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ABORIGINAL HIV/AIDS STRATEGY
1-800-743-8851
Health education, health promotion, and counselling and assistance to Aboriginal peoples living...
Abdominal Aneurysm
See ANEURYSM
Abdominoplasty
See COSMETIC SURGERY
Aberrant Crypt Foci (ACF)
See GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES
Abnormalities
See BIRTH DEFECTS
ABORIGINAL HEALTH
Abortion, Habitual
See...
Murray, S. 2008. Consumer health information services in public libraries in Canada and the US
Journal of the Canadian Health Libraries Association 29(4):141-143.
Murray, S. 2008. Health literacy...
With the loss of operating funding from the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion, the Consumer Health Information Service (CHIS) located at the Toronto Public Library closed on May 8, 2009.
The...
2008
The ADD and ADHD cure: the natural way to treat hyperactivity and refocus your child.
Gordon J.
Hoboken (NJ): John Wiley; 2008.
Location and Call No. 618.92858 GOR - Place Hold
Understanding...
CADDAC (Centre for ADHD/ADD Advocacy, Canada)
40 Wyford Drive Suite 304B Toronto ON M3C 1J5
Phone: (416) 637-8584 Fax: 416-385-3232 Email: ac.caddac|ofni#ac.caddac|ofni
CH.A.D.D. Canada (Children...
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, American Psychiatric Association: ADHD Parents Medication Guide
Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance: Physicians, Educators, Parents, Contact, More...
2008
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
National Institute of Mental Health.
Epidemiology, impairments, and differential diagnosis in adult ADHD: introduction.
Adler LA.
CNS Spectrums. 2008...
AIDS
Positive Side
Holdings: print; electronic (free)
Contact: publisher
Treatment Update (Catie)
Holdings: print; electronic (free)
Contact: publisher
Youth InfoNet
Holdings: electronic...
2008
The Alzheimer's answer: reduce your risk and keep your brain healthy.
Sabbagh MN.
Hoboken (NJ): John Wiley & Sons; 2008.
Location and Call No. CHIS 616.83105 S11
Alzheimer disease and...
This brief guide is intended to provide health information. It is a representative, rather than comprehensive, list of organizations and publications on the topic of Alzheimer’s disease. This...
Alert
Published 4 times a year by the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. 2323 Yonge Street, Suite 500, Toronto, ON M4P 2C9. Tel: (416) 322-6560.
Canadian Alzheimer Disease Review
Published 3 times a...
Alzheimer Research Forum: Information and forums for researchers, physicians and the general public
Alzheimer Sociaty of Canada: Introduction, Alzheimer Care, Treatment, Contact
Alzheimer sociaty...
2009
Alzheimer disease: time to improve its diagnosis and treatment.
Salloway S, Correia S.
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine.
Recent developments in Alzheimer's disease therapeutics.
Rafii MS,...
AHRQ Research Activities
Holdings: print; electronic (free)
Contact: publisher
Alcohol Alert
Holdings: print; electronic (free)
Contact: publisher
Allergy & Asthma Issues
Holdings: electronic...
2008
Food allergies: detection and management.
Kurowski K, Boxer RW.
American Family Physician 2008 Jun 15;77(12):1678-86.
Hypersensitivity reactions to human papillomavirus vaccine in Australian...
2007
Allergy-free cookbook. 1st American ed.
Sherwood A.
New York: DK Pub.; 2007.
Location and Call No. Main Ref 2nd Fl 641.56318 S34
2006
Allergy.
Montanaro A.
Philadelphia (PA): Saunders;...
This brief guide is intended to provide health information. It is a representative, rather than comprehensive, list of organizations and publications on the topic of anaphylaxis. This guide does...
Allergic Living
A new magazine and website for people dealing with serious food and environmental allergies. It is published four times a year by Allergic Living Magazine, 2100 Bloor Street West,...
Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society of Ontario: Food Allergy
Allergy Asthma Information Association [AAIA] Anaphylaxis, Contact
Anaphylaxis Canada: Anaphylaxis, Contact, Living with...
Le Service d'information sur la santé à l'intention des consommateurs (CHIS)
Le Service d'information sur la santé à l'intention des consommateurs (CHIS) vise à soutenir ceux et celles qui...
This brief guide is intended to provide health information. It is a representative, rather than comprehensive, list of organizations and publications on the topic of arthritis. This guide does not...
Arthritis Today Published bimonthly by the Arthritis Foundation Inc., 1330 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309.
There are many associations involved with specific types of arthritis. The...
American College of Rheumatology: Herbal Remedies, Supplements and Acupuncture for Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis International Federation: About
Arthritis Foundation: Diet and Your...
2008
Asking the experts: exploring the self-management needs of adolescents with arthritis.
Stinson JN, Toomey PC, et al.
Arthritis and Rheumatism 2008 Jan 15;59(1):65-72.
Clinical manifestations...
2009
The complete idiot's guide to arthritis.
Leong A.
New York: Alpha; 2009.
