Johns Hopkins University Student Health Center

Top health related web sites for college students

Sex and relationships but much, much, more. Has a searchable database of questions http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/
Unbiased, accurate information about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) http://www.ashastd.org/
The Harvard School of Public Health’s Food Pyramid. Good information on nutrition and eating healthy http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/pyramids.html
Good information on nutrition, exercise, high blood pressure, cardiovascular health www.americanheart.org
Questions about eating disorders?? Think you or a friend may have an eating disorder? These web sites provide valuable information http://www.anred.com/ http://www.altrue.net/site/anadweb/
For lots of information about a broad array of women’s health issues www.4collegewomen.org
For information about complementary and alternative medicines (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicines) http://nccam.nih.gov/health
For information on dietary supplements (Office of Dietary Supplements) http://ods.od.nih.gov/index.aspx
For general health information, including a section on men’s health. In contrast to all the other sites, this one is a “.com”. So look at the information carefully. Does it help that WebMD’s vice president is John (but not Johns) Hopkins?? http://www.webmd.com/
For a global look at health issues, check out the World Health Organization’s website. It has lots of information relevant to the US but so much more. With globalization shrinking the world, the health of people in other countries is interconnected with our own. Just think about tuberculosis and Avian influenza. http://www.who.int/en/
For gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning students. Yes, it’s a medical organization but it has good information on a variety of health topics. http://www.glma.org/

Have suggestions for good websites? Let us know. Email me:ajoffe@jhu.edu

Useful Websites

TOPICS

Alcohol

Bioterrorism

Cancer

Drugs

General Health

Heart Disease

Nutrition and Diet

Relationships

Sexually transmitted illnesses

Smoking

Travel

Wellness

Women's Health

These websites and links are intended strictly as informational resources. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information in any of these links.

Please see your health care provider if you have any specific medical concerns.

Alcohol

Al-anon/Alateen: Offers help to families and friends of alcoholics. Alateen is a recovery program for young people.

Alcohol Screening.org: Provides free online alcohol screening

Alcoholics Anonymous

College Drinking: Examine the culture of college drinking, debunk alcohol myths, trace the flow of alcohol through your body and see how it affects organs

E-Chug Alcohol testing: This is a ten minute, self guided assessment of your alcohol consumption. It provides information regarding your drinking and risk factors

Go Ask Alice: Columbia University's questions and answer internet service. Provides information about alcohol, relationships, sexual health, emotional health, fitness, drugs, nutrition, and general health.

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information: Provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: Clinical trials, databases, publications, and research on alcohol and alcoholism

What Young Drivers Need to Know About Driving, Drinking, and Drugs: Information from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) on Maryland's .08 rule, DUIs, DWIs

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Bioterrorism

Centers for Disease Control (CDC): Information on Bioterrorism & Preparedness

Maryland Department of Health & Hygiene: Questions and Answers About Bioterrorism

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Cancer

American Cancer Society

Cancer Information Service: a national information and education service of the National Cancer Institute

National Cancer Institute

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Drugs

Club Drugs.org: Information on ecstasy, GHB, rohypnol, ketamine, methamphetamines, and LSD

Marijuana-info.org: Facts about marijuana and its effects on health

Narcotics Anonymous

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information: Provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Steroid Abuse.org: Provides information on anabolic steroid abuse

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Heart Disease

American Heart Association

Guide to Lowering Blood Pressure: Provided by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

High Blood Cholesterol: What you need to know: Helpful cholesterol information provided by the National Cholesterol Education Program

Live Healthier, Live Longer: Interactive website offering cholesterol lowering information

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Sexually Transmitted Illnesses

CDC National STD Hotline: (800) 227-8922

Facts & Answers About STDs: Provided by the American Social Health Association

National Herpes Resource Center: Information provided by the American Social Health Association

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Smoking

American Lung Association: Interested in learning more about lung disease? Want tips on quitting smoking?

Office of the Surgeon General: Tobacco Cessation Guidelines

Tobacco Information and Prevention Source: Tips provided by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

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Nutrition and Diet

American Dietetic Association: Provides useful information, recipes, and menus dealing with proper nutrition and healthy diet

Body Mass Index Calculator: provided by the National Institutes of Health

Food and Drug Administration

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Food and Nutrition Information Center: lists USDA dietary guidelines, food pyramids, and provides information on dietary supplements and food composition

Food Guide Pyramid (requires Adobe Acrobat): Helps you choose which foods to eat (and how much) in order to obtain the most nutritious diet

Live Healthier, Live Longer: Interactive website offering cholesterol lowering information

National Dairy Council: Provides information regarding health benefits of dairy products

Weight Loss and Control: Information provided by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Diseases

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General Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Search for various health topics of interest alphabetically

Familydoctor.org Health information for the whole family from the American Academy of Family Physicians

Go Ask Alice: Columbia University's questions and answer internet service. Provides information about relationships, sexual health, emotional health, fitness, drugs, nutrition, and general health.

Health finder Guide to consumer health topics provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services

National Institutes of Health

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Relationships

Johns Hopkins Relationships website

Go Ask Alice: Columbia University's questions and answer internet service. Provides information about relationships, sexual health, emotional health, fitness, drugs, nutrition, and general health.

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Travel

National Center for Infectious Diseases Travelers' Health Helpful information for planning your trip abroad

U.S. State Department: Bureau of Consular Affairs: Offers information on traveling and living abroad. Provides travel warnings and public announcements.

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Wellness

Education for Health and Wellness

U.C. Berkeley Wellness Letter

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Women's Health

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Women's Health Information from the CDC on a wide range of medical issues pertaining to women (i.e. cardiovascular disease, STDs, pregnancy, cancer)

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last updated 11/29/2006