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General Resources

Publications

1.   A Lifetime of Good Health: Your Guide to Staying Healthy — This guide to staying healthy provides information on women's health needs for living long and living well throughout the years. Although there are genetic risks that you cannot control for many diseases, there are other risk factors you can avoid by following the key preventive steps included in the guide.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/pub/pg.cfm

2.   Fact Sheet — Health Insurance and Women — This publication explains what health insurance is and how it affects women. It gives information on health care options, what to do if you're uninsured, what to do if you don't qualify for government benefits, and what you can do to protect your health insurance benefits.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/health-insurance-women.cfm

3.   Screening Tests & Immunization Guidelines for Women — This online resource provides general guidelines for when to get regular checkups, screening tests, and immunizations. These are among the most important things you can do for yourself. Take time to review and print these guidelines for your next visit to your health care provider.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/pub/women.cfm

4.   Tools to help you build a healthier life — This section of the womenshealth.gov website features a selection of online tools to help women improve their health. It provides links to screening and immunizations guidelines, advice to improve the patient/doctor relationship, meal planners, and more.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/tools/

5.   Tips for a Safe and Healthy Life — This publication offers guidelines that may help you and your loved ones’ well-being. It features links to resources on topics such as managing stress and getting check-ups.

   http://www.cdc.gov/family/tips/

6.   Women: Stay Healthy at Any Age — Your Checklist for Health — What can you do to stay healthy and prevent disease? You can get certain screening tests, take preventive medicine if you need it, and practice healthy behaviors. This checklist outlines suggestions for regular checkups and screenings for every woman.

   http://www.ahrq.gov/ppip/healthywom.htm

Organizations

1.   Office of Women's Health, OD, CDC, HHS
2.   Office of Women's Health, OEA, FDA, HHS
3.   Womenshealth.gov, OWH, HHS
4. National Women's Health Resource Center

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Cancer

Publications

1.   Fact Sheet — Breast Cancer — This fact sheet provides information on why women should be concerned about breast cancer and gives resources for more information.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/breast-cancer.cfm

2.   Fact Sheet — Cancer of the Uterus — This publication explains what uterine cancer is, why you should be concerned about it, and where you can get more information.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/uterine-cancer.cfm

3.   Fact Sheet — Cervical Cancer — This fact sheet answers the common questions patients have regarding cervical cancer.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/cervical-cancer.cfm

4.   Fact Sheet — Colon and Rectal Cancer — This fact sheet provides a short explanation of this common cancer and the importance of screening.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/colon-cancer-rectum.cfm

5.   Fact Sheet — Lung Cancer — This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about lung cancer in women, including how common it is, whether nonsmokers can develop it, and a smoker's risk of developing it.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/lung-cancer.cfm

6.   Fact Sheet — Mammograms — This fact sheet discusses the different types of mammograms available, explains how often a woman should get them, and gives facts about their safety and effectiveness.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/mammograms.cfm

7.   Fact Sheet — Ovarian Cancer — This fact sheet explains what ovarian cancer is, why you should be concerned about it, and where you can get more information.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/ovarian-cancer.cfm

8.   Fact Sheet — Pap Test — This publication explains what a pap test is, why all women need routine pap tests, how it is performed, and what the results mean.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/pap-test.cfm

9.   Fact Sheet — Skin Cancer — This fact sheet provides basic information on skin cancer, why you should be concerned about it, and where you can get more information.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/skin-cancer.cfm

10.   National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program — This fact sheet is about the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, and it provides information on breast and cervical cancer, the early detection program, screenings, common barriers to screening, and how the program has helped.

    http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/about.htm

Organizations

1.   Cancer Information Service, NCI, NIH, HHS
2.   Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, NCCDPHP, CDC
3.   National Cancer Institute, NIH, HHS
4. American Cancer Society
5. Cancer Care, Inc.
6. Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
7. Skin Cancer Foundation
8. Susan G. Komen for the Cure

