Credo Topic Pages
Brings together various resources available through the library's subscription databases. Designed by Credo Reference, topic pages provide excellent background material including definitions, encyclopedia entries, scholarly articles and relevant e-books.
Required Websites
- AIDS.org: fact sheetFacts about HIV/AIDS provided by AIDS.org
- American Heart AssociationOfficial site of the AHA, the premier American Association of cardiologists and health professionals.
- American Diabetes AssociationA website that provides information with information and resources on managing diabetes,
- Eat RightOfficial website of the American Dietetic Association with nutrition information geared toward the general public
- Health Central: Heart DiseaseInformation about Heart Disease provided by Health Central
- Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDSThe Untied Nation program devoted to addressing HIV/AIDS around the world.
- Natioanal Center for Case Study Teaching in ScienceOrganization focused on applying the "case study" model - widely used in other disciplines - to science
- The Centers for Disease Control and PreventionFederal agency responsible for public health and safety. Operates under the auspices of The Department of Health and Human Services.
Additional Sites
- Learn GeneticsEducational materials on genetics, bioscience and health topics. Designed by the University of Utah to be used by students, teachers and members of the public.
- The Endocrine SystemInformation on health, science and policy related to the endocrine system for patients and professionals. Available in Spanish, as well. Topics include but are not limited to: Diabetes, thyroid and metabolic disorders, osteoporosis, hypertension
cholesterol (lipid) disorders, growth disorders and infertility. - Foundation for Biotechnology Awareness and EducationA foundation whose mission is to create awareness about modern biotechnology and educate the public and various about the perceived or potential risks and benefits of this emerging technology.
