The Internet can be a valuable resource for news and information on health and medicine, but it can also provide misinformation. Our medical experts have approved this list of websites based on a careful evaluation of the information the sites provide and the organizations providing it. Click on the links below to connect.

American Heart Association
Founded in 1924, the Texas-based AHA boasts 29,000 members with 56 state chapters and 15 local chapters. Comprised of physicians, scientists, and the public, the AHA supports research, education, and community service programs. The organization also sponsors the American Heart Walk and programs to encourage the public to exercise more and lower cholesterol and blood pressure. The American Heart Association website boasts extensive content on all aspects of heart health.
American Heart Association

American Academy of Family Physicians
The American Academy of Family Physicians is one of the largest medical organizations, boasting a membership of more than 93,000 physicians. The organization is dedicated to promoting effective health care. Its website contains content for medical professionals, such as upcoming events and clinical information. A patient can find extensive discussions about different medical conditions, as well as articles from the organization's publications.
American Academy of Family Physicians

Aim for a Healthy Weight
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's website, Aim for a Healthy Weight, is the interactive portion of the Obesity Education Initiative. The site provides educational information on losing weight to prevent illness and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Aim for a Healthy Weight features a Body Mass Index calculator and a menu planner to guide food choices based on one day's calorie allowance.
Aim for a Healthy Weight

The Cardiomyopathy Association
The Cardiomyopathy Association website is designed to provide information on the main forms of the heart muscle disease known as cardiomyopathy.
The Cardiomyopathy Association

Society of Nuclear Medicine
The Society of Nuclear Medicine is an international scientific and professional organization founded in 1954 to promote the science, technology, and practical application of nuclear medicine.
Society of Nuclear Medicine

Society of Interventional Radiology
Founded in 1973, the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) is a professional society for physicians who specialize in interventional or minimally invasive procedures.
Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR)