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Resources For Personal Health

These resources about personal health are recommended by librarians at the Bio-Medical Library, University of Minnesota.   On This Page Information about the U of M Bio-Medical Library Tips and Tutorials on Using and Evaluating Health Resources Health News General Health Information Health Information for Kids and Teens Dictionaries, Encyclopedias and Atlases Directories Drug Information Medical Tests and Procedures Personal and Family Health History Multicultural and Multilingual Resources Alternative and Complementary Medicine Environmental Health & Toxicology Arthritis Diabetes Cancer Heart Disease HIV/AIDS Influenza Mental Health Alzheimer's Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Women's Health For More Information Information about the U of M Bio-Medical Library Information on library resources, services, and trainings. Bio-Medical Library Website Key point of entry to the library website including information on print and electronic resources, borrowing policies and library services and hours. Bio-Medical Library Reference Services E-mail Reference Service Ask a reference question via e-mail. Archived Workshop Recordings Library staff have recorded some of our popular workshops (like "Finding Electronic Full-Text: Tips and Tricks") that you can view at your convenience. Research Help, Guides, and Tutorials Learn how to get help with library questions, or use one of our guides or tutorials. Services for Visitors and Patients Biomedical Information Service Fee-based research and delivery of articles for people not affiliated with the University of Minnesota. Tips and Tutorials on Using and Evaluating Health Resources Finding good health information takes practice. Use these sources to help. MedlinePlus- Guide to Healthy Web Surfing Practical suggestions for evaluating health-related information. MedlinePlus- Evaluating Internet Health Information Animated informational tour on evaluating health information on the web. It runs 16 minutes and requires a Flash plug-in. Medical Information on the Internet- A Guide for Health Reporters and Consumers This step-by-step tutorial will take you through a short training focusing on how to find and evaluate health information on the Internet. MedlinePlus Tour A narrated animated tour of the main features of MedlinePlus. It runs about 8 minutes and requires a Flash plug-in. Deciphering Medspeak Developed by the Medical Library Association to help you translate common "medspeak" terms and solve your Rx riddles. Three disease-specific brochures (diabetes, breast cancer, and heart disease) are also available in addition to the general brochure. Understanding Medical Research (MedlinePlus) Information from MedlinePlus to help you understand and evaluate medical research that you hear about in the media. Health News News sources relevant to your health EurekAlert!: Medicine & Health Breaking news, medical/science news releases, and more. Health News from MedlinePlus Health news from the past 30-90 days, from Reuters Health Information and HealthDay. News can be viewed by date or topic, with links to related news and relevant MedlinePlus Health Topics pages. NIH News in Health A monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest National Institute of Health research. General Health Information Find general health and wellness information for men, women, seniors and children. MedlinePlus Commercial free, reliable free health information including health topics, drug information, health news, medical encyclopedia and dictionary, interactive tutorials and more. Easy to Read Health Information MedlinePlus' collection of easy-to-read health information on a variety of topics/ Interactive Tutorials from MedlinePlus Animated tutorials with sound that explain conditions or procedures. MedlinePlus: Understanding Medical Research Talking with Your Doctor Information from MedlinePlus about getting the most out of visits with your doctor or other health care professional. My Health Minnesota → Go Local Listing of health services and providers throughout Minnesota, with links to reliable health information in MedlinePlus. Part of the National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus Go Local initiative. PubMed PubMed is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that includes over 16 million citations from MEDLINE and other life science journals for biomedical articles back to the 1950s. PubMed includes links to full text articles and other related resources. PubMed Tutorial PubMed can be confusing, watch this tutorial to get a better understanding of how to use this resource. Electronic Library for Minnesota (ELM)- Health and Medicine Databases Search ELM for magazine, newspaper, and journal articles, eBooks, and information from reference sources available to all Minnesota residents at no charge! Consumer Health Library Directory This database contains information about consumer health libraries around the US and the world. Well-Connected Well-Connected is a library of reports on common diseases and wellness issues. Each report is an in-depth discussion of the latest information on treatments, risk factors, causes, diagnostic tests, and preventative measures. MayoClinic.com Resource to help people manage their health with useful tools and up-to-date information on diseases and lifestyles. Minnesota Department of Health Links to information about public health, health care and health statistics in Minnesota. Includes links to health alerts, directory of hospitals and nursing homes, birth and death certificates, health facility complaints, flu shot clinics, and more. MDH Diseases and Conditions Information on diseases, conditions, and health alerts from the Minnesota