Diseases

The Alzheimer's Association is the world's largest volunteer health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.

The American Cancer Society aims to help people get and stay well, find cures, and fight back against cancer.

The American Diabetes Association, founded in 1940, is a nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. The mission is to cure and prevent diabetes and to enhance the lives of those who have it. On the website, which is in English and Spanish, are links to information about the disease, diet and exercise, and much more.

The American Heart Association was formed in 1915 by a group of physicians and social workers. It is a non-profit organization that seeks to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases. The AHA website provides information about heart disease, children's health, lifestyle, how to donate, a heart and stroke encyclopedia, and much more.

The NHLBI, a branch of the National Institutes of Health, provides information for patients and the public, health professionals, and researchers. Also information on funding and grants, NHLBI research programs, clinical trials, networks and outreach, and news and events. There are educational tutorials, recipes for healthy eating, health assessment tools, and much more.

Helpful information about Parkinson's Disease from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.