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5
A Day
Essential
nutrition information.
http://www.5aday.nhs.uk/
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Alcocheck
Sells a
range of digital breathalysers.
http://www.alcocheck.com/
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All
Refer.com
Contains
a medical encyclopedia; over 2,500 medical illustrations;
extensive information on more than 1,600 diseases, conditions,
illnesses and disorders; and a symptoms guide. 
http://health.allrefer.com/
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AMA
Atlas of
the body.
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/7140.html
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Army
Fit
Get into
shape for your beach holiday by following this free interactive
fitness training guide from the British Army. Registration
required.
http://www.armyfit.mod.uk/
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ASH
A state-by-state
guide to cigarette smoking laws in the US.
http://ash.org/smokingbans.html
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Asthma
Assistant
The free
Asthma Assistant program allows you to track your peak flow,
symptoms, medication and triggers on a daily basis.
http://www.asthmaassistant.com/
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BBC.co.uk
An absolutely
brilliant site, put together by the BBC, that covers just
about every travel health topic imaginable from bug bites
to safe sex.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/travel/
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BBC.co.uk
Gives an
overview of anti-smoking laws in selected countries worldwide.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/3758707.stm
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Breathin'
Easy
A guide
for travellers with breathing difficulties, which lists worldwide
locations where you can refill your oxygen tank.
http://www.oxygen4travel.com/
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BUPA
International
All the
general background information you need to know when planning
to live abroad, including the major health risks and issues.
http://www.bupa-intl.com/
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CDC
An A-Z
index of infectious diseases and other dangers to travellers.
http://www.cdc.gov/health/diseases.htm
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CDC
Comprehensive
health guide for travellers with news about outbreaks, vaccinations,
destination-specific health information, tips on travelling
with kids, food and water safety, cruise ships, air travel,
and more.
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm
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CDC
Cruise
ship sanitation inspection report.
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/vsp/default.htm
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Centrum
Advice
on taking vitamins and minerals.
http://www.centrum.com/
http://www.centrum.co.uk/
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Common
Cold
Explains
how you catch a cold and what you can do to treat it.
http://www.commoncold.org/
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Daily
Mail
Health
calculators: body mass index, weight, waist measurement, daily
calorie requirement, daily protein requirement, daily fat
requirement, etc.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/health/calculator.html?in_page_id=1774
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Death
Clock
Calculate
how much time you have left to travel the world.
http://www.deathclock.com/
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Discovery
Health.com
An interactive
atlas of the human body that provides in-depth demonstrations
of more than 150 common diseases and disorders.
http://health.discovery.com/tools/blausen/blausen.html
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Donor.co.nz
Kiwi organ
donation website.
http://www.donor.co.nz/
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Dr
Greene.com
Online
encyclopedia of child healthcare.
http://www.drgreene.org/
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Dr
Koop
An online
health resource with articles hundreds of topics.
http://www.drkoop.com/
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Drugs.com
An American
site offering online drug search, drug interaction checking
and pill identification tools.
http://www.drugs.com/
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eMedicine
Health
Packed
with detailed first aid and emergency information, as well
as general advice on diseases, conditions, medication and
healthcare.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/
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Ezy
Dose
Sells a
wide selection of pharmacy products online.
http://www.ezydose.com/
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Fat
Calories.com
Online
fast food fat calorie counter.
http://www.fatcalories.com/
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Flyana.com
Contains
some useful articles on air travel-related health matters
ranging from hypoxia to radiation.
http://www.flyana.com/free.html
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General
Practice Notebook
A 26,000
page UK medical encyclopedia.
http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/
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Gleneagles
Hospital
Contains
an A-Z medical glossary written in plain English.
http://www.pgh.com.sg/medical_glossary.jsp
http://www.gleneagles.com.sg/
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Global
Volunteer Projects
Medical
placements, HIV awareness projects and orphanage placements
in the developing world for volunteers who want to make a
difference.
http://www.globalvolunteerprojects.org/
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Go
Ask Alice!
All your
most intimate and embarrassing health questions answered.
http://www.goaskalice.com/
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Healthboards.com
Health
discussion message board covering various topics.
http://www.healthboards.com/
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Health
Scout
A health
portal that consistently offers useful in-depth advice on
all manner of health problems.
http://www.healthscout.com/
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Health
Touch
Hosts a
user's guide to vitamins, supplements and natural remedies.
http://www.healthtouch.com/
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Healthy
Travel Online
Virtual
retailer of health and first aid products for travellers.
http://www.healthytravel.com/
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How
Long Will I Live.com
Calculate
how much time you have left to see the world.
http://www.how-long-will-i-live.com/
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Internet
Health Library
Online
repository of information about homoeopathic, herbal and other
natural treatments for common health problems.
http://www.internethealthlibrary.com/Prime-pages/HealthproblemsA-Z.htm
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Iwannaknow.org
A discussion
of the health risks involved with tattooing and body piercing.
