Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention
Tracks disease outbreaks and offers health
recommendations for international travelers. |
National Institutes of
Health
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.
Health coverage both broad and deep. Includes links to the 27 research
agencies and institutes that comprise the NIH (for example, cancer,
diabetes, aging, etc). |
NetWellness
Comprehensive consumer health information from
the University of Cincinnati, The Ohio State University, and Case Western
Reserve University. |
MedlinePlus
National Library of Medicine's meta-site for
healthcare consumers. Includes NLM publications and articles as well
as links to Medline indexed materials. Great online drug information
collections. |
Dr. Koop's Community
Good health and wellness information from a
former U.S. Surgeon General. |
KidsHealth
Great source of information for kids and kids'
illnesses. Also contains recipes, information on feelings, growing up
everyday illness and injuries. |
Mayo Clinic
Contains reference databases for diseases and
conditions, drug information, a first-aid and self-care guide, and answers
to specific health queries from physicians and medical researchers. |
National Library of
Medicine
Health information, online exhibitions and
digital projects, history of medicine. |
WebMD
Health and medical resource meta-site with a
section for healthcare consumers and a section for healthcare professionals.
Has a section for medical office staff. |
Merck
Merck manual of diagnosis and therapy. |
Drug Information by
RxList
Searchable Internet drug index. |
Well-Connected
In depth health information. |
Human Anatomy Online
A system by system visual tour of the human
body. It includes views of individual body parts and a description of
their function. |
Eye Care America
Public service foundation of the American
Academy of Ophthalmology. |
Together Rx Access
"Savings for qualified individuals and families
without prescription drug coverage." |
Lab Tests Online
You may search by test name and receive an
explanation of the test and the reason for the test, or search by conditions
and receive a description of symptoms and a list of diagnostic tests. |
Virtual Pediatric Hospital
An up-to-date digital health sciences library. |
Family Doctor
Provides information on medical conditions,
managing health care and understanding health insurance. |
Healthfinder
Describes diseases, conditions and injuries.
Lists organizations, federal and state agencies. Also includes a drug
database on prescription and over-the-counter drugs. |
HIV InSite
Comprehensive up-to-date information on HIV/AIDS
treatment and prevention. |
Medem Network
A physician-patient communications network along
with an online medical library. |
National Cancer
Institute
Updated information on all types of cancer, as
well as clinical trials, and treatments. |
New
York Online Access to Health
Descriptions of diseases and conditions, along
with symptoms and treatments. |
Compare My Meds
You can check the listings for generic
medications at 4 major chain pharmacies who sell many meds for $4 or less
per prescription. |
American Council on
Exercise
From basic to advanced you may create your own
workout. Choose what area you want to work on and you will be given a
variety of possible exercises along with step-by-step instructions and
visual aids. Links to Fit Facts - one page info sheets on health or
fitness topics with how-tos and advice. |
VitaGuide
Reliable, useful evidence-based information on
vitamins and minerals. |
American Psychological
Association
Resource for brochures and articles on
psychological issues as well as information about referrals. |
American Psychological
Association - Family & Relationships
Features articles on family and relationships,
work and school and more. |
Society for Women's
Health Research
It's mission is to improve the health of all
women calling attention to how the differences in females and males affect
the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. |
Ohio Department of
Health/Pandemic Flu
Information on preparations for a possible
pandemic. |
Drugs@FDA
Find details on prescription drugs as well as
therapeutic equivalents and the patient package insert. |
NeedyMeds
Provides information to help people find
programs that will help them with the cost of medicine and other healthcare
expenses. |
Nutrition Facts Labels
Explains how to interpret and use the
information on Nutrition Facts Labels. |
Docfinder
You can check board certifications and licenses
of a physician. Also lists and describes over 130 physician
specialties. |
NutritionData
Provides complete nutritional information for any food or
recipe including fast food. |
National
Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Focuses on improving the lives of people with
communication disorders. |
American Cancer
Society
Up-to-date information on cancer research and
treatments, as well as support programs and screening tests. |
American Heart
Association |
Quackwatch
A nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to educate
consumers and combat questionable health-related practices. It works
closely with the National Council against Health Fraud, and has 21
affiliated sites on topics of special interest. |
World Health
Organization
Up-to-date information on global health issues. |
National Institute of Health - Senior Health
Easily accessible age-related health information. |
The Leapfrog
Group
Provides information on health care quality - compares
and rates hospitals. |
Cleveland Clinic
The Health Information Center allows you to search by
topic. You may choose either the audio or the "handout" version. |
Breast
Cancer DIY
Breast cancer awareness for women with breast cancer -
by women with breast cancer. |
U.S. Department
of Health: Pandemic Flu
Updated information on the avian flu and possible
pandemic. Includes planning and response in case of emergency. |
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