Online interactive forums and forum communities which focus on health are the focus of this category. Health categories include, but are not limited to, preventative, geriatric, and pediatric medicine as well as nutrition and vitamins.
Regular Websites
Diet weight loss community gathers here to discuss weight loss goals and mini goals, obstacles to losing weight, weight loss surgery, and support groups. - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/
This community of people with Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is made up of people who have problems with attention deficit in one way or another. - ADD Forums
http://www.addforums.com/forums/
Interactive discussion board focuses on Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder from people who have dealt with it in one way or another. - ADDers Forum
http://www.adders.org/forum.htm
Dispenses information and hosts conversations about the recovery process, addictions, and mental health details. - Addicted Forum
http://www.addicted.com/forums/
Delves into discussions of various models of addictions, recovery experiences, and information by heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana addicts. - Addiction Search Forums
http://www.addictionsearch.com/forums/
Comprehensive bulletin board offers addiction survivors of all ilks the support of their peers. Boards include topics including buprenorphine treatment for opioid addiction, alcohol dependence, stimulant addiction, and benzodiazepine addiction, among others. - Addiction Survivors
http://www.addictionsurvivors.org/vbulletin/
Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
Virtual community of recovering addicts as well as those who wish to recover, discuss the process, their experience, strength, and hope with one another. - Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Addiction-Substance-Abuse/show/77
Presents discussions about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder for and by those who have it. Subjects of the discussions include parenting a child with ADHD,. details about medications which are used to treat it, and whether or not to medicate. - ADHD Message Boards
http://www.adhdnews.com/forum/default.asp
Advanced Bariatric Surgery Center
The focus of this forum appears to be various diets for post-operative bariatric patients, though there are also sections for general chat and maintenance. - Advanced Bariatric Surgery Center
http://www.advancedbariatricsurgery.com/forum/
Message boards for people who have AIDS as well as those who are concerned about the disease, including caregivers and family. Discussions include those about concerns about being infected, living with HIV, and AIDS activism as well as details about treatments. This board is in both English and Spanish. - AIDSMeds Forums
http://www.hivforum.com/
Offering a safe place for people with bipolar disorder can discuss what's going on in their lives, ways they cope, and medical news. - Alices Bipolar Chat
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/alicesbipolarchat/
This virtual community is made up of people who are on the autism spectrum in order that they can talk about their lies and issues. Aside from the forum, there is also a weekly moderated chat. - Aspie Hangout
http://forums.delphiforums.com/aspies/
consists of encouraging personal stories, before and after pictures, and recipes for low-carbohydrate food. - Atkins Diet Bulletin Board
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/forum.php
Peopled by fellow Atkins dieters, this online message board offers dieting, recipes, and success stories as well as a diet journal and conversational encouragement. - Atkins Diet Message Board
http://www.the-atkins-diet.info/forum/
Created for people who are on Atkins or other low-carbohydrate diets, this forum puts forth information about such plans, challenges, personal stories, and low-carb recipes. - Atkins Support Group
http://www.atkinssupportgroup.com/forums/
Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults
Designed to help adults who have ADD and ADHD to cope with life, focus on what they need to focus on, and how to cope with the disorder. - Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults
http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/main.asp?webtag=GetFocus
Australian Bipolar Schizoaffective Support Network
This community message board is for those who suffer from Bipolar Schizoaffective disorder and supplies sections about bipolar, schizoaffective disorder, anxiety, and self-injury as well as coping strategies used by members. - Australian Bipolar Schizoaffective Support Network
http://www.abssn.org/forums/
This support board for people who are and who care for those with disorders in the autism spectrum, including autism, Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder NOS (or atypical autism), and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. - Autism Talk
http://www.autismtalk.net/phpBB3/
AVM Survivors Network Discussion