Department of Health. FDA Consumer Health Information: For You and Your Family KidsHealth Health information from the Nemours Foundation, with sections geared to kids, teens, and parents. NIH Senior Health Health information for older adults and their family members and friends. Includes audio and the ability to increase and decrease text size and screen contrast for easier readability. Genetics Home Reference Genetics Home Reference is the National Library of Medicine's web site for consumer information about genetic conditions and the genes or chromosomes responsible for those conditions. Understanding Research Study Designs (Bio-Medical Library guide) In order to find the best possible evidence, it helps to understand the basic design of research studies; this guide will help you do this. Top Ten Most Useful Websites The Medical Library Association's top recommendations for useful health websites. Health Information for Kids and Teens Health Resoures for Kids and Teens Looking for health information specifically designed for kids and teens? Check out our subject guide for more information, with recommendations from librarians at the Health Sciences Libraries, University of Minnesota. Dictionaries, Encyclopedias and Atlases Find definitions and descriptions of health and disease related terms. Medical Dictionary from MedlinePlus Acronyms and Initialisms for Health Information Resources Acronyms and initialisms for global information and data resources in health, medical, and veterinary sciences. AMA Atlas of the Body Anatomy and medical illustrations from the American Medical Association Directories Find a health care professional My Health Minnesota → Go Local Listing of health services and providers throughout Minnesota, with links to reliable health information in MedlinePlus. Part of the National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus Go Local initiative. Finding Doctors and Hospitals (Bio-Medical Library guide) Produced by the University of Minnesota's Bio-Medical library, this guide gives links to several relevant resources. Doctor Finder (AMA's Physician Select) Use this site to find either a specific doctor's contact information, or to find doctors who match geographic and specialty criteria. MedlinePlus Directories Includes directories for physicians and other health professionals; and hospitals and other health facilities. Includes links to AMA Physician Select, AMA Hospital Select, ADA Member Directory, Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator, and more Minnesota Medical Association Physician Finder A public service for individuals who want to locate a physician in Minnesota. The physician finder can be searched by physician's last name, clinic name, specialty, and more. Drug Information Information on prescription and over-the-counter medicine. Drug Information from MedlinePlus Reliable information on prescription and over-the-counter drugs plus supplements and herbals. Pharmacy and You (American Pharmacists Association) Website from the American Pharmacists Association, designed to bring you the latest information about how to work with your pharmacist to help you make the most of your medicines. Site includes information about pharmacists, your medicines, and your personal medication records, along with related health news. Pill Identification Wizard This website can help you identify medications sold in the United States. Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs Free guidance for consumers on prescription drug prices Medical Tests and Procedures Information on diagnostic tests and medical procedures. Lab Tests Online Designed to help you, as a patient or caregiver, better understand the many clinical lab tests that are part of routine care as well as diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of conditions and disease. Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide: Diagnostic Tests Personal and Family Health History Family History (MedlinePlus) Find out more about how family history affects health. My Family Health Portrait A tool from the U.S. Surgeon General to make a personalized family health history report, to share with your family or health care providers. Online tool also available in Spanish; downloadable form also available in Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Polish, and French. Personal Medical Records (MedlinePlus) Advice from the trusted source of MedlinePlus on how to keep track of your personal health records. Multicultural and Multilingual Resources Information focused on specific cultural groups and/or written in other languages. The 24 Language Project Electronic access to over 200 health education brochures and sound recordings in 24 different languages, including Cambodian, Hmong, Somali, Russian, Vietnamese and Spanish. MedlinePlus - Spanish version Spanish version of MedlinePlus, providing commercial free, reliable, free health information including health topics, drug information, health news, medical encyclopedia and dictionary, interactive tutorials, and more. Health Information Translations A collaborative initiative to improve health education for limited English proficiency patients. Languages include Hmong, Somali Vietnamese, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, and more. Healthy Roads Media Easy to understand health information in varied formats and multiple languages, including Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Hmong, and more. Health topics covered include asthma, diabetes, nutrition, smoking, women's health, and more. Multicultural Health Websites (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) Links to websites related to multicultural health concerns for African American, Latino American, Native American, and Asian American/Pacific Islander