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Dr. Gabe Mirkin
Reports on health, fitness, and nutrition news from talk show host Gabe Mirkin, M.D., in text and audio form.
Combined Health Information Database
A database produced by health-related agencies of the Federal Government. Provides titles, abstracts, and availability information for health information and health education resources.
Health A to Z
Includes a directory of more than 50,000 professionally-reviewed Internet resources, supportive online communities, and a calendar.
Dr. Koop's Community
Former Surgeon General Koop's resources for health information. A wide variety of topics, an encyclopedia, pharmacopeia, and resources guide.
National Institutes of Health -- Health Information Index
Main consumer health information page for the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Well-aware
Provides information on conditions, complementary treatments and expert views, all written by doctors in the United Kingdom.
Health Communication Network
Provides the up-to-date health information on a variety of subjects.
Body1.com
Health news and medical information community for consumers.
iMedNetworks
An internet-based healthcare network that connects physicians and patients to each other and to a virtual world of medical information, tools, and services.
Mylifepath
Provides information on health and wellness, daily health news and message boards.
Apples For Health
Weekly consumer news e-zine on a variety of healthcare topics.
Laurus Health Information
Information on health conditions, pharmaceuticals, medical news, plus profiles of physicians and hospitals. Free registration.
Accent Health
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.
HealthInk Plus
Health information including health assessments, quizzes, polls, news, articles, and drug information.
HealthStatus
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.
Health Depot
Directory to health and medical sites about diet, fitness, disabilities, diseases, health resources, products and sales.
SciTalk.com
Science related resources for the public on health and disease. Discussion boards, chat, news, patents, clinical trials and books.
MCW HealthLink
Features health news and information, produced by the Medical College of Wisconsin.
HealthFrontier.com
Offers information including diseases and conditions, nutrition, exercise, mental health, live discussions and a message board.
HealthWindows
A membership healthcare network that helps individuals to become more knowledgeable and active participants in managing their personal health.
Medidoctor
A home health guide to diagnosis and treatment, and when to see your doctor or go to hospital.
Mindy Machanic's Change Pages: Wellness and Health Info
Articles on healthy foods, cancer and breast cancer. Includes comprehensive links to additional resources for health and wellness.
The Lifestyle Doctor
Information on lifestyle issues and simple ways to help oneself.
Medical Consumer Guide
Medical information pertaining to primary care, elective care, dental care, vision care, and drug and products safety and health.
Patient Protect
Medical consultation devoted to protecting and defend patients. Contributes to reducing health costs, by preventing abuses, negligences, medical errors and incompetence in the health field.
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.
Medicine OnLine
In-depth information on cancer for health care professionals and patients.
Discovery Health
Offers news and a variety of health information resources.
WebMD - Consumer
Frequently updated portal for healthcare, chat forums, health quizzes, news and consumer product updates.
SymptomTracker
An interactive medical diagnosis and treatment reference that uses brief yes/no questions about a users symptoms to arrive at possible conditions and treatments. [Please note the "Warning" before proceeding - ed]
Diseases, Disorders and Related Topics
Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. Comprehensive listings of links to medical information, most reliable, some not.
CNN Health
Health news, chats and advice from CNN.
CountryNurse.com
Includes information on clinics, family wellness, disease prevention, diet, exercise and pharmacies.
Michigan Electronic Library - Health Information Resources
Extensive resources and links of interest to the health consumer and to professionals.
Digital City - Health
Health resources and providers across the United States.
HealthAnswers
Contains health news and information, including a health encyclopedia.
Health In Depth
Health information links to newspapers, magazines and internet resources.
BluePrint for Health
A health and wellness portal which provides health information, personalized newsletters and interactive health tools.
Family Health and Wellness
A guide with information about mental health, wellness, disease prevention, and family supports.
AnswerMed.com
Provides basic information on medical conditions and procedures including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, predicted outcome and alternative diagnoses.
Medicalresourcesusa.com
Offers guides to American hospitals, health clinics, medical practices and specialties.
Vital Star Health, Science and Technology Resource Center
Free online Medical Check up How healthly your are? Test your eye, BMI, carbs, protein, cholestrol, heart, height, calories, depression. Plus articles, news and updates related to health and fitness.
Duke University Healthy Devil On-Line
Online medical resources and information.
Health Leader
A webzine produced by The University of Texas Health Science Center, which provides information to help you make better decisions about your health.
Doctor Healthynet
Offers diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases, medical procedures, preventive health guidelines, and sources of free medicines.
MayoClinic.com
Clinical experts provide current medical information and news on health topics.
Cochrane Consumer Network
This international group dedicated to the study of evidence-based medicine, explains how to decipher clinical studies and how to use them when making decisions about medical care.
