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General Medical Information
Finding Online Health Information
This resource from DigitalLearn.org offers short and simple video lessons to help you understand how to access reliable sources for health information, and how to avoid potentially harmful information.
MedlinePlus
From the National Library of Medicine:
- Reliable, up-to-date information on a wide-range of health topics written in plain language
- Health Topics is a good starting point for most health information inquiries, including those topics listed below with additional resources
- Easy-to-read materials, health information in multiple languages
- Directories for doctors and other healthcare providers
- Health information in multiple languages by language and by topic
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Health Information
- Health information phone numbers
- “Clear Health” section providing basic health information by topic
- How to talk to your doctor and prepare for a health appointment
Family Doctor
- Clear, easy to read information provided by the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Topics covered include diseases and conditions, wellness and prevention, family health, and health care management.
Drug Information Portal
From the NIH:
- Information on approximately 80,000 prescription and over-the-counter medications
- Search by drug name or category
Find Information on these Topics:
Cancer
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Mental Health
Nutrition
Nutritional & Dietary Supplements
Resources for Teens
Resources for Veterans
Vaccination Information
Researching Health Topics
Evaluating Health Information
Search for Research Articles
eBooks and eAudiobooks
eBook Collection
Enrich your understanding of health topics with this collection of e-books and e-audiobooks on movement, fitness, health literacy and more. These resources were funded through a grant from the Network of the National Library of Medicine.