Set up to help brain arteriovenous malformation patients and their families get through the problems they have in common, this discussion board features conversations about the road to recovery, the sense of isolation, and simple words of encouragement for those who have walked in those shoes. - AVM Survivors Network Discussion
http://www.avmsurvivors.org/forum
Depression support forum offers conversations about depression, bipolar, and anxiety as well as self-harm, relationships, and addictions. - Beating the Beast
http://www.beatingthebeast.com/forum/
Contains a plethora of separate message boards on topics such neuropsychology, psychotherapy, Gestalt therapy, and EMDR as well as meditation as used in psychotherapy. - Behavior Online
http://www.behavior.net/
Online messages here include those about antipsychotics, talking therapies, support networks, and side effects of various medications. - Bipolar 4 All
http://www.bipolar4all.co.uk/forum/
With topics including symptoms, medications, and the stigma of being mentally ill, this message board is maintained by a community of those with bipolar disorder. - Bipolar Support
http://www.bipolarsupport.org/
Designed to be a sounding board for people with bipolar disorder, this discussion board talks about medications, friends, family, and living with bipolar disorder. - BP Babble
http://www.bpbabble.com/
Breast Cancer Network of Strength
Offers tips for coping with breast cancer, supporting a loved one, and advanced breast cancer as well as listing new clinical trials and research. - Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://forums.networkofstrength.org/
This very active forum is one of the largest and oldest on the internet. The threads include success stories, resources, news about the disease and cures, and there is a nightly chat. - Breast Cancer Support
http://www.bcsupport.org/
BreastCancer.org Discussion Boards
Topics of discussion include Herceptin, mastectomies, and lymphedma as well as chemo therapy and other things of concern to breast cancer patients. - BreastCancer.org Discussion Boards
http://community.breastcancer.org/
Cancer Compass: Breast Cancer Discussions
Online interactive forum focuses on breast cancer and contains topics including medications, different types of breast cancer, and hair prosthesis and wigs. - Cancer Compass: Breast Cancer Discussions
http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/cancers/breast-cancer/1,0,119,1.htm
Provides conversations about breast cancer in general as well as details about drugs, hormone therapy, and upcoming symposia. - Cancer Focus Forum
http://cancerfocus.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=3
Conversations on this site include topics for parents of children with diabetes, both Type 1 and Type 2. Also has discussions by adults and teens as well as college students who have diabetes. - Children with Diabetes
http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/
Virtual community of those who have been diagnosed or those who love people who are diagnosed with lupus discusses living with lupus and individual stories about how they ended up being diagnosed and eventually ended up in this community. - Coffeerooms: Lupus
http://www.coffeerooms.com/bb/forumdisplay.php?f=15
Conversations at this internet message board are about living with epilepsy as well as medical news about the condition. - Coping with Epilepsy
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/
Open to all who are affected by Bipolar Spectrum Disorder, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse,and personality disorders as well as self-injury, this is a busy message board. - Crazy Boards
http://www.crazyboards.org/forums/
Exhibits dialogue regarding medical information including support forums for patients, medical blogs and more. There are also articles on maintaining a good diet, medical books and more. - CureZone.com
http://www.curezone.com
Forum which revolves around cystic fibrosis offers topics including adults and partners with CF, pregnancy, teens and young people, and transplants as well as prayer requests. - Cystic Fibrosis
http://www.cysticfibrosis.com/forums/
Displays conversations between those concerned with cystic fibrosis with sections devoted to teenagers, parents and care givers, and other support topics. - Cystic Fibrosis Trust Forum
http://www.cftrust.org.uk/forum/
Provides a site for discussion and support about cystic fibrosis with topics separated out including genetics, gastroenterology, nutrition, transplants, and clinical studies. - Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide
http://www.cfww.org/cfforum/viewforum.php?f=1
Daily Strength: Cystic Fibrosis Forum
Online community of people with cystic fibrosis discuss living and thriving with the condition. - Daily Strength: Cystic Fibrosis Forum
http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Cystic-Fibrosis/forum
Created for the deaf and hard of hearing, this virtual community offers support, advice, and an online fellowship with discussions about education and sports for the deaf as well as the issue of disability discrimination issues. - Deaf 4 Life