Selfhealth
Consumer health information including a medical Q&A database and an Australian drug database. Covers infertility, emotional health, sexual health & integrative & complementary health issues.
America's Best Hospitals
U.S.News & World Report ratings and rankings of the top U.S. medical centers in various specialties.
Wellness Hour Medical Informational Talk Show
A medical talk show aired in over 100 cities throughout the United States.
Internet Health Library
Searchable index to healthcare sites.
Wellness.com
Includes health resources, discussion and news.
Healthgrades.com
Grades the performance of hospitals, physicians, health plans, nursing homes and other health care providers in the United States.
Access Place Health
Web directory containing links to medical news, specialty sites, and general health information.
GetWell.org
Offers resources for consumers on medical conditions, treatment and research.
Health-Center.com
Resources on numerous health topics. Includes a bulletin board and discussion forum.
DoctorInfo
Provides searches for background information on medical doctors or doctors of osteopathic medicine.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Buying Medical Products Online
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.
Internet Pharmacy and Online Pharmacies Verification
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy provides searchable listings of approved online pharmacies.
A Second Opinion Medical Information Services
Medical treatment options, physician background check service, best hospitals and doctors. (Ft. Walton Beach, FL)[Fee based service - ed]
ProWho
Locate health professionals anywhere in the world.
Planetamber
Global International health, medical and disability resources database. Categorized medical condition search for people with disabilities or health impairments, their families and those providing services and support.
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
Consumer health and patient information on health plans and insurance, prescriptions, conditions and diseases, surgery, quality of care, quitting smoking, and prevention and wellness.
UHealthy Network
Global health information network and community that integrate every aspect of Health and Fitness in one place.
Surgery Door Home Healthcare Guide
Symptoms of common illnesses and ailments. From the UK's on-line health service.
WoundHeal.com
Educational information and resources for the non-surgical healing of pressure ulcers, at home.
Health Consumer Alliance
Provides information to consumers and advocates about access to health care for low-income consumers, including consumer education materials in 13 languages.
Halls MD
Clinical calculators of body surface area, breast cancer risk and body mass.
Health & Family Resource Guide
Personal and professional sites containing valuable information and links.
Best Doctors
Comprehensive knowledge-based medical referral service.
Medical Elite
International medical consulting and information company that specializes in locating medical specialists. Translated into English, Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and other languages.
eCureMe.com
Identify symptoms to make a self-diagnosis; set up online consultations with physicians and therapists; view online medical dictionary of diseases, treatments, drug information.
MedicalClub
Provides interactive free health information on Womens, Childrens and Family health concerns. The site also includes extensive information on herbal medicines, supplements and First Aid. Bilingual, English/Spanish.
HealthLink Plus
Consumer health information on general health, health care providers, medical research, insurance, wellness, mental health, and alternative medicine.
Your Health IS Your Business
Site includes information on health and wellness including primarily links to sites on the internet on health and wellness.
The Health Resource, Inc.
Specialized medical research reports on mainstream, experimental, and alternative treatments, specialists, and support organizations.
Ask a Patient
Provides a database of patient opinions and ratings of medicine effectiveness. Also includes weekly consumer opinion polls on healthcare topics, and a health care research assistance section.
LivingandHealth.com
Offers information on topics such as diabetes, irritable bowel syndrom (IBS), hypertension, and epilepsy.
MDinteractive
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.
Health Forums
Customized libraries of health and well-being information. Log in to access an extensive library of resources.
MDAdvice.com
Provides health and medical information, health tips, resources, experts, news, chats, and community support.
Citypractice.com
Provides information on preventative approaches in physical, behavioural and emotional healthcare.
50+Health
Health topics, lifestyle magazine, discussion forum, news and research.
McGill Molson Medical Informatics: Student Projects
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.
C.S.S. Doctor's Credentials Search
Search for a Doctor's Medical School, Board Certification, residence training, licensing, disciplinary action (if any), and other important information.
Healthfinder (tm)
Resource for consumer health and human services.
Evaluation of English and Spanish Health Information on the Internet
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.
Health Reserve.com
Offers information on men's, women's, and general health topics.
Consumer Laboratory Testing Information
A thorough guide to medical laboratory tests, why they are performed, and what they might mean.
Beat Your Health Condition
Educates about common age-related health conditions and offers dietary, lifestyle, and nutritional supplement protocols to treat them.
NetHealthBook.com
Find symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment of conditions and diseases. The content is categories and a newsletter is offered.
Healthology.com
Provides health and medical information, written by professionals for consumers, and offers interactive online events and educational videos.
YourMedicalSource.com
Provides information on a wide range of health and medical topics. Articles are reviewed by distinguished physicians and updated regularly.