Consumer Health Information

Find basic information about cancer and its causes to in-depth information on specific cancer types – including risk factors, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Find resources on nutrition & recipes; weight loss; fitness & physical activity; and caring for your mental health.

Learn the facts about heart conditions and stroke so you can increase your confidence in making changes to improve and maintain your health.

Learn how to keep your lungs healthy and get the facts about lung disease symptoms, causes and treatments, as well as advice for managing different lung diseases.

Learn about common mental disorders, including symptoms, risk factors and treatment options. Find answers to your questions written by leading psychiatrists, stories from people living with mental illness and links to additional resources.

Find out about the most effective way to reduce stroke mortality. From healthy living tips to co-morbidity management, it all factors into stroke prevention.

Find articles on managing arthritis pain, and ideas for developing good nutrition habits, physical activity, and emotional well-being.

Link to resources that explain and offer support and guidance about mental health issues.

Find free, credible, and comprehensive information about cancer prevention and screening, diagnosis and treatment, research across the cancer spectrum, clinical trials, and news and links to other NCI websites.

Learn the facts about the most commonly used drugs. Each drug page includes a brief overview of the effects of the drug on the brain and body, statistics and trends, and relevant publications and articles written by NIDA researchers and scientists.

Find information, services, and resources for veterans with Multiple Sclerosis.

SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities. SAMHSA is part of the Department of Health and Human Services.