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Below are reliable,
credible health websites you can search for up-to-date information
regarding diseases and disease prevention.
Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention
This site is sponsored by the US Department of Health and Human
Services. It provides information about current health issues, diseases,
disabilities, health promotion, and much more. Also available on
this site are government publications as well national and state
statistics.
Medline
This site is sponsored by the US National Library of Medicine and
the National Institutes of Health. Information on this site includes
health topics, drug information, the medical encyclopedia, links
to other resources, and health news released in the past 30 days.
You will also find interactive tools and updates on NIH clinical
trials.
The
Mayo Clinic
This site is sponsored by the Mayo Clinic. The site contains information
about diseases and conditions, drugs and supplements, and treatment
decisions. This site also includes a section called "Healthy
Living" which offers practical tips, advice and tools for living
a healthier lifestyle.
IntelliHealth
This accredited site is sponsored by Aetna. It provides information
about diseases and conditions, healthy living, dental health, drugs
and other consumer health information. There is an "Ask the
Expert" section and access to discussion boards.
The
Family Doctor
This site is sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
It has information about diseases and conditions, drugs, links to
other resources, and interactive tools. It also allows you to search
by symptom and find doctors in your area.
The
National Institutes of Health
Connect to the A-Z index of NIH health resources, clinical trials,
MedlinePlus, health hotlines and quick links for special populations.
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