This category contains a collection of sites which refer to a wide range of topics. These include sites which are specific to medical professionals as well as those which are directed primarily toward consumers and patients.
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Furnishes the latest news on women's health, men's health, beauty, weight loss, healthy recipes, environment reports and wellness information.
http://www.alive.com/
Provides advice and information about combining conventional and alternative medicine. Includes articles on health, a glossary of terms, bulletin boards and relevant links.
http://www.askwaltstollmd.com
Website offers a wide array of health related information to help users better manage their health. Search for conditions and diseases or use the symptom checker.
http://www.bettermedicine.com
Features the latest health and medical information and experts. Includes news stories, videos, and a categorical article database.
http://www.bighealthtree.com
Provides regularly updated health news, as well as health resources, medical information and health videos.
http://www.consumerhealthdigest.com
Offers an online diagnostic questionnaire which includes a side-by-side comparison of the diagnostic tool and a doctor.
http://www.diagnose-me.com
Helps patients search for doctors and trustworthy medical information. Search for dentists, eye care specialists, facial plastic surgeons, oncologists, radiologists and other specialists. Also features information about medical procedures.
http://www.docshop.com
Furnishing information on exercise, nutrition advice and guidance in making responsible health care decisions. The website's frequently asked questions (FAQs) cover questions such as the health effects of salt, water, nutrition and more.
http://www.drmirkin.com
Offers daily news and articles on an array of health topics. Covers aging, alternative medicine, cancer treatment, diet and weight loss, health and beauty, mental health, exercise and fitness, and more.
http://www.emaxhealth.com
Features news, information, and other resources on family medicine; from medical journals and other periodicals.
http://www.mdlinx.com/family-medicine/
Educates about health with informational materials including videos, printed kits, and online resources.
http://futurehealth1.com
Information provider tackling the combination of Eastern and Western health and wellness practice. Includes a local provider directory and indexes on health conditions, treatments, medications, fitness and nutrition.
http://www.goldbamboo.com
Website provides alternative, complementary and preventive health news. Web site contains a fully indexed archive of past issues, as well as a database of practitioners.
http://www.healthbulletin.org/
Comprehensive source of medical information and up to date health news. Contains a health encyclopedia of diseases and conditions, with the ability to find symptoms and treatments. Also provides drug information with side effects and interactions.
http://www.healthcentral.com/
Contains medical research resources, a drug library, 3D animations that make it easy to learn about medical issues and a variety of experts which offer detailed answers to questions about health conditions.
http://www.healthcentral.com
Health Information Library - Penn State University
Health information provided by Penn State University. Articles explain common health tests, nutrition, diseases and how various surgeries are performed.
http://www.pennstatehershey.org/healthinfo/hie/
Delivering health news, healthy living, natural and alternative medicine, as well as medication and treatment reviews.
http://www.healthnews.com/
Find quality medical information for patients, medical professionals and webmasters. Includes conferences and images. Available in English, French, Dutch, Spanish, Chinese and Polish languages.
http://www.hon.ch/
Features a variety of health professionals, whether you are interested in nutritional medicine or homeopathy. Also includes introductory articles on a variety of health conditions including headaches, allergies and addictions.
http://www.healthy.net
Offers a variety of topics related to age-related health concerns, including diet and other health-related subjects, such as women's health, heart concerns, and others.
http://www.health-and-age.org/
Developed by health care professionals, this site is a comprehensive and well-integrated health and medical resource. Includes an alphabetical list of conditions and diseases, tools (healthy weight, informational and self-care tools as well as health quizzes and glossaries/dictionaries), resources for health and lifestyle that covers parenting, fitness and nutrition, a Drug Guide section and an encyclopedia.
http://www.healthatoz.com
Contains free health articles covering a variety of health conditions and disabilities. Includes resources on environment, fitness, medicine, recovery, addiction, self improvement and motivation.
http://www.healthguidance.org
Offers patient information on health issues surrounding men, women, and general public concerns.
http://www.healthreserve.com/
Unique health information articles written to give brief help and advice on a range of related subjects.
http://www.healthadel.com
Through videos and companion texts, users can demystify the wonders of the body and educate themselves on how to improve their health. Read up to date news on health topics.
http://www.invisionguide.com/
Search results for book, journal and audiovisual titles in the National Library of Medicine's collections. Features help, tutorials and FAQ's. Includes health and drug information for patients, families and friends.