health. American Indian Health An information portal to issues affecting the health and well-being of American Indians. Asian American Health This website is designed to increase public awareness of the health concerns of Asian Americans African American Health MedlinePlus health information relevant to African Americans. HmongHealth.org Health information relevant to the Hmong community in both Hmong and English. Alternative and Complementary Medicine Information resources on alternative medicine procedures and treatments. National Center for Alternative and Complementary Medicine (NCCAM) NCCAM is the division of the National Institute of Health concerned with alternative medicine. This website provides professional and consumer information related to alternative and complementary therapies. Taking Charge of Your Health Developed by the Center for Spirituality and Healing at the University of Minnesota, this website provides useful information on complementary therapies. Complementary & Alternative Medicine Mayo Clinic Find information on complementary and alternative therapies and medicines. Environmental Health & Toxicology Learn more about environmental toxins and their affect on your health Household Products Database Health and safety information household products Haz-Map Information on hazardous chemicals and occupational diseases. Toxtown Interactive guide to toxic chemicals and environmental health risks. Also available in Spanish at http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/espanol Arthritis MedlinePlus Arthritis Commerical free, reliable free arthritis information including drug information, news, definitions, interactive tutorials and more. NIH Senior Health- Arthritis Health information for older adults and their family members and friends. Includes audio and the ability to increase and decrease text size and screen contrast for easier readability. Diabetes MedlinePlus Diabetes Commercial free, reliable diabetes information including drug information, news, definitions, interactive tutorials and more. National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse Information on the disease, prevention, treatment, complications and statistics. Deciphering Diabetes MedSpeak Developed by the Medical Library Association to help the public translate common diabetes-related "medspeak" terms. Cancer MedlinePlus Cancer Commercial free, reliable cancer information including drug information, news, definitions, interactive tutorials and more. Cancer.gov Reliable information for practitioners and consumers regarding types of cancer, treatment, clinical trials and more. Deciphering Breast Cancer MedSpeak Developed by the Medical Library Association to help you translate common breast cancer-related "medspeak" terms. Heart Disease MedlinePlus Heart Disease Commerical free, reliable free arthritis information including drug information, news, definitions, interactive tutorials and more. American Heart Association This is the national homepage for the American Heart Association, where information on daily living, specific diseases, fundraising, research, advocacy and more can be found. HIV/AIDS MedlinePlus AIDS Commerical free, reliable free arthritis information including drug information, news, definitions, interactive tutorials and more. CDC- HIV/AIDS This Centers for Disease Control website covers in-depth information on the disease including prevention, treatment and information for specific groups of people. Influenza Influenza (Bio-Medical Library guide) Produced by the University of Minnesota's Bio-Medical library, this guide gives links to several relevant resources. CDC- Influenza This Centers for Disease Control website covers in-depth information on the disease including prevention, treatment and information for specific groups of people. Mental Health MedlinePlus Mental Health Commercial free, reliable free mental health information including drug information, news, definitions, interactive tutorials and more. Mental Health Center- Mayo Clinic Find information on mental health and mental illness, specific disorders and mental health treatments. SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Mental Health Information Center provides information about various mental health topics. Alzheimer's MedlinePlus Alzheimer's Commercial free, reliable Alzheimer's information including drug information, news, definitions, interactive tutorials and more. NIH Senior Health: Alzheimer's Information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and research. This page allows the ability to change text size, contrast and provides audio for all information provided. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) PTSD- National Institute of Mental Health Information on the illness, signs and symptoms, treatment and getting help. National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder This website is an ducational resource on PTSD and traumatic stress, for veterans and also for mental health care providers, researchers and the general public. Women's Health MedlinePlus Women's Health Commercial free, reliable free mental health information including drug information, news, definitions, interactive tutorials and more. Healthymnwomen.org A collaborative project between the Minnesota Department of Health and the University of Minnesota Deborah E. Powell Center for Women’s Health. The site is created to provide reliable health resources for women in Minnesota with an emphasis on prevention and well-being. For More Information Looking for more in-depth consumer health information? The Medical Library Association's Consumer and Patient Health Information Section (CAPHIS) provides a list of the top 100 websites you can trust. CAPHIS Top 100 List Page Coordinator: Karla Block block006@tc.umn.edu

