutrition for every life stage.
NutritionFacts.org - Non-commercial video and article library reviewing peer-reviewed research on diet, disease and plant-based eating.
Office on Women's Health - US federal portal covering reproductive health, menopause, chronic conditions and preventive screening.
Pampers - Nappy brand site offering newborn care, sleep, feeding and developmental milestone guidance for parents.
Peloton - Connected fitness bikes and treadmills paired with on-demand studio classes streamed to app or hardware.
Physiopedia - Open knowledge base for physiotherapy and rehabilitation, written and edited by clinicians worldwide.
Practo - Indian platform for finding doctors, booking appointments, holding online consultations and ordering medicines.
Precision Nutrition - Nutrition coaching business and certification provider for trainers, dietitians and health professionals.
Psychology Today - Psychology articles alongside the largest online directory of therapists, psychiatrists and treatment centres.
PubMed - Free search engine for biomedical literature, citations and abstracts from journals.
Quest Diagnostics - Diagnostic testing company with nationwide US collection sites and direct-to-consumer lab panels.
Raising Children Network - Australian government-funded parenting resource spanning newborn care, child development and teen health.
Runner's World - Training plans, shoe reviews, race preparation and injury advice for runners of every level.
RxList - Prescription and over-the-counter drug reference with monographs, images and interaction checking.
SAMHSA - US agency for substance use and mental health services, running national helplines and treatment locators.
SELF - Accessible workouts, fitness journalism and evidence-checked reporting on health and wellbeing.
STAT - Journalism on health, medicine, biotech and life sciences policy, known for pharmaceutical industry investigations.
Strava - Activity tracking platform for runners and cyclists, with segments, leaderboards and social features.
Talkspace - Virtual therapy and psychiatry service offering text, audio and video sessions with licensed clinicians.
Tata 1mg - Indian online pharmacy and health platform offering medicines, lab tests and doctor consultations.
Teladoc Health - Global virtual care provider delivering telemedicine, chronic condition management and mental health services.
The BMJ - Peer-reviewed general medical journal from the British Medical Association, plus clinical news and education.
The Bump - Week-by-week pregnancy guides, baby name tools, registry help and advice for new parents.
The Lancet - Peer-reviewed general medical journal covering clinical research, global health and public health policy.
Tommy's - UK charity funding research into miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth, with pregnancy and baby loss support.
UpToDate - Subscription clinical decision support summarising current evidence for physicians at the point of care.
Verywell Health - Plain-English explainers on conditions, symptoms and treatments, written and reviewed by physicians for general readers.
Verywell Mind - Expert-reviewed articles on anxiety, depression, relationships, therapy options and psychological wellbeing.
WebMD - Consumer health portal offering a symptom checker, condition guides, drug information and doctor-reviewed advice for everyday medical questions.
WeightWatchers - Points-based weight management programme combining food tracking, coaching, workshops and clinical support.
What to Expect - Pregnancy and parenting guidance from the bestselling book series, with trackers, tools and forums.
Women's Health - Workouts, fitness gear reviews, nutrition and wellbeing coverage aimed at a female readership.
World Health Organization - United Nations agency providing global public health guidance and disease information.
Yoga Journal - Pose library, sequences, teacher resources and articles on yoga practice, philosophy and anatomy.
Zocdoc - Online appointment booking with verified patient reviews across US doctors, dentists and specialists.