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Cardiovascular Health

Publications

1.   Fact Sheet — Heart Healthy Eating — This publication provides information on how healthy eating habits can help to reduce the risk of heart disease. It explains what a healthy portion is and how to make heart-healthy food choices.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/heart-healthy-eating.cfm

2.   Fact Sheet — Physical Activity — This publication explains the benefits of exercise for people of all ages. It discusses how much exercise you should get each day and when you should talk to your doctor.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/physical-activity.cfm

3.   Heart Disease in Women — This fact sheet lists the most common signs of heart disease. It also provides women with tips to lower their risk of heart disease and stay healthy.

   http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForWomen/ucm118528.htm

4.   Heart Health and Stroke — This section of womenshealth.gov provides information on the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and stroke, as well as statistics, risk factors, and questions to discuss with your doctor.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/heart-stroke/

5.   Physical Activity and Weight Control — This publication explains the connection between regular exercise and good health. It also includes tips to start a safe and successful physical activity program.

   http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/physical.htm

Organizations

1.   Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, NCCDPHP, CDC
2.   Heart Truth
3.   National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NIH, HHS
4. American Heart Association

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Diabetes

Publications

1.   Fact Sheet — Diabetes — This fact sheet discusses the risk factors, signs, symptoms, and treatments for diabetes in women.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/diabetes.cfm

2.   For Women With Diabetes: Your Guide to Pregnancy — This booklet discusses pregnancy in women with diabetes. If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and you are pregnant or hoping to get pregnant soon, you can learn what to do to have a healthy baby. You can also learn how to take care of yourself and your diabetes before, during, and after your pregnancy.

   http://www.diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/pregnancy/

3.   Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Heart and Blood Vessels Healthy — This publication provides information on problems associated with diabetes, especially heart and blood vessel problems. It lists preventive measures and treatment options.

   http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/complications_heart/index.htm

4.   What I Need to Know About Eating and Diabetes — This publication reviews diabetes nutrition basics, including what, when, and how much a person with diabetes should eat. It discusses healthier ways to buy, cook, and eat foods to achieve good blood glucose control.

   http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/eating_ez/index.htm

5. Gestational Diabetes: What It Means for Me and My Baby (Copyright © American Academy of Family Physicians) — This fact sheet provides information on gestational diabetes, including how it can affect you and your baby, what changes you should make to your diet, and what you can do to protect yourself and your baby.

   http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/women/pregnancy/complications/075.html...

Organizations

1.   National Diabetes Education Program
2.   National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, NIDDK, NIH, HHS
3. American Diabetes Association

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Food Allergies

Publications

1.   Resource List on Food Allergies and Intolerances for Consumers — This publication is a collection of resources for consumers on food allergies and food intolerances. Resources include books, pamphlets, audiovisuals, and Web resources.

   http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/gen/allergy.htm

2. Food Allergies: Just the Facts (Copyright © American Academy of Family Physicians) — This fact sheet dispels common myths and uncovers the truth about food allergies.

   http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/allergies/basics/340.html

3. My Family Has Food Allergies. How Does This Affect Breastfeeding? (Copyright © La Leche League International) — This publication answers questions regarding concerns about food allergies and breast milk. It provides information about common food allergies and how to avoid any foods that may cause a potential reaction from your baby.

   http://www.llli.org/FAQ/allergies.html

Organizations

1.   Food and Drug Administration, HHS
2.   Food and Nutrition Information Center, NAL, USDA
3.   Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA
4.   FoodSafety.gov
5.   National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH, HHS
6. Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network

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Health Professionals

Publications

1.   Health Professionals — Womenshealth.gov created this web page to provide health professionals with resources and information they can use to help their patients. this web page provides links about cultural competency and clinical trials and provides handouts for health professionals to give to their patients.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/health-professionals/

2.     A Guide to the Clinical Care of Women with HIV — This guide is for health professionals who provide primary care to women with HIV. This publication also provides information for health professionals who are looking for more specific information to treat women with HIV.

   ftp://ftp.hrsa.gov/hab/WG05.pdf

3.   A Physician’s Practical Guide to Culturally Competent Care — With the increasing diversity of the United States, physicians are more and more likely to encounter situations that require the delivery of culturally competent care, access to a vast array of language services, and supportive health care organizations. This guide is provided by the Office of Minority Health as a resource to health professionals with cultural competency in their offices.