These resources about personal health are recommended by librarians at the Bio-Medical Library, University of Minnesota.
 

On This Page

Information about the U of M Bio-Medical Library Tips and Tutorials on Using and Evaluating Health Resources Health News General Health Information Health Information for Kids and Teens Dictionaries, Encyclopedias and Atlases Directories Drug Information Medical Tests and Procedures Personal and Family Health History Multicultural and Multilingual Resources Alternative and Complementary Medicine

Environmental Health & Toxicology Arthritis Diabetes Cancer Heart Disease HIV/AIDS Influenza Mental Health Alzheimer's Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Women's Health For More Information

Information about the U of M Bio-Medical Library

Information on library resources, services, and trainings.

• Bio-Medical Library Website
  Key point of entry to the library website including information on print and electronic resources, borrowing policies and library services and hours.

• Bio-Medical Library Reference Services

• E-mail Reference Service
  Ask a reference question via e-mail.

• Archived Workshop Recordings
  Library staff have recorded some of our popular workshops (like "Finding Electronic Full-Text: Tips and Tricks") that you can view at your convenience.

• Research Help, Guides, and Tutorials
  Learn how to get help with library questions, or use one of our guides or tutorials.

• Services for Visitors and Patients

• Biomedical Information Service
  Fee-based research and delivery of articles for people not affiliated with the University of Minnesota.

Tips and Tutorials on Using and Evaluating Health Resources

Finding good health information takes practice. Use these sources to help.

• MedlinePlus- Guide to Healthy Web Surfing
  Practical suggestions for evaluating health-related information.

• MedlinePlus- Evaluating Internet Health Information
  Animated informational tour on evaluating health information on the web. It runs 16 minutes and requires a Flash plug-in.

• Medical Information on the Internet- A Guide for Health Reporters and Consumers
  This step-by-step tutorial will take you through a short training focusing on how to find and evaluate health information on the Internet.

• MedlinePlus Tour
  A narrated animated tour of the main features of MedlinePlus. It runs about 8 minutes and requires a Flash plug-in.

• Deciphering Medspeak
  Developed by the Medical Library Association to help you translate common "medspeak" terms and solve your Rx riddles. Three disease-specific brochures (diabetes, breast cancer, and heart disease) are also available in addition to the general brochure.

• Understanding Medical Research (MedlinePlus)
  Information from MedlinePlus to help you understand and evaluate medical research that you hear about in the media.

Health News

News sources relevant to your health

• EurekAlert!: Medicine & Health
  Breaking news, medical/science news releases, and more.

• Health News from MedlinePlus
  Health news from the past 30-90 days, from Reuters Health Information and HealthDay. News can be viewed by date or topic, with links to related news and relevant MedlinePlus Health Topics pages.

• NIH News in Health
  A monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest National Institute of Health research.

General Health Information

Find general health and wellness information for men, women, seniors and children.

• MedlinePlus
  Commercial free, reliable free health information including health topics, drug information, health news, medical encyclopedia and dictionary, interactive tutorials and more.

• Easy to Read Health Information
  MedlinePlus' collection of easy-to-read health information on a variety of topics/

• Interactive Tutorials from MedlinePlus
  Animated tutorials with sound that explain conditions or procedures.

• MedlinePlus: Understanding Medical Research

• Talking with Your Doctor
  Information from MedlinePlus about getting the most out of visits with your doctor or other health care professional.

• My Health Minnesota → Go Local
  Listing of health services and providers throughout Minnesota, with links to reliable health information in MedlinePlus. Part of the National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus Go Local initiative.

• PubMed
  PubMed is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that includes over 16 million citations from MEDLINE and other life science journals for biomedical articles back to the 1950s. PubMed includes links to full text articles and other related resources.

• PubMed Tutorial
  PubMed can be confusing, watch this tutorial to get a better understanding of how to use this resource.

• Electronic Library for Minnesota (ELM)- Health and Medicine Databases
  Search ELM for magazine, newspaper, and journal articles, eBooks, and information from reference sources available to all Minnesota residents at no charge!

• Consumer Health Library Directory
  This database contains information about consumer health libraries around the US and the world.

• Well-Connected
  Well-Connected is a library of reports on common diseases and wellness issues. Each report is an in-depth discussion of the latest information on treatments, risk factors, causes, diagnostic tests, and preventative measures.

• MayoClinic.com
  Resource to help people manage their health with useful tools and up-to-date information on diseases and lifestyles.