Location and Call No. 616.722 LEO - Place Hold
Overcoming arthritis : the complete complementary health program.
Brewer...
Voici la liste de sujets pour lesquels nous avons rassemblé des articles en ligne.
Renseignements santé fiables sur l'Internet (mise à jour: septembre 2008)
Tabagisme (mise à jour: novembre 2008)
Voici quelques ressources en ligne ayant trait au le tabagisme, classées en ordre alphabétique (titre) par année de publication.
Organismes
Santé Canada...
Articles about CHIS
Gonczol, D. Take two aspirins…and call CHIS in the morning. Canadian Consumer 1992;22(4):12-13.
Koba, H. Ontario's health-information service a province-wide resource for...
About the symbols we use
indicates Canadian material
2008
New herbal leads for asthma management.
Bone, K.
Townsend Letter. May 2008; 298: 58-60.
Available in Toronto Public Library online...
2009
Asthma.
Royston A.
Mankato (MI): Black Rabbit Books; 2009.
Location and Call No. CHIS 616.238 R598
Overcoming Asthma: The Complete Complementary Health Program.
Brewer S.
London: Duncan Baird...
About the symbols we use
indicates Canadian material
2008
Asthmatic Symptoms among Pupils in Relation to Winter Indoor and Outdoor Air Pollution in Schools in China.
Zhao, Z. et...
About the symbols we use
indicates Canadian material
2008
Asthmatic Symptoms among Pupils in Relation to Winter Indoor and Outdoor Air Pollution in Schools in China.
Zhao, Z. et...
This brief guide is intended to provide health information. It is a representative, rather than comprehensive, list of organizations and publications on the topic of asthma. This guide does not...
This site, created and maintained by the about Consumer Health Information Service (CHIS) of the Toronto Public Library, is designed to help you find reliable, understandable health information for...
AAIA Ontario News
Holdings: print
Contact: publisher
Allergy & Asthma Issues
Holdings: electronic (free)
Contact: Publisher
Allergy & Asthma News
Holdings: print
Contact:...
Allergy/Asthma Information Association: Asthma, Allergy, Living with allergy, Contact
American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology: Childhood asthma, Adult asthma, Asthma drug guide,...
2009
In-home particle concentrations and childhood asthma morbidity.
McCormack MC, Breysse PN, et al.
Environmental Health Perspectives. 2009 Feb;117(2):294-8.
2008
The ABCs of asthma...
About the symbols we use
indicates Canadian material
2008
Behavioral and Cognitive Processes in the Self-Management of Asthma.
Journal of Asthma. 2008 March; 45(2): 81 – 94.
Abstract available...
This brief guide is intended to provide health information. It is a representative, rather than comprehensive, list of organizations and publications on the topic of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity...
Babies
See CHILDREN'S HEALTH ISSUES
See IMMUNIZATION
See INFANT CARE
See INFANT FEEDING
See INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
See DENTAL CARE
Bach Flower Remedies
See CAM...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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BATTEN DISEASE SUPPORT AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATION (USA)
1-800-448-4570
promoting research, civil and human rights of children and young adults...
This is a selection of articles from scientific and popular journals, and pamphlets on the subject of back pain.
Wherever possible, we link to the free full-text online version. If this is not...
2008
Back stability: integrating science and therapy. 2nd ed.
Norris CM.
Champaign (IL): Human Kinetics; 2008.
Location and Call No. Main Ref 2nd Fl 617.56406 N59 2008 - Place Hold
Beat back...
This brief guide is intended to provide health information. It is a representative, rather than comprehensive, list of organizations and publications on the topic of Back Pain. This guide does not...
The following articles describe this disease and provide overview information.
Canadian health information
Canadian Medical Association Back disorders
Healthy Ontario Back...
American Academy of Family Physicians: Low Back Pain, Low Back Pain: Tips on Pain Relief and Prevention
Canadian Chiropractic Association: Back Facts: tip sheets, Find a Chiropractor, Contact...
2009
Overtreating chronic back pain: time to back off?
Deyo RA, Mirza SK, et al.
Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. 2009 Jan-Feb;22(1):62-8.
2008
Exercise and manual auricular...
This is a selection of articles from scientific and popular journals, and pamphlets on the subject of blood pressure. There are two sections: High blood pressure (hypertension) and low blood...
The following articles discuss blood pressure.
There are two sections: High blood pressure (hypertension) and low blood pressure (hypotension).
What is blood pressure?
(Defintion of blood...
2008
Breast cancer clear & simple: all your questions answered.
American Cancer Society.
Atlanta (GA): American Cancer Society Health Promotions; 2007.
Location and Call No. CHIS 616.99449...
This brief guide is intended to provide health information. It is a representative, rather than comprehensive, list of organizations and publications on the topic of Breast Cancer. This guide does...
This is a selection of articles from scientific and popular journals, and pamphlets on the subject of breast cancer.
Wherever possible, we link to the free full-text online version. If this is not...