http://www.deaf4life.co.uk/
Proffers announcements important to the community, meetups and other events specifically for the hearing impaired, disability discrimination, and technologies for the deaf. - Deaf Forum
http://www.deafforum.co.uk/
This community, built in order to serve people with diabetes by providing the experience, strength, and hope of others in the same condition, offers posts about diabetes symptoms, treatment, and diet and nutrition. - Diabetes Forum
http://www.diabetesforum.com/forum.php
Shares life experiences of people who live with diabetes and includes a section dedicated to shopping deals and freebies as well as news and events which affect diabetics. - Diabetic Community
http://diabeticnetwork.com/community/
Founded to offer support and a place to share diabetes tips and experiences with others in the same position, this forum offers subjects including newly diagnosed patients, prediabetes, and a section for seniors. - dLife: Diabetes Support Forum
http://www.dlife.com/diabetes-forum/
Drug Addiction Rapid Detox Forums
Provides a place on the internet to discuss rapid detoxification treatment for alcoholics as well as addicts, including heroin and methadone addicts. - Drug Addiction Rapid Detox Forums
http://www.drugaddictionrapiddetox.com/forums/
Displays a community where people can exchange medical questions and health information. This website allows users to interact with each other and to discuss a variety of medical and health issues. - eHealth Forum
http://www.ehealthforum.com
Empty Nest Infertility Support Group
This forum was founded in order for men, women, and couples with infertility issues could have a place to hang out and discuss their journeys. - Empty Nest Infertility Support Group
http://www.freewebs.com/emptynestsupportgrp/
Discussion board features subjects like wilderness EMS and sections for various levels of EMT work. - EMT Life
http://www.emtlife.com/
Created for people who are finding it difficult to conceive a child, this forum provides information from those who have been in that position. The topics include adhesions, scarring, and blocked fallopian tubes, cancer and its effect on fertility, and employers who provide insurance which pays for fertility treatments. - Fertile Thoughts Forum
http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/infertility/
Kept up by other fibromyalgia sufferers, this message board addresses FMS as well as other ancillary topics including anti-inflammatory medication, cortisone, and Lyrica. - Fibromyalgia Forums
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/fibromyalgia/
Publishes discussions about FMS. Some of the topics of discussion are support groups, diet, exercises, and medical treatments. - Fibromyalgia Symptoms
http://www.fibromyalgia-symptoms.org/forums/
Discussion between people with foot problems and with health professionals. - Foot Health Forum
http://www.foot-health-forum.com
Presents general Reiki chat, free attunements and manuals, and a question and answer forum. - Free Reiki International
http://freereiki.proboards.com/
Breast cancer support forum is populated by survivors of breast cancer who strive to help others in the same situation. - Friends In Need
http://www.friendsinneed.com/
Online forums featuring information about laser hair removal and a doctor locator. - Hair Removal Forum
http://www.hairremovalforum.com/
This online community is made up of those who have, or those who love people who have, hepatitis. Here they share questions and answers with one another, their problems and solutions, and medical information. - Healing Well: Hepatitis
http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=25
Health Boards is a specialized set of discussion forums where people can come together to discuss health issues. The website has a variety of specialized message boards covering subjects as autism, birth control, bowel disorders, blood disorders, men's health and obesity. You can also research diseases and conditions here. - Health Boards
http://www.healthboards.com
Consists of contributions by people about smoking cessation, back pain, acid reflux, and Alzheimer's Disease, just to name a few. - Health Talk
http://health-talk.com
Set up to help stroke survivors and their families get through the problems they have in common, this discussion board features conversations about the road to recovery, the sense of isolation, and simple words of encouragement for those who have walked in those shoes. - HealthBosrds: Stroke
http://www.healthboards.com/boards/forumdisplay.php?f=119
This Delphi forum is dedicated to military veterans who have hepatitis C and conversations include announcements of gatherings of the group, individual stories of those who belong to the community, and information about the disease. - Hepatitus C Vets
http://forums.delphiforums.com/hepcvets/messages/
Heroin Addiction Support Forums