   https://cccm.thinkculturalhealth.org/

4.   Breast Cancer Screening — Health Professionals — This publication is a quick reference for health professionals on screening for breast cancer. It includes a summary of evidence, information on screening trials, results of randomized controlled trials, and instructions for breast self-examinations.

   http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/pdq/screening/breast/HealthProfessional

5.   Cervical Cancer Prevention — Health Professionals — This publication provides information for health professionals on preventing cervical cancer. It includes statistics about incidence and mortality and a summary of evidence.

   http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/pdq/prevention/cervical/HealthProfessional

6.   Guidelines on Overweight and Obesity: Electronic Textbook — This electronic textbook discusses the health risks associated with overweight and obesity, as well as the assessment, treatment, and management of overweight and obese patients.

   http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/e_txtbk/index.htm

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HIV and STIs

Publications

1.   Fact Sheet — Chlamydia — This publication provides information on chlamydia infection, including its symptoms, how it is spread, how it is treated, and how to avoid contracting this STI.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/chlamydia.cfm

2.   Fact Sheet — Genital Herpes — This fact sheet provides information on genital herpes, its symptoms, ways to reduce future outbreaks, and the complications that it might cause.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/genital-herpes.cfm

3.   Fact Sheet — Gonorrhea — This fact sheet provides information on gonorrhea, the symptoms of this STI, treatment options, and how to avoid getting this infection.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/gonorrhea.cfm

4.   Fact Sheet — Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Genital Warts — This publication provides information on human papillomavirus (HPV) and genital warts. It includes modes of transmission, treatments, and ways of prevention.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/human-papillomavirus.cfm

5.   Fact Sheet — Syphilis — This fact sheet explains what syphilis is, how it is spread, and how best to avoid infection. It describes symptoms of syphilis and how it is diagnosed and treated. This publication also lists sources to contact for more information on syphilis.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/syphilis.cfm

6.   Fact Sheet — Trichomoniasis — This publication gives information on the causes, symptoms, complications and treatments for the sexually transmitted disease trichomoniasis.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/trichomoniasis.cfm

7.   Fact Sheet — Viral Hepatitis — This fact sheet talks about types of viral hepatitis and how they are spread. It also gives information on the symptoms of hepatitis and how it is diagnosed and treated. You can also learn more about prevention and the risk of giving the hepatitis virus to your child if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. There are vaccines available for hepatitis A and B. Learn how the vaccines can help stop the spread of these diseases.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/viral-hepatitis.cfm

8.   Women and HIV/AIDS — This comprehensive section of womenshealth.gov provides women and their loved ones with resources and information they can use to get help with HIV/AIDS. It provides information on prevention, testing, living with the disease, opportunistic infections, medical care, HIV/AIDS and pregnancy, and more.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/HIV/

9.   Act Against AIDS — Every nine and one-half minutes, someone in the United States is infected with HIV. The HIV/AIDS epidemic is real. This website provides information on how to get tested, how to delay the onset of AIDS, and what you can do to help be a part of the solution.

   http://www.nineandahalfminutes.org/

10.     HPV Vaccine: What You Need to Know — This fact sheet discusses the benefits and risks of getting the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. It also defines HPV and outlines who should get the vaccination, who should wait, and where you can get more information.

    http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-hpv-gardasil.pdf

Organizations

1.   AIDS.gov
2.   AIDSinfo
3.   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HHS
4.   Division of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (DAIDS), NIAID, NIH, HHS
5.   Divisions of HIV/AIDS Prevention, CDC, HHS
6. AIDS InfoNet

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Illnesses and Disabilities

Publications

1.   Illnesses and Disabilities — Womenshealth.gov created the Illnesses and Disabilities section to help women overcome common difficulties such as physical barriers, financial restraints, and the lack of reliable health information and services. It puts a wealth of useful information together in one place for women with disabilities, caretakers, health professionals, and researchers.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/illness-disability/