The following articles describe this disease and provide overview information.
Canadian health information
Canadian Medical Association Breast cancer
Health Canada. It's your health: Breast...
Canadian Cancer Society: Breast cancer, Contact
FamilyDoctor.org: Breast cancer: steps to finding breast lumps early
Health Canada: Breast cancer, Mammography
MayoClinic.com: Breast cancer,...
2009
Approach to inflammatory breast cancer.
Molckovsky A, Fitzgerald B, et al.
Canadian Family Physician. 2009 Jan;55(1):25-31.
New technology discovery at Mount Sinai Hospital holds promise for...
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C
CANADIAN AIDS SOCIETY
1-800-884-1058
coalition of community-based groups confronting HIV infection and AIDS; counselling, education and...
C–Section
See LABOR
See VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CESAREAN SECTION (VBAC)
Caesarean Section
See LABOR
See VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CESAREAN SECTION (VBAC)
CAFFEINE
CALCIUM
See Also OSTEOPOROSIS
See Also...
2009
Beyond the master cleanse: the year-round plan for maximizing the benefits of the lemonade diet.
Woloshyn T.
Berkeley (CA): Ulysses Press; 2009.
Location and Call No. 613.26 WOL - Placa...
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This is a selection of articles from scientific and popular journals, and pamphlets on the subject of complementary and alternative...
Canadian health information
Natural and complementary therapy: Medbroadcast provides basic information on a number of complementary and alternative therapies.
Health information from other...
2009
Acupuncture treatment for pain: systematic review of randomised clinical trials with acupuncture, placebo acupuncture, and no acupuncture groups.
Madsen MV, Gøtzsche PC, Hróbjartsson A.
BMJ....
Canadian websites
CAMline: Natural product, CAM therapies/practitioners, and more
F.A.C.T: CAM articles, CAM glossary
Health Canada: Natural health products
Toronto Public Library: Alt-Health Watch...
AAIA Ontario News
Holdings: print
Contact: publisher
Action News
Holdings: print; electronic (free)
Contact: publisher
Alert
Holdings: print
Contact: publisher
Alive
Holdings: print; electronic (a...
Canadian websites
Canadian Paediatric Society: Caring for kids
Health Canada: Just for you - children, Children and adolescents, and more
HealthLinkBC: Children's Health
HealthyOntario.com:...
Adams and Victor's Principles of Neurology. 8th ed. By Raymond D. Adams et. al. New York: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing, 2005. ISBN 0078642302: $139.00.
Anderson's Pathology. 10th ed. Ivan...
A-Z Guide to Drug-Herb-Vitamin Interactions. 2nd ed. Schuyler W. Lininger Jr. et al., eds. New York: Three Rivers Press, 2006. ISBN 0307336646: $25.95
Alternative Medicine: An Objective Assessment....
A-Z Guide to Drug-Herb-Vitamin Interactions. 2nd ed. Schuyler W. Lininger Jr. et al., eds. New York: Three Rivers Press, 2006. ISBN 0307336646: $25.95
Alternative Medicine: An Objective Assessment....
Please note that most of these core lists include little or no Canadian content.
Bibliography of Consumer Health Books. May 2005. Arkansas Consumer Health Information Network Resource Task Force....
American Heritage Medical Dictionary. Houghton, 2007. ISBN 0-618-82435-9. $28.00.
Black's Medical Dictionary. 41st ed. Harvey Markovitch, ed. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, 2006. ISBN 0-8108-5713-8:...
AHA Guide to the Health Care Field. 2008 Edition. Chicago: American Hospital Association, 2007. ISBN 0-87258-833-5 Annual; $330.00 nonmembers. Also available on CD-ROM for $475.00. Paper/CD-ROM...
Canadian Pharmacists Association Guide to Drugs in Canada: The Essential Home Reference to over 2000 Medications. 2nd ed. Canadian Pharmacists Association Staff. Toronto: Dorling-Kindersley, Ltd....
The AARP Guide to Pills: Essential Information on More Than 1,200 Prescription and Nonprescription Medications, including Generics. MaryAnne Hochadel., ed. Sterling, 2006.
ISBN 1402717407:...
This is a selected list of electronic health databases used in many health sciences information settings. For further selection, consult the following directories:
Gale Directory of Databases....
Some older books that discuss general consumer health collection/reference issues have been included.
Booklist. Chicago, IL: American Library Association, 1905- Semi-monthly.
Regularly reviews...
American Cancer Society's Informed Decisions: The Complete Book of Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery. 2nd ed. By Harmon J. Eyre, American Cancer Society, 2001. ISBN...
Please note that government documents are quite transient. Most material can now be located online. In some cases online ordering is available; in many cases downloading documents is possible. Some...
Canadian Immunization Guide. 7th ed. Ottawa: The Canadian Medical Association, 2006.
ISBN 0660966700: $14.95 Cdn. Updates published in the Canada Communicable Disease...
