This is the official website for the Canadian Diabetes Association. Here, you can read general information about diabetes and check out news and events related to the prevention and treatment of this disease.

Animations of the different phases of cancer, make this a great resource for understanding the development of this disease.

World Cancer Day happens every year in February to educate and raise awareness and funds for cancer research for the millions who are diagnosed every year with the disease.

An overview of malaria and the types of Plasmodium that is carried by the Anopheles mosquito infecting red blood cells and liver cells in the human body. Symptoms of malaria are also discussed.

The three-step process of diagnosing malaria is explained.

After malaria has been confirmed by lab or biochemical diagnosis, treatment must begin immediately. But first the type of Plasmodium causing the infection, whether the patient has severe or non-severe infection, and if the parasite is...

An overview of how to prevent getting malaria including insecticides, repellents, eliminating mosquito breeding areas, malaria prophylactic drugs.

This tutorial presents information about cardiac rehabilitation. Rehabilitation is necessary to maintain heart health. The heart, angina, exercise, prevention, obesity and other risk factors are covered.

This site offers links to a variety of websites posted by multiple organizations concerning cirrhosis. Excellent source for specific links.

This web-based simulation demonstrates potential spread of HIV through a population. Each participant exchanges virtual body fluids with other participants, some of whom are HIV positive. A computer-simulated ELISA will illustrate the...

Based on the principle of antibody-antibody interaction, this ELISA test for HIV detection allows for easy visualization of results and can be completed without the additional concern of radioactive materials use.

An explanation of viruses that includes the importance knowing the origins and the evolution of viruses.

The innovative resource has students investigate, diagnose, and assess the severity of emphysema in the lungs of three patients using transverse CT images of the upper and lower lungs. The activity has an interactive online version and a...

This site gives detailed profiles of over a thousand prescription drugs for a range of health conditions. Information included in each profile includes important facts, side effects, warnings, and more.

The American Academy of Family Physicians provides this comprehensive health information article with sections for men, women, parents, kids, and seniors.

The rise in deer population is putting the animals in the way of harm from increased car accidents, damage to agricultural businesses as well as wildlife plant species, and ticks that cause things like Lyme disease. Take a look at...

A good patient-oriented site that keeps you up to date on the treatments and politics going on in the on-going fight against this disease.

There are battles that are fought each day on the planet. The invading forces are those of viruses and bacteria. Left alone they would take over and destroy every cell! It is up to some key defense systems to battle and destroy these...

Describes roundworm characteristics, including their classification, habitat, reproduction, infection of humans and pets, and how they are transmitted to other hosts. Includes some examples and the diseases they cause.

The Ebola disease is a life-threatening illness caused by the Ebola virus. There is currently no vaccine or specific medication for Ebola. Further discussion includes How does the virus replication work?; What are the symptoms of Ebola...

Check out images and brief descriptions of various spine abnormatlities, including a ruptured disk, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, snd arthritis.

This article gives easy-to-understand information about Mononucleosis, including symptoms, how it's passed, diagnosis, treatment, and activity warnings. This is a great article to check out in order to get an overview of information on...

How does blood supply your body with the nourishment it needs? This site focuses on systemic circulation. Learn more about this fascinating part of your body when you check out this resource.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers three common bacterial STIs.