2.   Office on Disability: State Disability Offices and Websites — This website lists the contact information for all 50 State Disability Offices and their websites.

   http://www.hhs.gov/od/statepartners.html

3.   Women With Disabilities: Access to Health — This publication discusses some of the barriers to adequate health care facing some women with disabilities. It also lists accommodations that can make hospitals and health clinics more accessible to women with disabilities.

   http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/women/access.htm

4. CDR Guide to Disability Rights (and Dealing With the System) (Copyright © Council for Disability Rights) — This website offers advice and referrals on the following subjects: employment, free medication, Social Security benefits, special education, tax benefits for families, and finding other helpful websites, books, and Internet resources.

   http://www.disabilityrights.org/faq.htm

Organizations

1.   Administration on Developmental Disabilities, ACF, HHS
2.   Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH, HHS
3.   National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC
4. Center for Research on Women With Disabilities

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Lupus

Publications

1.   Fact Sheet — Lupus — This publication provides information on lupus, a disease that affects your immune system. It explains who is at risk for lupus, the different types of lupus, its signs and symptoms, and how it is diagnosed and treated. It also provides information on how to cope with the pain and stress of having lupus and whom to contact for more information.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/lupus.cfm

2.   Could I Have Lupus? — This interactive website provides information about lupus, including risk factors, symptoms, and treatment. It features diaries from women who have shared their stories on how they have dealt with the disease. You can also express your opinions or ask questions on the community forum.

   http://www.couldihavelupus.gov/

3.   Eliminate Disparities in Lupus — This resource talks about the different types of lupus. It also discusses the higher rate of lupus in minority women. Although African-American women have the highest risk, other minorities are also at risk. This resource also has links to additional information on lupus.

   http://www.cdc.gov/omhd/AMH/factsheets/lupus.htm

4. Lupus: Basics for Better Living (Copyright © Lupus Foundation of America) — Although lupus has no cure, you can make lifestyle changes that help fight the disease and give you an improved sense of well-being. These changes are things like eating right, keeping physically active, reducing your exposure to the sun, and not smoking. Working with your doctor is very important, but you also have the power to help yourself. Learn more about how you can live better with lupus.

   http://www.lupus.org/education/brochures/better03.html

5. Lupus: Pregnancy and Family Planning (Copyright © S.L.E. Lupus Foundation) — Women living with lupus need to plan early if they are thinking of becoming pregnant. Complications can arise during pregnancy. This publication provides questions and answers for women who have lupus and are thinking about becoming pregnant.

   http://www.lupusny.org/showtopics.php?pregnancy#

6. Medicines (Copyright © Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.) — Medications are a very important aspect of the management of many patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This pamphlet discusses the principal drugs used in the primary management of lupus.

   http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/new_aboutdiagnosis.aspx?articleid=84&zoneid=15...

Organizations

1.   National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, NIH, HHS
2. Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
3. S.L.E. Lupus Foundation

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Mental Health

Publications

1.   Women's Mental Health — This special section of womenshealth.gov provides information on taking care of your mental health throughout the different stages of your life.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health/

2.   Action Steps for Improving Women’s Mental Health — Because maintaining mental health is so important, the Office on Women's Health created these action steps to set forth positive changes that will improve the mental health of women and girls. This guide explains what actions the Office on Women's Health is taking and how they will improve mental health in the United States.

   http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/OWH09-PROFESSIONAL/actionsteps.aspx...

3.     Women’s Mental Health: What It Means to You — Good mental health is an important part of a woman’s overall health. This booklet describes why mental health is so important and how you can keep mentally healthy.

   http://download.ncadi.samhsa.gov/ken/pdf/OWH09-CONSUMER/womenmentalhealth.pdf

Organizations

1.   National Institute of Mental Health, NIH, HHS
2.   Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, HHS
3. Mental Health America
4. MGH Center for Women's Mental Health
5. Screening for Mental Health, Inc.