D'après la section « Apprentissage lié à la santé » de l'« Enquête sur les attitudes des Canadiens à l'égard de l'apprentissage : 2006 » du Conseil canadien sur l’apprentissage (aussi...
This research guide has been prepared by the staff of the Consumer Health Information Service (CHIS), which is located on the third floor of the Toronto Reference Library in downtown Toronto. CHIS...
This brief guide is intended to provide health information. It is a representative, rather than comprehensive, list of organizations and publications on the topic of Complementary and Alternative...
This list provides a basic collection of medical books that are useful in consumer health collections at an estimated cost of $1900.00 (prices given in Canadian dollars with U.S. prices also...
Last major revision: April, 2008
About this guide
This list is intended as a general guide to useful materials for consumer health collections. Canadian materials are included along with standard...
This bibliography lists articles and books about specific consumer health information (CHI) services, as well as items on general CHI topics. A small selection of articles/ web sites dealing with...
This is a selection of articles from scientific and popular journals, and pamphlets on the subject of consumer health information.
Wherever possible, we link to the free full-text online version....
2007
COPD & asthma.
Liu W, et al.
Beijing: People's Medical Publishing House; 2007.
Location and Call No. CHIS 616.2 L394
Natural therapies for emphysema and COPD: relief and healing for...
This brief guide is intended to provide health information. It is a representative, rather than comprehensive, list of organizations and publications on the topic of COPD.
This guide does not imply...
The Lung Association
National Office: http://www.lung.ca
3 Raymond Street, Suite 300, Ottawa, ON K1R 1A3 Phone: (613) 569-6411E-mail: ac.gnul|ofni#ac.gnul|ofni
Ontario Office:...
Canadian Lung Association: COPD, Protect your lungs, Lung 101, Contact
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: COPD, Air pollution & respiratory health, Asthma, Mold, Smoking & tobacco...
2009
The COPD action plan.
Kaplan A.
Canadian Family Physician. 2009 Jan;55(1):58-9
2008
Approach to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in primary care.
Todd DC, McIvor RA, et al.
Canadian...
Copyright
Copyright in the electronic age is an increasingly complex question. Just because you find an image or text on the Internet, it does not mean you can use it any way you want!
In general,...
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D
DART, see ONTARIO DRUG AND ALCOHOL REGISTRY OF TREATMENT
DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE
1-800-826-3632
dedicated to educating...
Dance Therapy
See MUSIC/DANCE/ART THERAPY
DASH Diet
See BLOOD PRESSURE – LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS
Day Care Centres
See CHILDREN'S HEALTH ISSUES – ILLNESS
Deafness
See HEARING
See Also...
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2009
Climbing out of depression: a practical guide to real and immediate help. 1st American ed.
Atkinson S.
New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin; 2009.
Location and Call No - Place Hold
Depression:...
This brief guide is intended to provide health information. It is a representative, rather than comprehensive, list of organizations and publications on the topic of Depression. This guide does not...
Crosscurrents: the journal of addiction and mental health
Published quarterly by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 33 Russell St., Toronto, ON M5S 2S1.
Tel: (416) 595-6059 Toll-free:...
American Academy of Family Physicians: Cognitive Therapy, Depression: Treatment With Electroconvulsive Therapy
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: Support Groups across Canada, Crisis...
2009
Depression during pregnancy: rates, risks and consequences--Motherisk Update 2008.
Marcus SM.
Canadian Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. 2009 Winter;16(1):e15-22. Epub 2009 Jan 22.
Management...
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ADD See Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD See Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ALS See Amyotrophic Lateral...
A selection of articles from scientific and popular journals, and pamphlets, when available, are included in the subject file(s) on diabetes. This collection is only available during CHIS’ hours...
A selection of articles from scientific and popular journals, and pamphlets, when available, are included in the subject file(s) on diabetes. This collection is only available during CHIS’ hours...
2009
Diabetic athlete's handbook.
Colberg S.
Champaign (IL): Human Kinetics; 2009.
Location and Call No. CHIS 616.462 C58.2
2008
Diabetes in Canada: highlights from the National Diabetes...
Articles from scientific and popular journals, newspaper clippings, lists of related organizations, and pamphlets, when available, are included in the subject files on Bipolar Disorder, Depression,...
Articles from scientific and popular journals, newspaper clippings, lists of related organizations, and pamphlets, when available, are included in the subject files on Bipolar Disorder, Depression,...
This brief guide is intended to provide health information. It is a representative, rather than comprehensive, list of organizations and publications on the topic of Diabetes. This guide does not...
Articles from scientific and popular journals, newspaper clippings, lists of related organizations, and pamphlets, when available, are included in the subject files on Bipolar Disorder, Depression,...
This is a selection of articles from scientific and popular journals, and pamphlets on the subject of diabetes.
Wherever possible, we link to the free full-text online version. If this is not...
Articles from scientific and popular journals, newspaper clippings, lists of related organizations, and pamphlets, when available, are included in the subject files on Bipolar Disorder, Depression,...
The following articles describe this disease and provide overview information.
