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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
Editor's Pick MedlinePlus Open in a new browser window Editor's Pick
   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
   http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
http://www.fda.gov/oc/buyonline/
Editor's Pick U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Buying Medical Products Online Open in a new browser window Editor's Pick
   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.
   http://www.fda.gov/oc/buyonline/

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http://www.50plushealth.co.uk
50+Health Open in a new browser window
   Health topics, lifestyle magazine, discussion forum, news and research.
   http://www.50plushealth.co.uk
http://www.kff.org/consumerguide/
A Consumer Guide to Handling Disputes with Your Employer or Private Health Plan Open in a new browser window
   The Kaiser Family Foundation provides detailed advice.
   http://www.kff.org/consumerguide/
http://www.physicians-background.com
A Second Opinion Medical Information Services Open in a new browser window
   Medical treatment options, physician background check service, best hospitals and doctors. (Ft. Walton Beach, FL)[Fee based service - ed]
   http://www.physicians-background.com
http://www.aarp.org/health/
AARP - Health Open in a new browser window
   Guide to health-related topics and issues of concern to older Americans, such as diseases, government policy, prescription drugs, and self-care.
   http://www.aarp.org/health/
http://www.accenthealth.com/
Accent Health Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.accenthealth.com/
http://www.accessplace.com/health.htm
Access Place Health Open in a new browser window
   Web directory containing links to medical news, specialty sites, and general health information.
   http://www.accessplace.com/health.htm
http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research Open in a new browser window
   Consumer health and patient information on health plans and insurance, prescriptions, conditions and diseases, surgery, quality of care, quitting smoking, and prevention and wellness.
   http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/
http://www.answermed.com/
AnswerMed.com Open in a new browser window
   Provides basic information on medical conditions and procedures including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, predicted outcome and alternative diagnoses.
   http://www.answermed.com/
http://www.applesforhealth.com/
Apples For Health Open in a new browser window
   Weekly consumer news e-zine on a variety of healthcare topics.
   http://www.applesforhealth.com/
http://askwaltstollmd.com/
Ask Dr. Stoll Open in a new browser window
   Offering information about combining conventional and alternative medicine. Bulletin board, articles, and related links.
   http://askwaltstollmd.com/
http://www.bestdoctors.com/
Best Doctors Open in a new browser window
   Comprehensive knowledge-based medical referral service.
   http://www.bestdoctors.com/
http://blueprint.bluecrossmn.com/
BluePrint for Health Open in a new browser window
   A health and wellness portal which provides health information, personalized newsletters and interactive health tools.
   http://blueprint.bluecrossmn.com/
http://www.body1.com/
Body1.com Open in a new browser window
   Health news and medical information community for consumers.
   http://www.body1.com/
http://www.tese.com/css/index.html
C.S.S. Doctor's Credentials Search Open in a new browser window
   Search for a Doctor's Medical School, Board Certification, residence training, licensing, disciplinary action (if any), and other important information.
   http://www.tese.com/css/index.html
http://www.citypractice.com/
Citypractice.com Open in a new browser window
   Provides information on preventative approaches in physical, behavioural and emotional healthcare.
   http://www.citypractice.com/
http://chid.nih.gov/
Combined Health Information Database Open in a new browser window
   A database produced by health-related agencies of the Federal Government. Provides titles, abstracts, and availability information for health information and health education resources.
   http://chid.nih.gov/
http://www.ascls.org/labtesting/index.asp
Consumer Laboratory Testing Information Open in a new browser window
   A thorough guide to medical laboratory tests, why they are performed, and what they might mean.
   http://www.ascls.org/labtesting/index.asp
http://www.consumersunion.org/health.html
Consumers Union - Health Care Open in a new browser window
   Provides information on health services, medicaid, nursing homes and long-term care, insurance, prescription drugs, safety issues, and health care organizations.
   http://www.consumersunion.org/health.html
http://health.discovery.com/
Discovery Health Open in a new browser window
   Offers news and a variety of health information resources.
   http://health.discovery.com/
http://www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/index.html
Diseases, Disorders and Related Topics Open in a new browser window
   Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. Comprehensive listings of links to medical information, most reliable, some not.
   http://www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/index.html
http://www.drmirkin.com
Dr. Gabe Mirkin Open in a new browser window
   Reports on health, fitness, and nutrition news from talk show host Gabe Mirkin, M.D., in text and audio form.
   http://www.drmirkin.com
http://www.drkoop.com/
Dr. Koop's Community Open in a new browser window
   Former Surgeon General Koop's resources for health information. A wide variety of topics, an encyclopedia, pharmacopeia, and resources guide.
   http://www.drkoop.com/
http://www.e-health-fitness.com/
E-health Fitness Open in a new browser window
   Advice, information, research and links concerning alcoholism, debt, drug addiction, marriage problems, sexual abuse and weight issues.