http://www.iwannaknow.org/prevention/tatoo_piercing.html
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KidsHealth.org
Another
excellent, one-stop-shop for health issues, but this time
aimed at kids' health. Unlike some other sites, KidsHealth.org
one even encourages kids and teens to come and explore the
issues by themselves.
http://www.kidshealth.org/
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KL
Pharmacy
The advice
section of this website contains basic information and advice
on a wide range of common ailments and minor illnesses, as
well as a first aid kit list.
http://www.klpharmacy.com/
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Magicool
A can of
self-chilled, water-based cooling spray that works without
refrigeration.
http://www.magicool.uk.com/
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Male
Health
Comprehensive
male health portal.
http://www.malehealth.co.uk/
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Medicare
Australia
Contains
information about the Australian Organ Donor Register.
http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/yourhealth/our_services/aaodr.htm
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Medtropolis
Take a
virtual tour of the human body.
http://www.medtropolis.com/VBody.asp
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Model
Diet Plan
Includes
an online calorie calculator as well as a range of diet and
nutrition guides.
http://www.modeldietplan.com/calculator.htm
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National
Institute of Health
A wide
range of health topics arranged alphabetically.
http://health.nih.gov/
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National
Women's Health Information Center
A US Department
of Health website with a raft of advice and information about
women's health issues.
http://www.4woman.gov/
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Netfit
Food facts,
nutrition tips and, for members, over 1,200 exercises to help
keep you fit.
http://www.netfit.co.uk/
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NHS
An online
health encyclopedia detailing hundreds of common symptoms
and tips on what to do about them.
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
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NHS
Direct
A-Z of
medical and health matters.
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/alphaindex.aspx
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NHS
- UK Transplant
British
organ donation information and registration website.
http://www.uktransplant.org.uk/
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Oasis
In-depth
guide to body and organ donation in Ireland.
http://oasis.gov.ie/health/body_and_organ_donation.html
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Organ
Donor Foundation
A charity
that aims to increase the number of organ donors in South
Africa.
http://www.odf.org.za/
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Organ
Donor.gov
Sign up
for your donor card here.
http://www.organdonor.gov/
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Parents'
Common Sense Encyclopedia
An online
encyclopedia of common children's ailments.
http://www.drhull.com/EncyMaster/
http://www.sleeptight.com/EncyMaster/
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Patient.co.uk
Consult
over 700 health information leaflets online.
http://www.patient.co.uk/pils.asp
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Population
Reference Bureau
Searchable
database of population and health data for countries worldwide.
http://www.prb.org/
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Self
Check Up.com
Offers
a number of health calculators for measuring everything from
blood alcohol levels to your waist-to-hip ratio.
http://www.selfcheckup.com/
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Senior
Mag
Food supplement
and vitamin definitions and glossary.
http://www.seniormag.com/caregiverresources/glossary/glossary.htm
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Seniors
Superstores
Health
and safety resource for seniors.
http://www.seniorssuperstores.com/
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Spine
Health
Advice
for travellers on how to protect your back from injury and
unnecessary stress, especially when handling luggage.
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/travel/travel01.html
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Survival
Instinct
Advice
on preventing and treating ailments using Poison Ivy, Poison
Oak, and Poison Sumac.
http://www.survivalinstinct.com/prevtreatail.html
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The
Fertile Soul Retreats
A Texan
retreat offering women natural treatments to enhance their
fertility.
http://www.thefertilesoul.com/
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The
Healthy Back Bag Company
Backpacks
with a patented design that helps prevent chronic back and
neck pain.
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/
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The
Henna Page
The dangers
of an allergic reaction to black henna detailed.
http://www.hennapage.com/henna/ppd/printout.html
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Traditional
Knowledge Digital Library
An Indian
project that aims to document knowledge of Ayurvedic and traditional
medicine, which has been handed down through the ages.
http://203.200.90.6/tkdl/langdefault/common/home.asp
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TravelHealth.co.uk
Advice,
information and articles for travellers the world over.
http://www.travelhealth.co.uk/
|
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University
of Miami
A-Z of
medical conditions and diseases.
http://www.med.miami.edu/patients/glossary/list.asp?t=DT
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University
of Miami
Online
medical dictionary.
http://www.med.miami.edu/patients/glossary/list.asp?t=DICT
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VH.org
A guide
to common health problems in children and adults, with FAQs
and a whole lot more besides.
http://www.vh.org/
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WebMD
Comprehensive
health information site featuring an interactive symptom checker.
http://www.webmd.com/
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World
Health Organization
The World
Health Organisation offers a wealth of advice to travellers
on its site, everything from travellers' health to disease
outbreaks is covered.
http://www.who.int/en/
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World
Health Organization
Features
disease maps, country-by-country vaccination guides and information
about diseases commonly encountered by travellers.
http://www.who.int/ith/
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Yogasana
Live
Animated
yoga lessons via your mobile phone, PC or PDA.
http://www.yogasanalive.com/
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Video
Jug
Contains
video tutorials on delivering emergency first aid, as well
as on other health-related topics.
http://www.videojug.com/category/health
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