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Ask an Expert 9 Evidence-Based Medicine 113 Online Consultants 23 Support Groups 314
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Reference - Medicine, Health 132
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MedlinePlusMedlinePlus
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 OnlineU.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.
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AARP - HealthAARP - Health
Guide to health-related topics and issues of concern to older Americans, such as diseases, government policy, prescription drugs, and self-care.
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Accent HealthAccent 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.
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Access Place HealthAccess Place Health
Web directory containing links to medical news, specialty sites, and general health information.
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Agency for Health Care Policy and ResearchAgency 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.
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AnswerMed.comAnswerMed.com
Provides basic information on medical conditions and procedures including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, predicted outcome and alternative diagnoses.
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Apples For HealthApples For Health
Weekly consumer news e-zine on a variety of healthcare topics.
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Ask Dr. StollAsk Dr. Stoll
Offering information about combining conventional and alternative medicine. Bulletin board, articles, and related links.
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Best DoctorsBest Doctors
Comprehensive knowledge-based medical referral service.
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BluePrint for HealthBluePrint for Health
A health and wellness portal which provides health information, personalized newsletters and interactive health tools.
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Body1.comBody1.com
Health news and medical information community for consumers.
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The California Patient's GuideThe California Patient's Guide
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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Center For Medical ConsumersCenter For Medical Consumers
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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Citypractice.comCitypractice.com
Provides information on preventative approaches in physical, behavioural and emotional healthcare.
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CNN HealthCNN Health
Health news, chats and advice from CNN.
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Combined Health Information DatabaseCombined 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.
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A Consumer Guide to Handling Disputes with Your Employer or Private Health PlanA Consumer Guide to Handling Disputes with Your Employer or Private Health Plan
The Kaiser Family Foundation provides detailed advice.
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Consumer Laboratory Testing InformationConsumer Laboratory Testing Information
A thorough guide to medical laboratory tests, why they are performed, and what they might mean.
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Consumers Union - Health CareConsumers Union - Health Care
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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Discovery HealthDiscovery Health
Offers news and a variety of health information resources.
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Diseases, Disorders and Related TopicsDiseases, Disorders and Related Topics
Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. Comprehensive listings of links to medical information, most reliable, some not.
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The Doctor's DoctorThe Doctor's Doctor
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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Dr. Gabe MirkinDr. Gabe Mirkin
Reports on health, fitness, and nutrition news from talk show host Gabe Mirkin, M.D., in text and audio form.
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Dr. Koop's CommunityDr. Koop's Community
Former Surgeon General Koop's resources for health information. A wide variety of topics, an encyclopedia, pharmacopeia, and resources guide.
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E-health FitnessE-health Fitness
Advice, information, research and links concerning alcoholism, debt, drug addiction, marriage problems, sexual abuse and weight issues.
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eHealthMDeHealthMD
Provides information on a wide range of health and medical topics. Articles are reviewed by distinguished physicians and updated regularly.
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eMaxHealtheMaxHealth
Offers free articles on diet, exercise, alternative medicine, aging, and general health.
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eMedicine HealtheMedicine Health
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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Evaluation of English and Spanish Health Information on the InternetEvaluation 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.
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Everyday HealthEveryday Health
Provides consumer friendly health information, resources, communities, tools and news for conditions, treatments, wellness, diet and nutrition.
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Family Health and WellnessFamily Health and Wellness
A guide with information about mental health, wellness, disease prevention, and family supports.
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GetWell.orgGetWell.org
Offers resources for consumers on medical conditions, treatment and research.
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Halls MDHalls MD
Clinical calculators of body surface area, breast cancer risk and body mass.
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50+Health50+Health
Health topics, lifestyle magazine, discussion forum, news and research.
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Health A to ZHealth A to Z
Includes a directory of more than 50,000 professionally-reviewed Internet resources, supportive online communities, and a calendar.
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Health Communication NetworkHealth Communication Network
Provides the up-to-date health information on a variety of subjects.
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Health Consumer AllianceHealth Consumer Alliance
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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Health ForumsHealth Forums
Customized libraries of health and well-being information. Log in to access an library of resources.
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Health HippoHealth Hippo
Health law, policy and regulatory materials. Organized deep links to US government health care resources.
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Health In DepthHealth In Depth
Health information links to newspapers, magazines and internet resources.