Canadian health information
Canadian Medical Association
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Health...
Articles from scientific and popular journals, newspaper clippings, lists of related organizations, and pamphlets, when available, are included in the subject files on Bipolar Disorder, Depression,...
Canadian Diabetes Association: About diabetes, For prefessionals, Contact
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada: Live with diabetes, Locations
HealthCanada: Diabetes
Mayoclinic.com: Type...
Articles from scientific and popular journals, newspaper clippings, lists of related organizations, and pamphlets, when available, are included in the subject files on Bipolar Disorder, Depression,...
2009
Comparison of prognosis for men with type 2 diabetes mellitus and men with cardiovascular disease.
Dagenais GR, St-Pierre A, et al.
CMAJ. 2009 Jan 6;180(1):40-7.
Diabetes and the risk of...
Articles from scientific and popular journals, newspaper clippings, lists of related organizations, and pamphlets, when available, are included in the subject files on Bipolar Disorder, Depression,...
Articles from scientific and popular journals, newspaper clippings, lists of related organizations, and pamphlets, when available, are included in the subject files on Bipolar Disorder, Depression,...
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We make information about health and disease accessible, we do not offer advice about health or healthcare and cannot substitute for a healthcare practitioner.
Only personal contact...
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E
EAR (EDUCATION & AUDITORY RESEARCH) FOUNDATION (USA)
1-800-545-4327
dedicated to integrating persons who have hearing impairments into the...
E. Coli
See FOOD CONTAMINATION/SAFETY
Ear Candling
See CAM (Complementary Alternative Medicine)
EAR DISEASES
See Also HEARING
See Also OTITIS MEDIA
Ear Piercing
See COSMETIC TECHNIQUES
Ear...
L’Internet est un outil indispensable pour la recherche des renseignements santé. Quoique il y ait plusieurs sites réputés, il est cependant très facile à publier un site Web — n’importe...
Australia’s HealthInsite (http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/) recommends the following questions, which may help you to decide if health information on the Internet is of good quality1:
1. Why was...
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Locating reliable health information on the Internet
Learn how to tell if the health information you find on te Internet is reliable. See which...
Quelques exemples des différents types de renseignements santé disponibles sur l’Internet
Voici quelques exemples des différents types de renseignements que vous pouvez repérer sur...
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F
FACES: THE NATIONAL CRANIOFACIAL ASSOCIATION (USA)
1-800-332-2373
provide families with financial assistance for travel to major medical...
Face Lift
See COSMETIC SURGERY
Facet Syndrome
See BACK PAIN
FACIAL DISFIGUREMENT
See Also COSMETIC SURGERY
Facial Paralysis
See NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES
See Also BELL'S PALSY
See Also GUILLAIN BARRE...
2008
Fibromyalgia: the complete guide from medical experts and patients.
Ostalecki S.
Sudbury (MA): Jones and Bartlett Publishers; 2008.
Location and Call No. CHIS 616.742 F373
Foods that helps win...
This brief guide is intended to provide health information. It is a representative, rather than comprehensive, list of organizations and publications on the topic of Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue...
2008
Biology and therapy of fibromyalgia. Evidence-based biomarkers for fibromyalgia syndrome.
Dadabhoy D, Crofford LJ, Spaeth M, Russell IJ, Clauw DJ.
Arthritis Research & Therapy....
The Arthritis Association: Fibromyalgia, Contact
Canadian Women's Health Network: Fibromyalgia
eMedicineHealth: Fibromyalgia
FamilyDoctor.org: Fibromyalgia and exercise
HealthyOntario.com:...
Canadian websites
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario: All doctors search
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta: Find a physician
College of Physicians and Surgeons of British...
Last major update: April 17, 2009
We provide detailed instructions for finding a family doctor or specialist in Ontario elsewhere on this site.
In most provinces it is The College of Physicians and...
Canadian websites
Canadian Dental Association: Oral health
Canadian Dental Hygienists Association: Dental care centre
Health Canada: Oral health
Toronto Public Health: Free dental care
American...
IN PROGRESS: Please bear with us as we compile this list
Search engines for the general public
MedlinePlus: Consumer health information from the US National Libraries of Medicine
MedlinePlus will...
211Toronto.ca: Health, Seniors, Food, Housing, General community services, and more
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care: Health services in your community
Toronto Central Community Care...
Canadian websites
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada: Travel reports & warnings, Drugs & travel, Well on your way - a Canadian's guide to healthy travel abroad
Health Canada:...
Canadian Websites
Aboriginal Canada Portal: Health and social services
Health Canada: First Nations, Inuit & Aboriginal health, First Nations and Inuit health branch
Métis Nation Health...
What is consumer health information?
How can I prepare for a flu pandemic?
What do I need to know before I travel outside of Canada?
How do I find information on the Internet?
How can I find...
