Compendia is the plural of compendium, which refers to a collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject, particularly in a book or other publication.
This portion of our guide should focus on compendia relating to topics of health and well-being, which includes medical care, conditions, and diseases.
Some of the categories within the Health & Well-Being section include subcategories for Periodicals. In that case, these would be a more specific category for periodicals, such as magazines and journals, focused on that particular topic. Otherwise, these periodicals may be listed here, along with those covering two or more subjects within the larger Health & Well-Being area.
This is not a catch-all category, however. Only those sites that fit the definition of compendia on the topic of health, medical, and well-being should be included in this area.
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Published by Alive Publishing Group, the magazine is published monthly, with subscriptions to its print edition available online and deliverable to Canadian addresses. Interested individuals may also subscribe to its free newsletter. Specializing in natural health information, its editorial process is defined, along with advertising opportunities, mailing address, telephone number, and an online contact form. Terms, conditions, contests, and select magazine content are published on the site.
https://www.alive.com/
The BeMedWise Program at NeedyMeds facilitates improved patient-professional communication about medicines. However, BeMedWise does not supervise or endorse the activities of any group or individual making use of the site. Community guidelines, editorial policies, and contacts are posted. Various companies and professionals sponsor informational articles available for downloading in PDF format. Tips for communicating with healthcare providers are included.
https://www.bemedwise.org/
Consumer Health Digest is a commercial digital content website providing open access to accurate and easily understandable health information, including reviews from real customers, facts about health and skincare brands and their products, and informational articles from experts, contributors, and staff. Its editorial process, review guidelines, and disclosures are posted. Its content is sorted by health topics, brands, supplements, and reviews. A newsletter is included.
https://www.consumerhealthdigest.com/
Established as a doctor-programmer collaboration in 2002, Diagnose-Me has grown to be able to handle tens of thousands of cases each year, claiming a 99.93% satisfaction rate. Based in Hawaii, the site employs U.S. doctors, with others working remotely across the globe. Its analysis is designed to identify all of a client's symptoms, build a shortlist of disease conditions, perform a differential diagnosis, and consider all possibilities. Available are computer-only, standard, and full reports.
https://www.diagnose-me.com/
Based in Panama, Latin America, the Digital Health Compendium is a comprehensive guide to health and well-being. Its content is sorted into categories and subcategories, the larger being Health, Super Foods, Products, Insurance, and Tools. For example, within the Health topic are subcategories for Women's Health, Men's Health, Exercise and fitness, Mental Health, Preventative Care, and Flu Symptoms, with subcategories beneath Women's Health and Men's Health.
https://fpdigitalsolution.org/
Dr. Gabe Mirkin is a sports medicine doctor, fitness guru, author, and long-time radio host. A practicing physician for more than fifty years and a radio talk show host for twenty-five years, he is board-certified in sports medicine, allergy and immunology, pediatrics, and pediatric immunology. He has written sixteen books and authored the chapter on sports injuries for the Merck Manual. He writes a free weekly informational email newsletter, which may be subscribed to online.
https://www.drmirkin.com/
Online since 2004, Gold Bamboo has integrated Eastern and Western health and wellness information, posting alternative and conventional medical information side-by-side in its East-West viewer. Offering a wide range of topics, its content is sorted alphabetically into categories for Conditions, Treatments, and Medications. General information on Eastern and Western medicine is included, and common treatments are highlighted. Health data for travelers is included.
https://www.goldbamboo.com/
Featuring health and wellness information, whenever possible, its sources are affiliated with a medical school, research institution, hospital, advocacy organization, or government agency, and they rely on current peer-reviewed research. Articles and stories are updated regularly, particularly when there is a relevant change in the standard of care, new guidelines, drug approvals, recalls, or reader feedback. Sections include Conditions, Living Well, Resources, and Explore.
https://www.healthcentral.com/
The health portal is designed to complement the information and resources provided by medical professionals to prepare readers to make informed health decisions, whether traditional, holistic, herbal, or pharmaceutical. Articles on various topics related to living healthy are presented, and detailed information on diseases is available in alphabetical format, including side effects. Several videos are also available. Writing and advertising opportunities are included.