   http://www.e-health-fitness.com/
http://www.rand.org/publications/documents/interneteval/
Evaluation of English and Spanish Health Information on the Internet Open in a new browser window
   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 c
   http://www.rand.org/publications/documents/interneteval/
http://www.balmoralfarm.ns.ca/index2.html
Family Health and Wellness Open in a new browser window
   A guide with information about mental health, wellness, disease prevention, and family supports.
   http://www.balmoralfarm.ns.ca/index2.html
http://getwell.org/
GetWell.org Open in a new browser window
   Offers resources for consumers on medical conditions, treatment and research.
   http://getwell.org/
http://www.halls.md/
Halls MD Open in a new browser window
   Clinical calculators of body surface area, breast cancer risk and body mass.
   http://www.halls.md/
http://www.healthatoz.com/
Health A to Z Open in a new browser window
   Includes a directory of more than 50,000 professionally-reviewed Internet resources, supportive online communities, and a calendar.
   http://www.healthatoz.com/
http://www.hcn.net.au/
Health Communication Network Open in a new browser window
   Provides the up-to-date health information on a variety of subjects.
   http://www.hcn.net.au/
http://www.healthconsumer.org
Health Consumer Alliance Open in a new browser window
   Provides information to consumers and advocates about access to health care for low-income consumers, including consumer education materials in 13 languages.
   http://www.healthconsumer.org
http://www.healthforums.com/
Health Forums Open in a new browser window
   Customized libraries of health and well-being information. Log in to access an extensive library of resources.
   http://www.healthforums.com/
http://hippo.findlaw.com/hippohome.html
Health Hippo Open in a new browser window
   Health law, policy and regulatory materials. Organized deep links to US government health care resources.
   http://hippo.findlaw.com/hippohome.html
http://www.healthindepth.com/
Health In Depth Open in a new browser window
   Health information links to newspapers, magazines and internet resources.
   http://www.healthindepth.com/
http://www.uthouston.edu/hLeader/index.html
Health Leader Open in a new browser window
   A webzine produced by The University of Texas Health Science Center, which provides information to help you make better decisions about your health.
   http://www.uthouston.edu/hLeader/index.html
http://www.healthreserve.com
Health Reserve.com Open in a new browser window
   Offers information on men's, women's, and general health topics.
   http://www.healthreserve.com
http://www.healthanswers.com/
HealthAnswers Open in a new browser window
   Contains health news and information, including a health encyclopedia.
   http://www.healthanswers.com/
http://www.healthfrontier.com/
HealthFrontier.com Open in a new browser window
   Offers information including diseases and conditions, nutrition, exercise, mental health, live discussions and a message board.
   http://www.healthfrontier.com/
http://www.healthleader.uthouston.edu/
HealthLeader Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.healthleader.uthouston.edu/
http://www.healthlinkplus.org/
HealthLink Plus Open in a new browser window
   Consumer health information on general health, health care providers, medical research, insurance, wellness, mental health, and alternative medicine.
   http://www.healthlinkplus.org/
http://www.healthstatus.com
HealthStatus Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.healthstatus.com
http://www.healthfinder.gov/
Healthfinder Open in a new browser window
   Resource for consumer health and human services.
   http://www.healthfinder.gov/
http://www.healthgrades.com/
Healthgrades.com Open in a new browser window
   Grades the performance of hospitals, physicians, health plans, nursing homes and other health care providers in the United States.
   http://www.healthgrades.com/
http://www.healthology.com/
Healthology.com Open in a new browser window
   Provides health and medical information, written by professionals for consumers, and offers interactive online events and educational videos.
   http://www.healthology.com/
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Information/internet
How to Evaluate Health Information on the Internet Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Information/internet
http://www.nabp.net/vipps/intro.asp
Internet Pharmacy and Online Pharmacies Verification Open in a new browser window
   National Association of Boards of Pharmacy provides searchable listings of approved online pharmacies.
   http://www.nabp.net/vipps/intro.asp
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/
MCW HealthLink Open in a new browser window
   Features health news and information, produced by the Medical College of Wisconsin.
   http://healthlink.mcw.edu/
http://www.mdadvice.com/
MDAdvice.com Open in a new browser window
   Provides health and medical information, health tips, resources, experts, news, chats, and community support.
   http://www.mdadvice.com/
http://mdinteractive.com/
MDinteractive Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://mdinteractive.com/
http://www.mayoclinic.com/
MayoClinic.com Open in a new browser window
   Clinical experts provide current medical information and news on health topics.
   http://www.mayoclinic.com/
http://sprojects.mmi.mcgill.ca/
McGill Molson Medical Informatics: Student Projects Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://sprojects.mmi.mcgill.ca/
http://www.med-help.net
Med-Help.net Open in a new browser window
   Nurses trained to answer questions on a variety of health topics.
   http://www.med-help.net
http://www.medicalclub.com
MedicalClub Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.medicalclub.com
http://www.medicalresourcesusa.com/
Medicalresourcesusa.com Open in a new browser window
   Offers guides to American hospitals, health clinics, medical practices and specialties.