Galactosemia
See METABOLIC DISEASES
GALLBLADDER DISEASES
Gallstones
See GALLBLADDER DISEASES
Gambling
See ADDICTIONS
Gardening
See HORTICULTURAL THERAPY
GARLIC
See Also FOOD...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
G
GENETIC ALLIANCE
1-800-336-GENE (336-4363)
genetics education and resource centre; trained staff who are available to answer your questions...
Dernière mise à jour importante : Avril 2008
A
Acides aminés
Les acides aminés sont des molécules organiques contenant de l’azote. Elles se trouvent à l’état naturel dans les plantes et...
Last updated: April, 2008
A
Aboriginal healing (First Nations healing traditions)
Each culture among the First Nations has a unique healing tradition. Physical and spiritual cleansing are common...
H. PYLORI
See Also GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES
See Also ULCERS
HAART (Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy)
See AIDS – DRUG THERAPY
HAIR
Hair Loss
See HAIR
Hair Removal
See COSMETIC...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
H
HAHNEMANN COLLEGE FOR HOMEOPATHY AND HEILKUNST
1-800-579-HEAL (579-4325)
formerly British Institute of Homeopathy (Canada); offer...
Last major update: February 2009
Colds & flu resources @ TPL
Although both diseases are viral infections, the common cold is a viral infection of your upper respiratory tract. More than 200...
The following reading lists related to health are now available online:
Reading list: Colds & flu (2009)
Air pollution (indoor) (2009)
Air pollution (outdoor) (2009)
Alzheimer's disease (2009)
Anaphylaxis (2009)
Arthritis (2009)
Asthma (2009)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...
Last major update: October 1, 2009
Locating Reliable Health Information on the Internet
A presentation by: Business and Health Sciences Centre, Toronto Public Library
See our upcoming events page...
Recent posts to the Health & Wellness blog
Health Canada Media Room
Behind the Headlines (National Health Service, UK)
This is a service that analyses news stories about health topics that...
Finding information for specific population groups
Children's health information
Teen's health information
Women's health information
Men's health
Seniors health information
First Nations health...
Toronto Public Library Business and Health Sciences Centre publishes a regular blog linking to reliable information on a wide variety of health topics.
This list attempts to make the most useful of...
2009
Healing hepatitis C : a patient and a doctor on the epidemic's frontlLines tell you how to recognize when you are at risk, understand hepatitis C tests, talk to tour doctor.
Lawford...
This brief guide is intended to provide health information. It is a representative, rather than comprehensive, list of organizations and publications on the topic of hepatitis. This guide does not...
Canadian Liver Foundation: Liver health, Liver disease, Treatment and transplantation, Support programs
FamilyDoctor.org: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C
Health Canada: Hepatitis
Hepatitis...
2009
Hepatitis B: a strategy for evaluation and management.
Elgouhari HM, Abu-Rajab Tamimi TI, Carey W.
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. 2009 Jan;76(1):19-35.
Hepatitis B immunization...
2009
The complete idiot's guide to natural remedies.
Fiedler C.
New York: Alpha Books; 2009.
Location and Call No. 615.88 FIE - 13 copies in different branches
2008
The practice of Chinese...
This brief guide is intended to provide health information. It is a representative, rather than comprehensive, list of organizations and publications on the topic of Herbal medicine. This guide...
Alternative Medicine Foundation: HerbMed
CAMline: Natural Health Product, CAM Therapies/Practitioners, Dictionary, Contact
Drug Digest: Herbs & Supplements
Europhyto Institute: The ABC of the...
2008
Is there a role for herbal medicine in the treatment of pancreatic cancer?. Highlights from the "44th ASCO Annual Meeting". Chicago, IL, USA. May 30 - June 3, 2008.
Saif MW.
JOP: Journal of...
Harvard Heart Letter
http://health.harvard.edu/heart
Published monthly by Harvard Health Publications, 10 Shattuck Street, Suite 612, Boston, MA 02115.
Toll-free: 1-877-649-9457.
2008
American Medical Association guide to preventing and treating heart disease: essential information you and your family need to know about having a healthy heart.
Lipsky MS.
Hoboken (NJ): J....
This brief guide is intended to provide health information. It is a representative, rather than comprehensive, list of organizations and publications on the topic of high blood pressure. This guide...
American Heart Association: High blood pressure, Make healthy food choices, Shake your salt habit, Healthy lifestyle, Contact
College of Family Physicians of Canada: High Blood Pressure - Things...
2009
Get excess salt out of our diet.
Flegel K, Magner P.
CMAJ. 2009 Feb 3;180(3):263, 265.
Physical activity in the prevention and management of high blood pressure.
Kokkinos PF, Giannelou A, et...
Last major update: April 16, 2009
Is it a hoax?
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Health Canada: It's Your Health - preparing for an influenza pandemic
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INCONTINENCE, see CANADIAN CONTINENCE FOUNDATION
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION ASSOCIATION
1-800-406-4272
occupational health and safety...
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
See NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES
Idiopathic Myelofibrosis
See HEMATOLOGIC DISEASES
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
See PULMONARY FIBROSIS
Ileitis
See GASTROINTESTINAL...
