Medical Conditions & Illnesses

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

The Center for Disease Control provides information on many diseases and conditions, including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD. This link provides general information from the CDC on COPD, what causes it, how to treat it, etc.

Diabetes

Link to the Center for Disease Control website. This site provides information, statistics, reports about diabetes, care, treatment, prevelance, etc.

Mental Health

Mental health advice from the American Psychological Association. Provides brocures on various topics like Anxiety Disorders, Depression, mental illness and others. There are updated articles and factsheets about mental health issues. This website is geared for all ages, but seniors may find helpful information here.

National Cancer Institute

The National Cancer Institute covers, through the website, all aspects of the disease process. Cancer has one of the highest death rates in the country. Information about the various types of cancer, treatment options, medications used in treatment, alternative treatment and medication options, as well as links to related topics are all included. The website is divided into easy access areas, where information is easily accessible and categorized by topic. Issues of dealing with cancer, screening and testing, preventive measures, etc., are also listed.

West Nile Virus

The Center for Disease Control has a site that is devoted to providing information about the West Nile Virus (WNV) which can be deadly to the very young and very old. This link provides information directly to the CDC's website and how to mosquito proof your home and environment, thus cutting down your chances or those you care about of contracting this disease.