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MayoClinic.com - http://www.mayoclinic.com/
Clinical experts provide current medical information and news on health topics. |
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NHS Choices - http://www.nhs.uk
Information on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living. |
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Health A to Z - http://www.healthatoz.com/
Includes a directory of more than 50,000 professionally-reviewed Internet resources, supportive online communities, and a calendar. |
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CNN.com - Health - http://rss.cnn.com/rss/cnn_health.rss
Health news from CNN. |
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Healthology.com - http://www.healthology.com/
Provides health and medical information, written by professionals for consumers, and offers interactive online events and educational videos. |
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MCW HealthLink - http://healthlink.mcw.edu/
Features health news and information, produced by the Medical College of Wisconsin. |
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Healthgrades.com - http://www.healthgrades.com/
Grades the performance of hospitals, physicians, health plans, nursing homes and other health care providers in the United States. |
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Diseases, Disorders and Related Topics - http://www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/index.html
Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. Comprehensive listings of links to medical information, most reliable, some not. |
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New York Online Access to Health - http://www.noah-health.org
Definition, care and treatment information and related conditions are offered by NOAH. In English and Spanish. |
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Dr. Koop's Community - http://www.drkoop.com/
Former Surgeon General Koop's resources for health information. A wide variety of topics, an encyclopedia, pharmacopeia, and resources guide. |
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HealthAnswers - http://www.healthanswers.com/
Contains health news and information, including a health encyclopedia. |
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The California Patient's Guide - http://www.calpatientguide.org/
This guide is intended to inform Americans of their rights to receive quality health care and what steps to take if they encounter problems. |
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Consumers Union - Health Care - http://www.consumersunion.org/health.html
Provides information on health services, medicaid, nursing homes and long-term care, insurance, prescription drugs, safety issues, and health care organizations. |
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eMedicine Health - http://www.emedicinehealth.com/
Information for consumers on the symptoms and treatment of nearly every type of disease and health condition, first aid procedures for accidents and injuries, and physical and the emotional well-being that contribute to general wellness. |
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Consumer Laboratory Testing Information - http://www.ascls.org/labtesting/index.asp
A thorough guide to medical laboratory tests, why they are performed, and what they might mean. |
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Center For Medical Consumers - http://www.medicalconsumers.org/
The Center is a unique not for profit, independent organization whose only agenda is informing and helping to protect members of the public in their encounters with the medical care system. |
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BluePrint for Health - http://blueprint.bluecrossmn.com/
A health and wellness portal which provides health information, personalized newsletters and interactive health tools. |
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Medicine OnLine - http://www.meds.com
In-depth information on cancer for health care professionals and patients. |
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HealthLeader - http://www.healthleader.uthouston.edu/
An online news service produced by the Office of Public Affairs of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. HealthLeader brings recent, reliable information to help people make better decisions about personal health. |
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Health Hippo - http://hippo.findlaw.com/hippohome.html
Health law, policy and regulatory materials. Organized deep links to US government health care resources. |
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Health Consumer Alliance - http://www.healthconsumer.org
Provides information to consumers and advocates about access to health care for low-income consumers, including consumer education materials in 13 languages. |
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Dr. Gabe Mirkin - http://www.drmirkin.com
Reports on health, fitness, and nutrition news from talk show host Gabe Mirkin, M.D., in text and audio form. |
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Accent Health - http://www.accenthealth.com/
Health TV network produced by CNN and delivered to medical waiting rooms across the US. Includes programming guide, articles, and tips for living a healthy lifestyle. |
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McGill Molson Medical Informatics: Student Projects - http://sprojects.mmi.mcgill.ca/
A growing collection of multimedia projects in medical teaching. Developed by McGill medical students under the supervision of the McGill Medical Faculty. Includes a student/faculty forum. |
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Health Communication Network - http://www.hcn.net.au/
Provides the up-to-date health information on a variety of subjects. |
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Surgery Door Home Healthcare Guide - http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/hhcg/detail1.asp?level1=Welcome
Symptoms of common illnesses and ailments. From the UK's on-line health service. |
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Halls MD - http://www.halls.md/
Clinical calculators of body surface area, breast cancer risk and body mass. |
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HealthStatus - http://www.healthstatus.com
Free reports on body fat percentage, body mass index, calorie burning activities, target heart rate and smoking costs. Online health risk assessment which provides resources based on your health risks. |
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Apples For Health - http://www.applesforhealth.com/
Weekly consumer news e-zine on a variety of healthcare topics. |
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HealthLink Plus - http://www.healthlinkplus.org/
Consumer health information on general health, health care providers, medical research, insurance, wellness, mental health, and alternative medicine. |
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The Health Resource, Inc. - http://www.thehealthresource.com/
Specialized medical research reports on mainstream, experimental, and alternative treatments, specialists, and support organizations. |
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The Merck Manual - Home Edition - http://www.merck.com/mmhe/index.html
Transforms the language of the professionals' version into commonly used English while retaining the vital information about diseases, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. |
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Health Forums - http://www.healthforums.com/
Customized libraries of health and well-being information. Log in to access an library of resources. |
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Access Place Health - http://www.accessplace.com/health.htm
Web directory containing links to medical news, specialty sites, and general health information. |
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AnswerMed.com - http://www.answermed.com/
Provides basic information on medical conditions and procedures including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, predicted outcome and alternative diagnoses. |
