Consumer Health Information

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)

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.

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.]

Explore information on health conditions, read healthy lifestyle newsletters, and navigate everyday challenges of managing a health condition by connecting with support groups.

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 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

The NHS website for England is the UK's biggest health website, with valuable information on medical conditions, symptoms, and treatments.

The information on food labels is intended to help consumers become savvy about their food choices. The front, back, and sides of a package are filled with information to inform us what the food contains and to provide guidance in making healthier selections of processed foods. However, all the numbers, percentages, and sometimes complex-sounding ingredients can lead to more confusion than clarity. This guide will help you to navigate the terminology and nutrition information on a food package to ensure that you know what you’re buying.

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.