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Websites have a wealth of information on the disease you have chosen as your topic. While the sites listed below have information on multiple diseases, you should also consider support organizations for specific diseases (for example: Parkinson's Foundation - parkinson.org or American Parkinson Disease Association - apdaparkinson.org).

The following websites have useful information for different diseases. Use the search box or search alphabetically for your topic.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Health Topics
CDC increases the health security of the nation. As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats. To accomplish our mission, CDC conducts critical science and provides health information that protects the nation against expensive and dangerous health threats, and responds when these arise.
Mayo Clinic | Diseases and Conditions
This nonprofit organization is committed to clinical practice, education and research, providing expert, whole-person care to everyone who needs healing.
MedicineNet
As part of the WebMD network, this site provides comprehensive, easy-to-read, in-depth, authoritative medical information for consumers via its robust, user-friendly, interactive website.
National Institutes of Health
Comprised of 27 institutes and centers, the NIH is the primary agency of the US government responsible for conducting and supporting medical research. Use the search bar at the top to get information on your disease.
WebMD
WebMD offers credible and in-depth medical news, features, reference material, and online community programs. The content staff blends award-winning expertise in medicine, journalism, health communication and content creation to bring you the best health information possible.
Willis-Knighton Health System | Disease & Condition Information
Willis-Knighton is a leader in the field of healthcare locally, regionally and nationally. It is a not-for-profit, locally-operated healthcare organization dedicated to caring for the people in their community and investing in their health and wellness.

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