• Minnesota Department of Health
  Links to information about public health, health care and health statistics in Minnesota. Includes links to health alerts, directory of hospitals and nursing homes, birth and death certificates, health facility complaints, flu shot clinics, and more.

• MDH Diseases and Conditions
  Information on diseases, conditions, and health alerts from the Minnesota Department of Health.

• FDA Consumer Health Information: For You and Your Family

• KidsHealth
  Health information from the Nemours Foundation, with sections geared to kids, teens, and parents.

• NIH Senior Health
  Health information for older adults and their family members and friends. Includes audio and the ability to increase and decrease text size and screen contrast for easier readability.

• Genetics Home Reference
  Genetics Home Reference is the National Library of Medicine's web site for consumer information about genetic conditions and the genes or chromosomes responsible for those conditions.

• Understanding Research Study Designs (Bio-Medical Library guide)
  In order to find the best possible evidence, it helps to understand the basic design of research studies; this guide will help you do this.

• Top Ten Most Useful Websites
  The Medical Library Association's top recommendations for useful health websites.

Health Information for Kids and Teens

• Health Resoures for Kids and Teens
  Looking for health information specifically designed for kids and teens? Check out our subject guide for more information, with recommendations from librarians at the Health Sciences Libraries, University of Minnesota.

Dictionaries, Encyclopedias and Atlases

Find definitions and descriptions of health and disease related terms.

• Medical Dictionary from MedlinePlus

• Acronyms and Initialisms for Health Information Resources
  Acronyms and initialisms for global information and data resources in health, medical, and veterinary sciences.

• AMA Atlas of the Body
  Anatomy and medical illustrations from the American Medical Association

Directories

Find a health care professional

• My Health Minnesota → Go Local
  Listing of health services and providers throughout Minnesota, with links to reliable health information in MedlinePlus. Part of the National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus Go Local initiative.

• Finding Doctors and Hospitals (Bio-Medical Library guide)
  Produced by the University of Minnesota's Bio-Medical library, this guide gives links to several relevant resources.

• Doctor Finder (AMA's Physician Select)
  Use this site to find either a specific doctor's contact information, or to find doctors who match geographic and specialty criteria.

• MedlinePlus Directories
  Includes directories for physicians and other health professionals; and hospitals and other health facilities. Includes links to AMA Physician Select, AMA Hospital Select, ADA Member Directory, Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator, and more

• Minnesota Medical Association Physician Finder
  A public service for individuals who want to locate a physician in Minnesota. The physician finder can be searched by physician's last name, clinic name, specialty, and more.

Drug Information

Information on prescription and over-the-counter medicine.

• Drug Information from MedlinePlus
  Reliable information on prescription and over-the-counter drugs plus supplements and herbals.

• Pharmacy and You (American Pharmacists Association)
  Website from the American Pharmacists Association, designed to bring you the latest information about how to work with your pharmacist to help you make the most of your medicines. Site includes information about pharmacists, your medicines, and your personal medication records, along with related health news.

• Pill Identification Wizard
  This website can help you identify medications sold in the United States.

• Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs
  Free guidance for consumers on prescription drug prices

Medical Tests and Procedures

Information on diagnostic tests and medical procedures.

• Lab Tests Online
  Designed to help you, as a patient or caregiver, better understand the many clinical lab tests that are part of routine care as well as diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of conditions and disease.

• Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide: Diagnostic Tests

Personal and Family Health History

• Family History (MedlinePlus)
  Find out more about how family history affects health.

• My Family Health Portrait
  A tool from the U.S. Surgeon General to make a personalized family health history report, to share with your family or health care providers. Online tool also available in Spanish; downloadable form also available in Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Polish, and French.

• Personal Medical Records (MedlinePlus)
  Advice from the trusted source of MedlinePlus on how to keep track of your personal health records.

Multicultural and Multilingual Resources

Information focused on specific cultural groups and/or written in other languages.

• The 24 Language Project
  Electronic access to over 200 health education brochures and sound recordings in 24 different languages, including Cambodian, Hmong, Somali, Russian, Vietnamese and Spanish.

• MedlinePlus - Spanish version
  Spanish version of MedlinePlus, providing commercial free, reliable, free health information including health topics, drug information, health news, medical encyclopedia and dictionary, interactive tutorials, and more.

• Health Information Translations
  A collaborative initiative to improve health education for limited English proficiency patients. Languages include Hmong, Somali Vietnamese, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, and more.