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Menopause

Publications

1.   Fact Sheet — Menopause and Menopause Treatments — This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about many menopause topics, including menopausal hormone therapy, coping with symptoms, and preventing diseases like osteoporosis and heart disease.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/menopause-treatment.cfm

2.   Understanding Menopause — Womenshealth.gov created the Menopause and Hormone Therapy Web page to provide women and their loved ones with the most recent research news on hormone therapy, as well as the best organizations and publications on menopause.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/Menopause

3.   Menopause — This interactive tutorial describes the symptoms of menopause and how to cope with them. It also explains the health concerns facing women in post-menopause and discusses recent evidence on the risks and benefits of hormone therapy.

   http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/menopause.html

4. Menopause: Staying Healthy Through Good Nutrition (Copyright © The Cleveland Clinic) — This publication gives some basic dietary guidelines for women in the years around menopause. It also discusses foods choices that may reduce your symptoms.

   http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/3000/3042.asp?index=10105

Organizations

1.   Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH, HHS
2.   Womenshealth.gov, OWH, HHS
3. American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
4. American Menopause Foundation
5. The Hormone Foundation

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Physical Activity and Nutrition for the Family

Publications

1.   Fact Sheet — Physical Activity — This publication explains the benefits of exercise for people of all ages. It discusses how much exercise you should get each day and when you should talk to your doctor.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/physical-activity.cfm

2.   Staying Active and Eating Healthy — This special section of womenshealth.gov provides information on physical activity and nutrition. It also includes information about how to reach and maintain a healthy weight, a list of healthy recipes, and advice on vitamins and supplements.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/FitnessNutrition/

3.   2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans — The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines is the government’s official publication for Americans to use to get healthy and stay healthy. The publication discusses the recommended amount of physical activity that adults and children should do weekly and how this will benefit their health.

   http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/default.aspx

4.   Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Across Your Lifespan: Helping Your Child: Tips for Parents — This online guide from the Weight Control Information Network provides information on how parents can encourage their children to eat healthy and stay active.

   http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/child.htm

5. Nutrition Tips for Kids (Copyright © American Academy of Family Physicians) — Learn some great tips on how to help your child eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. It’s important to reduce his or her risk of experiencing high cholesterol and obesity.

   http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/heartdisease/kids/495.printerview.html...

6. Pregnancy Nutrition: Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy (Copyright © Mayo Foundation) — This publication gives information on the types of seafood, meat, poultry, and dairy products that you should avoid during pregnancy. It also explains why caffeine, alcohol, and some herbal teas should be avoided or used in moderation.

   http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/pregnancy-nutrition/PR00109/METHOD=print&

Organizations

1.   Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, NCCDPHP, CDC
2.   Food and Nutrition Information Center, NAL, USDA
3.   Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, OS, OPHS, HHS
4.   Weight-Control Information Network, NIDDK, NIH, HHS
5. American Council on Exercise

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Sleep

Publications

1.   Fact Sheet — Insomnia — This fact sheet provides information on who is likely to get insomnia, how it is diagnosed and treated, and what habits can promote a good night's sleep.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/insomnia.cfm

2.   Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep — This website explains the science of sleep and why it is so important to our well-being. It also offers information about sleep disorders and tips for getting a better night’s sleep.

   http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/brain_basics/understanding_sleep.htm

3.   Safe Sleep for Your Baby: Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) — This brochure, a product of the National Back-to-Sleep campaign in the United States, seeks to reduce the risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by promoting back or side sleep as the preferred sleeping position for healthy infants.

   http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs_details.cfm?from=&pubs_id=5030

4.   What Is Sleep Apnea? — Patients with sleep apnea and their families will appreciate this fact sheet written in plain English explaining sleep apnea's causes, risk factors, signs, symptoms, treatment, and more.

   http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/SleepApnea/SleepApnea_WhatIs.html

5. How Much Sleep Do We Really Need? (Copyright © National Sleep Foundation) — This publication discusses how much sleep we should be getting, the effects of not getting enough, and ways that you can improve your sleep.

   http://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-need

6. Sleeping During Pregnancy (Copyright © Nemours Foundation) — This publication has information on why sleeping is sometimes difficult during pregnancy. It also discusses finding a good sleeping position and what to do when you can't sleep.

   http://kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/sleep_during_pregnancy.html...