http://locatorplus.gov/
Featuring a network of physicians with informative and educational articles as well as white papers from the medical world.
http://www.mainstreetdoctor.com/
Provides a secure online connection for health care providers and patients. Includes health care, product and general company information as well as a health care providers section, patient index and online payment of iHealth subscription.
http://www.medem.com
Users are assisted in understanding medical issues and they can submit questions to doctors online. Includes an online health tracker and articles on cancer, sunburn, strokes and other illnesses.
http://www.medhelp.org
Contains a variety of health information guides to laser eye surgery, cosmetic surgery, health insurance and more. There is also a searchable directory where users can find details on illnesses.
http://www.medic8.com
Features first aid and patient information health concerns related to women and children. Web site in English and Spanish.
http://www.medicalclub.com/
Publishes current medical news and research information, as well as health and science articles on a variety of topics.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/
Offering a range of patient resources as well medical dictionary listings, medical searches, news and information for pharmaceutical and healthcare professionals.
http://www.medilexicon.com/
World's largest medical library provides a history of medicine, library catalogue services, online exhibitions, digital projects, environmental health, toxicology information and more. Materials provide information and research services in all areas of biomedicine and health care.
http://medlineplus.nlm.nih.gov/
Online medical textbook that provides medical information about a number of fields. Whether you need to learn about sports medicine, critical care, oncology, hematology or other fields, this website can be a useful tool. You can also research drugs here.
http://emedicine.medscape.com/
Commercial health service that helps patients learn about their conditions. There are learning resources that explain health conditions in 3D, guide to drugs and a health encyclopedia.
http://www.mercksource.com
Furnishes medical information and resources for physicians and patients covering various medical conditions and disciplines. Includes career opportunities, clinical tools, community index, and publications.
http://www.modernmedicine.com/
National Council on Patient Information and Education
NCPIE is a non-profit organization providing educational kits and consumer medicine information for patients.
http://www.talkaboutrx.org/
NIH is a network of organizations funded by the American government to educate the public about health and funds for medical research. The website also provides scientific journals on health issues. Researchers can also search for funding opportunities here.
http://www.nih.gov
Features information and other resources on family medicine with a searchable database of practitioners.
http://www.theneighborhooddoctor.com/
A consumer health information site maintained by the Ohio State University, University of Cincinnati, and Case Western Reserve University. Provides quality information and educational services. Search hundreds of health topics and read up to date news and events.
http://www.netwellness.org/
Overlake Hospital Medical Library
Virtual medical library provides resources and access to a wide range of comprehensive, trusted health information. Features include an electronic library, consumer health and education links, multimedia programs and literature searches.
http://medlib.overlakehospital.org/
Non-profit organization providing educational information and other resources for patients and their families.
http://www.patienteducationcenter.org/
Contains a wealth of medical information along with a way to research drugs. Also includes information about herbs and supplements.
http://www.pdrhealth.com
Informs the public about hard to find health related frauds, myths, fads, and fallacies. Read through an archive of articles on many different kinds of health related issues.
http://www.quackwatch.org
Resources Center for Rural Health and Health Care
Presents information on a range of health conditions such as deafness, jaundice, obesity and more. The website also has a list of medical questions where people have submitted their medical questions to the website.
http://www.mcrh.org/
Find the latest information on men, women and children's health as well as on senior living. Provides an avenue for users' interaction and to connect consumers and health companies.
http://www.responsivehealth.com
Comprehensive supplier of health and medical news. Some of the site's content is free, but most of it requires a subscription. Includes news for health consumers, health care professionals and those who work in the industry. The site also offers customized health news.
http://www.reutershealth.com
Users find and compare hospitals and clinics worldwide. Also provides direct contact information with the most suitable provider.
http://www.revahealth.com/
Find out what might be plaguing one's health by checking one's symptoms. Website helps with treatment and prevention of common diseases and conditions.
http://www.symptomfind.com
Designed to collate recent information and resources on medical issues, diseases and illnesses, including enlarged prostate symptoms and treatment options, breast cancer, and diseases common in advanced age.
http://www.medicalcompendium.com/
Contains a variety of historical medical books in high quality scans. Browse through famous texts such as Robert Hooke's Micrographia and Andreas Vesalius's De Humani Corporis Fabrica as well as historical medical illustrations here.
http://archive.nlm.nih.gov/proj/ttp/books.htm
Website offers reviews of the latest health products, as well as wellness tips.
http://www.wellnessstarts.com/