Displays the personal stories and introductions of addicts in recovery, discussions of treatments and medications as well as general support conversations. - Heroin Addiction Support Forums
http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/heroin-addiction-discussions
Subjects in this forum incude breast cancer diagnosis, screening, treatment, and medical imaging. - Imaginis: Breast Cancer
http://forums.imaginis.com/
Johns Hopkins Breast Center: Ask an Expert
Free questions and answers about breast health and breast cancer include subjects including breast cancer and family history, facts and myths about the disease, complex cysts, and lymphedema as well as metastatic breast cancer. - Johns Hopkins Breast Center: Ask an Expert
http://www.hopkinsbreastcenter.org/services/ask_expert/
Virtual community of mothers-to-be affords discussions about trying to conceive, charting fertility, blended families, pregnancy, and labor and childbirth questions. - Just Mommies
http://www.justmommies.com/forums/
Safe haven circle of friends who have had weight loss surgery discuss the surgery as well as life afterwards. - Living After WLS Neighborhood
http://www.livingafterwls.com/forum/
Consists of discussions which are meant to help people deal with breast cancer. Topics include healthy cooking and eating, mammograms, and information for the newly-diagnosed. - Living Beyond Breast Cancer
http://www.lbbc.org/Learning-From-Others/Message-Boards
The official Lupus Foundation online message boards contain numerous resources, including a place for those newly diagnosed to talk, a list of symptoms, treatments, and how to cope with the condition. Also has a section about disability, insurance, and Social Security issues. - Lupus Foundation Forums
http://ft003159.fusetalkcommunity.com/
Hosted and maintained by members of LUpus Patients Understanding and Support, this online message board contains both public and private boards and addresses living with lupus, medical news dating back to 2003 with each year separate, and lupus awareness. - LuPUS Message Board
http://www.lupus-support.org/LuPUSMB/
Provides conversations about members' personal stories, general information about living with the condition, dealing with the emotions, and other practical information. Also has a section dedicated to medical information. - MDJunction
http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lupus-discussions
Parents who are diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome discuss life with the condition, pregnancies, and therapies available. - ME/CFS Message Boards
http://www.mecfsparents.org.uk/cgi-bin/Yabb2.3.1/YaBB.pl
Contains a list of links to health boards hosted by MedHelp, listed alphabetically according to condition or disease. - MedHelp Support Communities
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/list
Affords discourse about bariatric surgery, including choosing a surgeon, possible complications, emotional issues, and choosing a type of surgery based on individual circumstances. - MedHelp: Bariatric Surgery
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Bariatric-Surgery/show/698
This network of lupus survivors, sufferers, and medical professionals offers help and understanding about the disease and supplies their experience and wisdom as well as strength about living with lupus. - MedHelp: Lupus Community
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Lupus/show/149
Discussion among people interested in commonly prescribed drugs. Includes drug information, side effects posts, medical conditions entries, recently asked questions and videos. - Medications.com
http://www.medications.com
This section of the UK's breast cancer forum is dedicated to men who have breast cancer. It is a support forum for those who have been most neglected by professionals and the public. - Men with Breast Cancer
http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/forum/men-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer-f38.html
Dedicated to men with this mostly-female disorder, this virtual community contains discussions about optimism and its relation to health, coping tips and tricks, and symptoms that pop up. - Men with Fibro
http://menwithfibro.com/community/
Fielding questions about pregnancy including complications of pregnancy, labor, and childbirth education experience. - My Birth Care
http://www.mybirthcare.com/forum/
Provides opportunities to connect with other people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, ask questions, give or get advice, share concerns, or just chat. Also keeps an ongoing thread about clinical trials, doctors, or clinics and one with recommended books or products. - My RA Central
http://forums.healthcentral.com/discussion/rheumatoid-arthritis/forums
National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.
Discussions here focus on survivors who tell their stories about breast cancer, early detection, treatment, and research and latest news. - National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.