7. Women and Sleep (Copyright © National Sleep Foundation) — This fact sheet discusses how conditions unique to women, like the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause, can affect how well a woman sleeps.

   http://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/sleep-topics/women-and-sleep

Organizations

1.   National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NIH, HHS
2.   National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH, HHS
3. National Sleep Foundation

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Smoking

Publications

1.   Smoking & How to Quit — Womenshealth.gov created this page to help empower women and teens, and the people they love, to breathe clean! Gain independence from the stale world of smoking by using our information and resources. Learn about the specific effects of smoking on your health and how to quit for good.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/quit-smoking/index.cfm

2.   I Quit! What to Do When You’re Sick of Smoking, Chewing, or Dipping — Written for young people, this publication takes an age-appropriate approach to advising youth on successful methods of tobacco cessation.

   http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking/how_to_quit/iquit/index.htm

3.   Learn About Your Risk From Smoking (Or the Risk of a Smoker You Know) — Everyone knows that smoking cigarettes is unhealthy. But few people really know how far-reaching the health effects can be. With this tool users can input information on their smoking history to receive a personalized risk profile.

   http://smokefree.gov/smokersrisk/

4.   Prevention and Cessation of Cigarette Smoking: Control of Tobacco Use (PDQ) — This online summary describes how cigarette smoking can affect your health and what methods of prevention can reduce your risks of getting cancer. It also provides an overview of the different methods that are used to help with smoking cessation.

   http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/prevention/control-of-tobacco-use/patient

5.   Smoking and Tobacco Use — This Internet site has extensive information on smoking and other types of tobacco use. It includes educational materials, reports, information on how to quit, and more. The site also has special sections for kids, teens, adults, and community service workers.

   http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/

6. Women and Smoking (Copyright © American Cancer Society) — Smoking hurts you and your children. This article tells you how and gives you links to resources that can help you quit.

   http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_2X_Women_and_Smoking.asp

Organizations

1.   National Cancer Institute, NIH, HHS
2.   Office on Smoking and Health, NCCDPHP, CDC, HHS
3.   Smokefree Women, NCI, CDC, NIH, HHS
4.   Smokefree.gov
5. American Cancer Society

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Health Statistics

Publications

1.   Womenshealth.gov: Statistics — Womenshealth.gov has compiled statistics and information on a variety of health topics important to women and their families.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/statistics/

2.   FastStats: Women's Health — This fact sheet provides data on women in the United States. It includes statistics on the population, health status, health risks, health care utilization, and mortality.

   http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/womens_health.htm

Organizations

1.   National Center for Health Statistics, CDC, OPHS, HHS
2.   National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics, HHS
3.   National Library of Medicine, NIH, HHS

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Other

Publications

1.   Healthy Aging — This section of womenshealth.gov provides information and resources on a number of topics related to aging, such as caregiving, health insurance, safety, common age-related health problems, and staying active.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/aging/

2.   Healthy Pregnancy — Womenshealth.gov has created this site for expectant mothers. It provides information on fertility and birth control, each trimester of pregnancy, preparing for a new baby, childbirth, postpartum care, and financial help.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/Pregnancy/

3.   Minority Women's Health — Womenshealth.gov has created this section of our website to help you learn about the health risks and leading health concerns of minority women. You also will find information on nutrition and wellness since exercising, eating better, and reducing stress can help prevent major health problems like heart disease, cancer, and accidents.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/minority/

4. Online Hearing Test (Copyright © Better Hearing Institute) — If you suspect your hearing may be impaired, this quick hearing check can help you determine whether to see your doctor.

   http://www.betterhearing.org/hearing_loss/online_hearing_test/index.cfm

Organizations

1.   National Institute on Aging, NIH, HHS
2.   Womenshealth.gov, OWH, HHS
3. American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
4. Better Hearing Institute
5. March of Dimes

= Indicates Federal Resources

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