2008
Fundamentals of air pollution. 4th ed.
Vallero DA.
Boston: Elsevier; 2008.
Location and Call No. Main Ref 2nd Fl 628.53 V12 2008
2006
My office is killing me!: the sick building survival...
This brief guide is intended to provide health information. It is a representative, rather than comprehensive, list of organizations and publications on the topic of indoor air pollution. This...
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC): FAQ on Indoor Air Quality, Indoor Air Quality
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS): Indoor Air Quality
Canadian Lung...
About the symbols we use
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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
The Lung Association
2009
Air pollution and asthma severity in adults.
Rage E, Siroux V, et al.
Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 2009 Mar;66(3):182-8.
In-home particle concentrations and childhood asthma...
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JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF CANADA
1-877-287-3533
research; education; advocacy; fundraising; support groups. Based in Markham, ON
Jaundice (Newborns)
See INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES
Jet Lag
See TRAVEL
Joint Replacement Surgery
See JOINTS
JOINTS
Juvenile Diabetes
See DIABETES — CHILDREN
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
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KENNEDY KRIEGER INSTITUTE (USA)
1-888-554-2080
develops and provides medical, educational, and community interventions for infants, children,...
Kangaroo Care
See PRETERM INFANTS
Kava
See HERBAL MEDICINE
KAWASAKI SYNDROME
Kegel Exercises
See INCONTINENCE
Keyhole Heart Surgery
See HEART DISEASES — THERAPY
KIDNEY CALCULI
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L
LACTAID HOTLINE
1-800-387-5711
provided by Lactaid-McNeil; information on Lactaid as well as lactose intolerance; will provide information...
Lab Tests
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Labeling
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LABOR
See Also PREGNANCY
Lacerations
See WOUNDS AND INJURIES
LACTOSE INTOLERANCE
See Also CELIAC DISEASE
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Profil général des francophones en Ontario: Office des affaires francophones (2005)
2e rapport sur la santé franco ontarienne (janvier 2006)
autoévaluation: en moins bonne santé que les...
Les canulars et les pourriels
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See BREAST DISEASES
MACULAR DEGENERATION
See Also EYE DISORDERS
Mad Cow Disease
See CREUTZFELDT–JACOB SYNDROME
Maggot Therapy
See WOUNDS & INJURIES
MAGNESIUM
See Also...
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M
MAGIC FOUNDATION
1-800-362-4423
helping children and adults whose physical growth is affected by a medical problem
MALIGNANT HYPERTHERMIA...
2008
The complete nutrition guide to menopause : natural strategies to manage symptoms, control weight and stay healthy. Rev. and updated.
Beck L.
Toronto: Penguin Canada; 2008.
Location and Call...
This brief guide is intended to provide health information. It is a representative, rather than comprehensive, list of organizations and publications on the topic of menopause. This guide does not...
Canadian Women's Health Network: Menopause, Contact
eMedicineHealth: Menopause
FamilyDoctor.org: Menopause: What to expect when your body is changing
MayoClinic.com: Menopause
MedicineNet.com:...
2008
Advances in hormone replacement therapy: making the menopause manageable.
Palacios S.
BMC Womens Health. 2008 Nov 27;8:22.
Hormone replacement therapy and risk of venous thromboembolism in...
Canadian websites
Health Canada: Men's health
HealthLinkBC: Men's Health
HealthyOntario.com: Men's health
MedBroadcast: Mens health, diet nutrition & fitness
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Nail Fungal Infections
See NAILS
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Naltrexone (Drug)
See ALCOHOL & ALCOHOLISM
Narcolepsy
See SLEEP DISORDERS
Narcotic Control Act and Regulations
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NATIONAL CERVICAL CANCER COALITION
1-800-685-5531
educating the public and health care professionals about issues related to cervical cancer;...
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CLINICS FOR ONTARIO WORKERS
[except Toronto] 1-888-596-3800
[Toronto only] 416-449-0009
navigational support for workplace...
OBESITY/WEIGHT CONTROL
See Also BODY WEIGHT
See Also EXERCISE
See Also FASTING
See Also NUTRITION
OBESITY/WEIGHT CONTROL – DRUG THERAPY
OBESITY/WEIGHT CONTROL – SURGERY
OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE...
2008
Exercises for osteoporosis : a safe and effective way to build bone density and muscle strength. 3rd ed.
Daniels D.
Long Island City (NY): Hatherleigh; 2008.
Location and Call No. 616.71606...
This brief guide is intended to provide health information. It is a representative, rather than comprehensive, list of organizations and publications on the topic of osteoporosis. This guide does...
Osteoblast
Published quarterly by the Osteoporosis Society of Canada. Free to members and donors.
1090 Don Mills Road, Suite 301, Toronto, Ontario M3C 3R6.
Tel: (416) 696-2663 Fax: (416) 696-2673...
eMedicineHealth: Osteoporosis
FamilyDoctor.org: Osteoporosis in women: keeping your bones healthy and strong, Osteoporosis and Raloxifene
HealthyOntario.com: Osteoporosis
MedBroadcast: Support...