   http://www.medicalresourcesusa.com/
http://www.meds.com
Medicine OnLine Open in a new browser window
   In-depth information on cancer for health care professionals and patients.
   http://www.meds.com
http://web.mel.org/viewtopic.jsp?id=13
Michigan Electronic Library - Health Information Resources Open in a new browser window
   Extensive resources and links of interest to the health consumer and to professionals.
   http://web.mel.org/viewtopic.jsp?id=13
http://www.mindymac.com/Health.html
Mindy Machanic's Change Pages: Wellness and Health Info Open in a new browser window
   Articles on healthy foods, cancer and breast cancer. Includes comprehensive links to additional resources for health and wellness.
   http://www.mindymac.com/Health.html
http://www.mylifepath.com
Mylifepath Open in a new browser window
   Provides information on health and wellness, daily health news and message boards.
   http://www.mylifepath.com
http://health.nih.gov/
National Institutes of Health -- Health Information Index Open in a new browser window
   Main consumer health information page for the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
   http://health.nih.gov/
http://www.nethealthbook.com/
NetHealthBook.com Open in a new browser window
   Find symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment of conditions and diseases. The content is categories and a newsletter is offered.
   http://www.nethealthbook.com/
http://www.patientprotect.com/en/
Patient Protect Open in a new browser window
   Aimed at protecting and defending consumers of health services, with articles and advice on selecting practitioners and facilities. Available in several languages.
   http://www.patientprotect.com/en/
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/publications/
Publications at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Open in a new browser window
   Factsheets and other publications concerning infectious diseases.
   http://www.niaid.nih.gov/publications/
http://www.revolutionhealth.com/
Revolution Health Group LLC Open in a new browser window
   Provides advice and guidance to help individuals manage their health care, with product comparisons, membership plans, and an online store.
   http://www.revolutionhealth.com/
http://www.scitalk.com/
SciTalk.com Open in a new browser window
   Science related resources for the public on health and disease. Discussion boards, chat, news, patents, clinical trials and books.
   http://www.scitalk.com/
http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/hhcg/detail1.asp?level1=Welcome
Surgery Door Home Healthcare Guide Open in a new browser window
   Symptoms of common illnesses and ailments. From the UK's on-line health service.
   http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/hhcg/detail1.asp?level1=Welcome
http://www.calpatientguide.org/
The California Patient's Guide Open in a new browser window
   This guide is intended to inform Americans of their rights to receive quality health care and what steps to take if they encounter problems.
   http://www.calpatientguide.org/
http://www.thedoctorsdoctor.com/
The Doctor's Doctor Open in a new browser window
   Explains how to interpret laboratory, surgical pathology, and cytology reports and provides information about various conditions and diseases. Maintained by a group of pathologists.
   http://www.thedoctorsdoctor.com/
http://www.thehealthresource.com/
The Health Resource, Inc. Open in a new browser window
   Specialized medical research reports on mainstream, experimental, and alternative treatments, specialists, and support organizations.
   http://www.thehealthresource.com/
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/index.html
The Merck Manual - Home Edition Open in a new browser window
   Transforms the language of the professionals' version into commonly used English while retaining the vital information about diseases, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
   http://www.merck.com/mmhe/index.html
http://www.uhealthy.com/
UHealthy Network Open in a new browser window
   Global health information network and community that integrate every aspect of Health and Fitness in one place.
   http://www.uhealthy.com/
http://online.wsj.com/public/article/0,,SB112568868274630508-LCeEmJwsVCTdLbpUXciwtBVJsek_20060914,00.html
WSJ.com - As Angry Patients Vent Online, Doctors Sue to Silence Them Open in a new browser window
   Legal battles are becoming more frequent between website authors/owners and the doctors or institutions written about on the sites.
   http://online.wsj.com/public/article/0,,SB112568868274630508-LCeEmJwsVCTdLbpUXciwtBVJsek_20060914,00.html
http://www.wellnesshour.com
Wellness Hour Medical Informational Talk Show Open in a new browser window
   A medical talk show aired in over 100 cities throughout the United States.
   http://www.wellnesshour.com
http://www.wellness.com
Wellness.com Open in a new browser window
   Includes health resources, discussion and news.
   http://www.wellness.com
http://www.woundheal.com/info/infoIndex.htm
WoundHeal.com Open in a new browser window
   Educational information and resources for the non-surgical healing of pressure ulcers, at home.
   http://www.woundheal.com/info/infoIndex.htm
http://www.ehealthmd.com/
eHealthMD Open in a new browser window
   Provides information on a wide range of health and medical topics. Articles are reviewed by distinguished physicians and updated regularly.
   http://www.ehealthmd.com/
http://www.emaxhealth.com
eMaxHealth Open in a new browser window
   Offers free articles on diet, exercise, alternative medicine, aging, and general health.
   http://www.emaxhealth.com
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/
eMedicine Health Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.emedicinehealth.com/

Last Updated: 2007-10-15 07:38:17