http://community.nationalbreastcancer.org/Forums/
Members of this virtual community share their ideas about natural medicine, including nutrition, diet and exercise. and health insurance as it relates to such things. - Natural Medicine Talk
http://www.natmedtalk.com/
Features discussions about Reiki and energy healing as well as aromatherapy and feng shui. - Naturally There 4 You
http://www.naturallythere4you.com/forum/
No Surrender Breast Cancer Survivor Forum
Offers evidence reviews, breaking breast cancer news, financial discussions, and surgery and breast reconstruction discussions as well as survivors' stories. - No Surrender Breast Cancer Survivor Forum
http://www.nosurrenderbreastcancersurvivorforum.org/
Informs readers about both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes as well as gestational diabetes and treatments including insulin, prescription medications, and exercise and lifestyle changes by allowing other members to post about those things. - Online Diabetes Symptoms
http://www.diabetessymptomsonline.com/forums/
Features conversations about detoxing from pain medication, methadone detox, and long-term recovery from heroin addiction. - Opiate Detox Recovery
http://www.heroin-detox.com/forum.php
People come here to read and write messages which are about being an emergency medical technician. Threads include topics including the difference between a paramedic and an EMT, gadgets available to those in the industry, and information about continuing education. - Paramedic Forums
http://community.ems1.com/forum/
Forum for discussion by podiatrists and other foot health professionals about all aspects of podiatry. - Podiatry Arena
http://www.podiatry-arena.com/
Interactive messaging for those who want information about or support for mental illnesses provides discussions on such topics as living with mental illness, anxiety disorders, developmental disorders such as Tourette's Syndrome and autism. Also contains an anti-psychiatry section. - Psych Forums
http://www.psychforums.com/forum.html
The administrators of this online forum strive to provide a supportive place where other people understand what patients are going through as they live with the condition of rheumatoid arthritis. Consists of news about the condition, videos, and mobility aids as well as fitness tips. - RA Chicks
http://rachicks.com/forum.php
Weight loss surgery forums dispenses news about weight loss as well as member stories, and things which relate to bariatric procedures including bypass and lap band. - Renewed Reflections
http://www.renewedreflections.com/forums/
Internet interactive forums offer information about RA and RA sufferers who post there. Sections include discussions about various procedures and tests, herbal as well as traditional medications and remedies, and living with the condition. - Rheumatoid Arthritis Forum
http://www.rheumatoidarthritistalk.com/
Share Reiki International Forum
Community members offer advice about Reiki including free long-distance healing and attunement information as well as specific and general questions about the method. - Share Reiki International Forum
http://www.sharereiki.org/sriforum/
Message board with members who are invested in sobriety, either their own, a loved one, or those under their care. - Sober N' Clean
http://www.sobernclean.com/
Interactive discussions include threads about recovery in general, gratitude, alcoholism, substance abuse, methadone, and 12-step programs. Also has sections for and about friends and family of those in recovery. - Sober Recovery Community
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/
Network of recovering addicts and alcoholics as well as codependents share their experience, strength, and hope on these boards which feature discussions of 12-sept programs as they affect those dysfunctions. Also delves into alternative to the Twelve Steps. - Sober Village
http://www.thesobervillage.com/forums/
Alcoholism forums and drug addiction assistance provides, among other things, online 12-step meetings, personal stories, and discussions about recovery and what it is. - Sobriety.org
http://www.sobriety.org/forum.php
Addresses, via discussion, social anxiety in general, depression, and a section entitled "Over the Hill," for people over the age of 30. - Social Anxiety Forums
http://www.socialanxietyforums.com/
This website provides discussion boards centered on health issues. This website provides news and other health-related articles and announcements. The website also provides a place for discussion where people can share their experiences, ask an expert, create health journals and posts health topics. - SteadyHealth.com
http://www.steadyhealth.com
A forum for people who are suffering from suicidal feelings, survived a suicide attempt, or are in crisis. This forum nurtures helpful discussion in a safe environment. - Suicide Forum
http://www.suicideforum.com/
Concerned people enter into discussions here about AIH and share their experiences and knowledge about the disease, announce get-togethers, and recommend books and other readings. - Support Autoimmune Hepatitis
http://supportaih.websitetoolbox.com/
The official Komen forums address living with breast cancer, chemotherapy, radiation, hormone treatment, and holistic medicine as well as dealing the insurance. - Susan G. Komen for the Cure
http://apps.komen.org/forums/
Details under discussion include the role genetics play in breast cancer, surgery, hormone therapy, radiation and chemotherapies. - The Breast Cancer Forums
http://www.medhelp.org/perl6/BreastCancer/