Department of Health and Human Services

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Consumer Health Information

Department of Health and Human Services

This is the best source for information on MEDICARE and MEDICAID.

Medicare Information
Medicaid Information

DHHS -- National Cancer Institute

A wide range of accurate, credible cancer information covering state-of-the-art care to cancer facts sheets and other publications.

Information on Cancer

DHHS -- Administration on Aging

Information for older persons, their families, and people interested in the subject of aging.

Aging Information

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Free, easily searchable and browsable database of AIDS-related U.S. and foreign patent information in three forms; bibliographic data plus abstracts, full text, and full-page images.

AIDS-related Patent Database

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Provides information about meat and poultry inspection, tips for safe handling of food, food safety publications and newsletters, and who to call if you have a problem with food products. Call the toll-free Meat and Poultry Hotline and speak with experts in the field of food safety.

Publications and Newsletters about Food Safety
Who to call about a Problem with Food Products
Meat and Poultry Hotline
Recalls of Meat and Poultry Products

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Provides information about community-based and national efforts to encourage gleaning and food recovery and to support private efforts to rescue food that otherwise might be wasted.

Food Recovery/Gleaning Information

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Provides information about good nutrition and improving the eating habits of the nation's children.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Food Guide Pyramid Information
Information about improving the nutrition of children.

DHHS -- National Cancer Institute

Visit the Kid's Home Page at the National Cancer Institute. Young cancer patients can read stories and poetry, submit pictures, and learn how other kids and their parents are coping with cancer.

Kid's Home at NCI

DHHS -- Food and Drug Administration

Health related articles on "Teen Scene" topics, ranging from nutrition and sun safety to eating disorders and preventing sexually transmitted diseases, are available.

Teen Scene Health Topics

DHHS -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Before you travel, check here for the latest disease outbreaks and vaccine recommendations by region, cruise ship sanitation inspection reports, and other tips for international travelers.

CDC Travel Information