2008
Building bone to reverse osteoporosis and repair fractures.
Khosla S, Westendorf JJ, et al.
Journal of Clinical Investigation 2008 Feb;118(2):421-8.
Change in bone mineral density as a...
England
MS in Focus
Holdings: print; electronic (free)
Contact: publisher
2008
Fundamentals of air pollution. 4th ed.
Vallero DA.
Boston: Elsevier; 2008.
Location and Call No. Main Ref 2nd Fl 628.53 V12 2008
2007
Air pollution burden of illness from traffic in...
This brief guide is intended to provide health information. It is a representative, rather than comprehensive, list of organizations and publications on the topic of outdoor air pollution. This...
Environmental Defence
317 Adelaide Street W., Suite 705
Toronto ON M5V 1P9
Phone: (416) 323-9251 Fax: (416) 323-9301 Email: ac.ecnefedlatnemnorivne|ofni#ac.ecnefedlatnemnorivne|ofni
Canadian...
Canadian Lung Association: Outdoor Air Quality
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Air Pollution and Respiratory Health
CleanAir.ca: Clean Air Handbook
Environment Canada: Clean Air...
2009
Air pollution and asthma severity in adults.
Rage E, Siroux V, et al.
Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 2009 Mar;66(3):182-8.
Air pollution and childhood respiratory allergies in the...
PACEMAKERS/DEFIBRILLATORS
See Also HEART DISEASES – THERAPY
Paget's Disease of the Bone
See OSTEITIS DEFORMANS
PAGET’S DISEASE OF THE BREAST
PAIN (INCLUDES MANAGEMENT OF)
See Also BACK...
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PARENT-TO-PARENT LINK, see EASTER SEALS SOCIETY ONTARIO
PARKINSON SOCIETY CANADA
[Eng]1-800-565-3000
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information, public...
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RED CROSS, see CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES
REENA (Toby & Henry Battle Developmental Centre)
1-877-324-4114
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Rabies
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SAFE KIDS CANADA (sponsored by CIBC Insurance)
1-888-723-3847
National non-profit ORGANIZATION dedicated to preventing injuries to children....
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2009
100 questions and answers about stroke : a Lahey Clinic guide.
Hreib KK.
Sudbury (MA): Jones and Bartlett Publishers; 2009.
Location and Call No. CHIS 616.81 H67
2008
My stroke of insight : a...
This brief guide is intended to provide health information. It is a representative, rather than comprehensive, list of organizations and publications on the topic of Stroke. This guide does not...
American Stroke Association
7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas TX 75231 USA
Toll free: 1-888-4-STROKE Email: gro.traeh|ofni.lanosrep.weiveR#gro.traeh|ofni.lanosrep.weiveR
Canadian Stroke Consortium...
American Heart Association: ABCs of Preventing Heart Disease, Stroke and Heart Attack, What Are Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agents?
American Stroke Association: Learn About Stroke, Life After...
2008
Post-stroke exercise rehabilitation: what we know about retraining the motor system and how it may apply to retraining the heart.
Luft A, Macko R, et al.
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine...
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Tamoxifen
See BREAST CANCER – RISKS & PREVENTION
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Tanning Methods
See ULTRAVIOLET RAYS
TASTE AND SMELL
Tattoos
See COSMETIC TECHNIQUES
Taxol
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TELEHEALTH ONTARIO
1-866-797-0000
THYROID FOUNDATION OF CANADA
1-800-267-8822
help line – information and support; not open Mondays; public...
Last major update: March 21, 2009
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Canadian Paediatric Society: Teen health
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Health Canada: Just for you - youth
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Canadian Institute for Health Information: Health care in Canada
CBC News Indepth: Health care
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2009
Thyroid dysfunction and kidney disease.
Iglesias P, Díez JJ.
European Journal Endocrinology. 2009 Apr;160(4):503-15.
Viruses and thyroiditis: an update.
Desailloud R, Hober D.
Virology...
2008
Williams textbook of endocrinology. 11th ed.
Kronenberg H.
Philadelphia: Saunders/Elsevier; 2008.
Location and Call No. Main Ref 2nd Fl 616.4 W38 2008
2006
Depression & your thyroid:...
This brief guide is intended to provide health information. It is a representative, rather than comprehensive, list of organizations and publications on the topic of Thyroid Diseases. This guide...
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UNITED OSTOMY ASSOCIATION (USA)
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Ulcerative Colitis
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VESTIBULAR DISORDERS ASSOCIATION
1-800-837-8428
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WEGENER’S GRANULOMATOSIS ASSOCIATION (USA)
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Xerostomia
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Yearly Physicals/Checkups
See PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS
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Yeast Infection
See CANDIDIASIS
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Youth
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Zollinger – Ellison Syndrome
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Zone Diet
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See Also FOOD CONTAMINATION/SAFETY
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