LibGuides: Consumer Health Information : Consumer Health Resources and Databases

Consumer Health Information from the National Library of Medicine

PubMed is a free resource supporting the search and retrieval of biomedical and life sciences literature with the aim of improving health–both globally and personally. The PubMed database contains more than 32 million citations and abstracts of biomedical literature. It does not include full text journal articles; however, links to the full text are often present when available from other sources, such as the publisher's website or PubMed Central (PMC).

MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. MedlinePlus offers high-quality, relevant health and wellness information that is trusted, easy to understand, and free of advertising, in both English and Spanish.
(MedlinePlus is a service of the National Library of Medicine)

Free and Reliable Online Health Information Sources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Health Topics A-Z
CDC is the nation’s health protection agency, working 24/7 to protect America from health and safety threats, both foreign and domestic. Find diseases and conditions; healthy living; workplace safety; environmental health; injury, violence and safety, global health and more.
Healthline
Explore information on health conditions, read healthy lifestyle newsletters, and navigate everyday challenges of managing a health condition by connecting with support groups.
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Healthline receives the Health on the Net Foundation Code of Conduct (HONcode) for reliability and credibility of information on medical and healthcare issues.
Legal Guide to Health Claims on Food
Learn what laws regulate food and nutrition labels, what the ingredients on nutrition labels mean, and tips for buying groceries. A glossary of food label terms is provided.
[Maintained by the University of Dayton School of Law]
Mayo Clinic: Patient Care and Health Information
Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization committed to clinical practice, education and research, providing expert, whole-person care to everyone who needs healing. Find quality information on:
* diseases and conditions
* tests and procedures
* drugs and supplements
MyHealthfinder: Everyday Healthy Living
MyHealthfinder offers original content and helpful resources, including:
* A tool to get personalized recommendations for clinical preventive services
* Almost 100 prevention and wellness topics
* Interactive quizzes and tools
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This microsite is coordinated by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Genetic Science Learning Center
Read articles and explore interactive media and streaming films on Genetics, Human Health, and Neuroscience topics.
[The Genetic Science Learning Center is located at the University of Utah.]
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion: Health.gov
The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) plays a vital role in keeping the nation healthy. Link to national public health initiatives, nutrition & physical activity guidelines, MyHealthfinder, and Move Your Way® tools, videos, and fact sheets.
National Health Service (NHS)
The NHS website for England is the UK's biggest health website, with valuable information on medical conditions, symptoms, and treatments.
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The National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom, comprising the NHS in England, NHS Scotland and NHS Wales.