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A Consumer Guide to Handling Disputes with Your Employer or Private Health Plan - http://www.kff.org/consumerguide/
The Kaiser Family Foundation provides detailed advice. |
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50+Health - http://www.50plushealth.co.uk
Health topics, lifestyle magazine, discussion forum, news and research. |
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HealthFrontier.com - http://www.healthfrontier.com/
Offers information including diseases and conditions, nutrition, exercise, mental health, live discussions and a message board. |
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SciTalk.com - http://www.scitalk.com/
Science related resources for the public on health and disease. Discussion boards, chat, news, patents, clinical trials and books. |
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Evaluation of English and Spanish Health Information on the Internet - http://www.rand.org/publications/documents/interneteval/
The findings of a large study that describes and evaluates English and Spanish health information on the Internet. Assesses search engine performance and the quality and readability of health information on the Internet, and provides conclusions and recommendations. |
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MDAdvice.com - http://www.mdadvice.com/
Provides health and medical information, health tips, resources, experts, news, chats, and community support. |
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Internet Health Library - http://www.internethealthlibrary.com/
Searchable index to healthcare sites. |
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Medicalresourcesusa.com - http://www.medicalresourcesusa.com/
Offers guides to American hospitals, health clinics, medical practices and specialties. |
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Body1.com - http://www.body1.com/
Health news and medical information community for consumers. |
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eHealthMD - http://www.ehealthmd.com/
Provides information on a wide range of health and medical topics. Articles are reviewed by distinguished physicians and updated regularly. |
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Family Health and Wellness - http://www.balmoralfarm.ns.ca/index2.html
A guide with information about mental health, wellness, disease prevention, and family supports. |
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Med-Help.net - http://www.med-help.net
Nurses trained to answer questions on a variety of health topics. |
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The Doctor's Doctor - http://www.thedoctorsdoctor.com/
Explains how to interpret laboratory, surgical pathology, and cytology reports and provides information about various conditions and diseases. Maintained by a group of pathologists. |
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Health Reserve.com - http://www.healthreserve.com
Offers information on men's, women's, and general health topics. |
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GetWell.org - http://getwell.org/
Offers resources for consumers on medical conditions, treatment and research. |
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Wellness.com - http://www.wellness.com
Includes health resources, discussion and news. |
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Ask Dr. Stoll - http://askwaltstollmd.com/
Offering information about combining conventional and alternative medicine. Bulletin board, articles, and related links. |
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NetHealthBook.com - http://www.nethealthbook.com/
Find symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment of conditions and diseases. The content is categories and a newsletter is offered. |
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UHealthy Network - http://www.uhealthy.com/
Global health information network and community that integrate every aspect of Health and Fitness in one place. |
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A Second Opinion Medical Information Services - http://www.physicians-background.com
Medical treatment options, physician background check service, best hospitals and doctors. (Ft. Walton Beach, FL)[Fee based service - ed] |
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Virtual Medical Centre - http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com
Offers health and medical information for Australia. Diseases, drugs, symptoms, treatments and lifestyle for men, women and children. |
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WoundHeal.com - http://www.woundheal.com/info/infoIndex.htm
Educational information and resources for the non-surgical healing of pressure ulcers, at home. |
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E-health Fitness - http://www.e-health-fitness.com/
Advice, information, research and links concerning alcoholism, debt, drug addiction, marriage problems, sexual abuse and weight issues. |
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MedicalClub - http://www.medicalclub.com
Provides interactive free health information on Women's, Children's and Family health concerns. Includes information on herbal medicines, supplements and First Aid. Bilingual, English/Spanish. |
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MDinteractive - http://mdinteractive.com/
Providing consumers with healthcare information and resources in every medical specialty. Providing physicians and patients with an efficient way to create and store medical records interactively. |
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Citypractice.com - http://www.citypractice.com/
Provides information on preventative approaches in physical, behavioural and emotional healthcare. |
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C.S.S. Doctor's Credentials Search - http://www.tese.com/css/index.html
Search for a Doctor's Medical School, Board Certification, residence training, licensing, disciplinary action (if any), and other important information. |
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Health In Depth - http://www.healthindepth.com/
Health information links to newspapers, magazines and internet resources. |
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Wellness Hour Medical Informational Talk Show - http://www.wellnesshour.com
A medical talk show aired in over 100 cities throughout the United States. |
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eMaxHealth - http://www.emaxhealth.com
Offers free articles on diet, exercise, alternative medicine, aging, and general health. |
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WSJ.com - As Angry Patients Vent Online, Doctors Sue to Silence Them - http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB112568868274630508-LCeEmJwsVCTdLbpUXciwtBVJsek_20060914.html
Legal battles are becoming more frequent between website authors/owners and the doctors or institutions written about on the sites. |
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How to Evaluate Health Information on the Internet - http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Information/internet
National Cancer Institute's fact sheet helps consumers help decide whether the health information they find on the Internet or receive via e-mail from a Web site is likely to be reliable. |
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MedlinePlus - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
The National Library of Medicine's authoritative and current database of health information for consumers and health professionals. Coverage includes conditions and diseases, drug information, dictionaries, physician and healthcare directories, and links to other medical resources. |
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Buying Medical Products Online - http://www.fda.gov/oc/buyonline/
Resource for consumers to help them make better buying decisions when shopping online. Includes information on how to determine if a site is legitimate, how to spot health fraud, and how to report fraudulent sites. |
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AARP - Health - http://www.aarp.org/health/
Guide to health-related topics and issues of concern to older Americans, such as diseases, government policy, prescription drugs, and self-care. |