https://healthchronicle.org/
Promising up-to-date, medically-backed content presented in a manner that is easily digestible, straightforward, and honest while also objective and empathetic. Articles on health conditions are sorted alphabetically, while the latest and trending articles are posted on the index page of the site. Popular health categories are also featured on the index page. Advertising opportunities are posted. Surgery, health procedures, and other topics are included.
https://www.thehealthfeed.com/
The website educates readers on a large range of health topics. It guides readers through up-to-date, science-led, fact-based medical information, as well as coverage of health policy issues and independent journalism. Its editorial team covers the latest news on health, health policy, and medical science, interviewing experts. At the same time, its network of contributors includes professional health writers, medical doctors, nurses, and other experts from various medical fields.
https://healthnews.com/
Published by Healthline Media, the site publishes articles on various health and medical topics, including various health conditions and products, categorized alphabetically by type, as well as podcasts and informational articles on medical myths, nutrition, and other topics. Drug listings, health hubs, doctor listings, BMI calculators, and a blood pressure chart are posted. The site's editorial process, content integrity, and a subscription to its newsletter are available.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/
A service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the largest medical library in the world, and part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the goal of MedlinePlus is to deliver high-quality, relevant health and wellness information that is trusted, easy to understand, and free of advertising. Its content is sorted into Health Topics, Drugs and Supplements, Genetics, Medical Tests, and a Medical Encyclopedia. A description, policies, and information for developers are set forth.
https://medlineplus.gov/
Available in American and UK English, German, Spanish, French, and Portuguese, and intended for physicians and healthcare professionals, the website offers medical news and expert perspectives, point-of-care drug and disease information, and relevant professional education and CME. Breaking news is provided, along with a knowledge base of information on drugs and diseases, as well as medical education videos, patient simulations, animations, games, text, and podcasts.
https://emedicine.medscape.com/
The Merck Manuals are medical references published by Merck & Company, a US pharmaceutical company. Known as MSD outside of the US and Canada, the manuals cover a wide range of topics, including disorders, tests, diagnoses, and drugs. The Merck Manual is available in Consumer and Professional versions, which are regularly updated. Originally published in book form, the manuals have been converted to digital formats and may be accessed through its website or mobile application.
https://www.merckmanuals.com/
Initially published by Merck & Company, the Merck Veterinary Manual contains concise, thorough information on diagnosing and treating diseases in a wide array of species. Available as a book, the full text can be accessed for free through its website or downloaded in its entirety as a mobile application. Also included are interactive features, including quizzes, case studies, and clinical calculators. Content may be found via alphabetized listings or through its search features.
https://www.merckvetmanual.com/
Based in Cranbury, New Jersey, MJH Life Sciences is a private multimedia medical communication and education platform that produces thousands of expert-driven content pieces, hosting over a thousand live and virtual events annually. Its history, leadership team, and mission are posted, and top healthcare experts who partner with MJH are introduced. The site publishes its brands, services, career opportunities, a human resources blog, locations, addresses, and contacts.
https://www.mjhlifesciences.com/
The United States federal government operates the NLM as an institute within the National Institutes of Health. Its collections include more than seven million books, journals, technical reports, manuscripts, microfilms, photographs, and images on topics related to medicine and related sciences. Its products, services, and resources for researchers, publishers, librarians, educators, healthcare professionals, and the public are featured, and contacts are posted.
https://nlm.nih.gov/
Operated by Dr. Stephen Barrett, Quackwatch is a network of websites and mailing lists maintained by the Center for Inquiry that focus on health frauds, myths, fads, fallacies, and misconduct. Other sites in the reference are listed on the site, while defunct sites may still be accessible through the Wayback Machine. Its topical index is sorted alphabetically, and a newsletter may be subscribed. A newsletter archive and a health fraud discussion list are available on the site.
https://quackwatch.org/
The online informational resources include recommendations and solutions from experts and specialists on topics such as protecting yourself, your children, and others from environmental toxins, crime, violence, natural disasters, and other dangers, while safely building financial security, keeping your home and valuables safe from theft, damages, and other threats, and to avoid being taken advantage of by others. Relationship issues, career advice, and online products are featured.
http://www.sixwise.com/