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Health Reserve.comHealth Reserve.com
Offers information on men's, women's, and general health topics.
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The Health Resource, Inc.The Health Resource, Inc.
Specialized medical research reports on mainstream, experimental, and alternative treatments, specialists, and support organizations.
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HealthAnswersHealthAnswers
Contains health news and information, including a health encyclopedia.
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HealthfinderHealthfinder
Resource for consumer health and human services.
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HealthFrontier.comHealthFrontier.com
Offers information including diseases and conditions, nutrition, exercise, mental health, live discussions and a message board.
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Healthgrades.comHealthgrades.com
Grades the performance of hospitals, physicians, health plans, nursing homes and other health care providers in the United States.
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HealthLeaderHealthLeader
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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HealthLink PlusHealthLink Plus
Consumer health information on general health, health care providers, medical research, insurance, wellness, mental health, and alternative medicine.
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Healthology.comHealthology.com
Provides health and medical information, written by professionals for consumers, and offers interactive online events and educational videos.
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HealthStatusHealthStatus
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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How to Evaluate Health Information on the InternetHow to Evaluate Health Information on the 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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Internet Health LibraryInternet Health Library
Searchable index to healthcare sites.
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Internet Pharmacy and Online Pharmacies VerificationInternet Pharmacy and Online Pharmacies Verification
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy provides searchable listings of approved online pharmacies.
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MayoClinic.comMayoClinic.com
Clinical experts provide current medical information and news on health topics.
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McGill Molson Medical Informatics: Student ProjectsMcGill 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.
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MCW HealthLinkMCW HealthLink
Features health news and information, produced by the Medical College of Wisconsin.
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MDAdvice.comMDAdvice.com
Provides health and medical information, health tips, resources, experts, news, chats, and community support.
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MDinteractiveMDinteractive
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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Med-Help.netMed-Help.net
Nurses trained to answer questions on a variety of health topics.
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MedicalClubMedicalClub
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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Medicalresourcesusa.comMedicalresourcesusa.com
Offers guides to American hospitals, health clinics, medical practices and specialties.
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Medicine OnLineMedicine OnLine
In-depth information on cancer for health care professionals and patients.
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The Merck Manual - Home EditionThe Merck Manual - Home Edition
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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Michigan Electronic Library - Health Information ResourcesMichigan Electronic Library - Health Information Resources
Includes resources and links of interest to the health consumer and to professionals.
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MylifepathMylifepath
Provides information on health and wellness, daily health news and message boards.
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National Institutes of Health -- Health Information IndexNational Institutes of Health -- Health Information Index
Main consumer health information page for the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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NetHealthBook.comNetHealthBook.com
Find symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment of conditions and diseases. The content is categories and a newsletter is offered.
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New York Online Access to HealthNew York Online Access to Health
Definition, care and treatment information and related conditions are offered by NOAH. In English and Spanish.
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NHS ChoicesNHS Choices
Information on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living.
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Revolution Health Group LLCRevolution Health Group LLC
Provides advice and guidance to help individuals manage their health care, with product comparisons, membership plans, and an online store.
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SciTalk.comSciTalk.com
Science related resources for the public on health and disease. Discussion boards, chat, news, patents, clinical trials and books.
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Student Health CenterStudent Health Center
Online medical resources and information.
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Surgery Door Home Healthcare GuideSurgery Door Home Healthcare Guide
Symptoms of common illnesses and ailments. From the UK's on-line health service.
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UHealthy NetworkUHealthy Network
Global health information network and community that integrate every aspect of Health and Fitness in one place.
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Virtual Medical CentreVirtual Medical Centre
Offers health and medical information for Australia. Diseases, drugs, symptoms, treatments and lifestyle for men, women and children.
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Wellness Hour Medical Informational Talk ShowWellness Hour Medical Informational Talk Show
A medical talk show aired in over 100 cities throughout the United States.
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Wellness.comWellness.com
Includes health resources, discussion and news.
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Yahoo! HealthYahoo! Health
Medical dictionary, disease symptoms and treatments, resources for healthy living, and information on drugs and medicines.
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WSJ.com - As Angry Patients Vent Online, Doctors Sue to Silence ThemWSJ.com - As Angry Patients Vent Online, Doctors Sue to Silence Them
Legal battles are becoming more frequent between website authors/owners and the doctors or institutions written about on the sites. (September 14, 2005)
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