• Healthy Roads Media
  Easy to understand health information in varied formats and multiple languages, including Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Hmong, and more. Health topics covered include asthma, diabetes, nutrition, smoking, women's health, and more.

• Multicultural Health Websites (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
  Links to websites related to multicultural health concerns for African American, Latino American, Native American, and Asian American/Pacific Islander health.

• American Indian Health
  An information portal to issues affecting the health and well-being of American Indians.

• Asian American Health
  This website is designed to increase public awareness of the health concerns of Asian Americans

• African American Health
  MedlinePlus health information relevant to African Americans.

• HmongHealth.org
  Health information relevant to the Hmong community in both Hmong and English.

Alternative and Complementary Medicine

Information resources on alternative medicine procedures and treatments.

• National Center for Alternative and Complementary Medicine (NCCAM)
  NCCAM is the division of the National Institute of Health concerned with alternative medicine. This website provides professional and consumer information related to alternative and complementary therapies.

• Taking Charge of Your Health
  Developed by the Center for Spirituality and Healing at the University of Minnesota, this website provides useful information on complementary therapies.

• Complementary & Alternative Medicine Mayo Clinic
  Find information on complementary and alternative therapies and medicines.

Environmental Health & Toxicology

Learn more about environmental toxins and their affect on your health

• Household Products Database
  Health and safety information household products

• Haz-Map
  Information on hazardous chemicals and occupational diseases.

• Toxtown
  Interactive guide to toxic chemicals and environmental health risks. Also available in Spanish at http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/espanol

Arthritis

• MedlinePlus Arthritis
  Commerical free, reliable free arthritis information including drug information, news, definitions, interactive tutorials and more.

• NIH Senior Health- Arthritis
  Health information for older adults and their family members and friends. Includes audio and the ability to increase and decrease text size and screen contrast for easier readability.

Diabetes

• MedlinePlus Diabetes
  Commercial free, reliable diabetes information including drug information, news, definitions, interactive tutorials and more.

• National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
  Information on the disease, prevention, treatment, complications and statistics.

• Deciphering Diabetes MedSpeak
  Developed by the Medical Library Association to help the public translate common diabetes-related "medspeak" terms.

Cancer

• MedlinePlus Cancer
  Commercial free, reliable cancer information including drug information, news, definitions, interactive tutorials and more.

• Cancer.gov
  Reliable information for practitioners and consumers regarding types of cancer, treatment, clinical trials and more.

• Deciphering Breast Cancer MedSpeak
  Developed by the Medical Library Association to help you translate common breast cancer-related "medspeak" terms.

Heart Disease

• MedlinePlus Heart Disease
  Commerical free, reliable free arthritis information including drug information, news, definitions, interactive tutorials and more.

• American Heart Association
  This is the national homepage for the American Heart Association, where information on daily living, specific diseases, fundraising, research, advocacy and more can be found.

HIV/AIDS

• MedlinePlus AIDS
  Commerical free, reliable free arthritis information including drug information, news, definitions, interactive tutorials and more.

• CDC- HIV/AIDS
  This Centers for Disease Control website covers in-depth information on the disease including prevention, treatment and information for specific groups of people.

Influenza

• Influenza (Bio-Medical Library guide)
  Produced by the University of Minnesota's Bio-Medical library, this guide gives links to several relevant resources.

• CDC- Influenza
  This Centers for Disease Control website covers in-depth information on the disease including prevention, treatment and information for specific groups of people.

Mental Health

• MedlinePlus Mental Health
  Commercial free, reliable free mental health information including drug information, news, definitions, interactive tutorials and more.

• Mental Health Center- Mayo Clinic
  Find information on mental health and mental illness, specific disorders and mental health treatments.

• SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center
  Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Mental Health Information Center provides information about various mental health topics.

Alzheimer's

• MedlinePlus Alzheimer's
  Commercial free, reliable Alzheimer's information including drug information, news, definitions, interactive tutorials and more.

• NIH Senior Health: Alzheimer's
  Information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and research. This page allows the ability to change text size, contrast and provides audio for all information provided.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• PTSD- National Institute of Mental Health
  Information on the illness, signs and symptoms, treatment and getting help.

• National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  This website is an ducational resource on PTSD and traumatic stress, for veterans and also for mental health care providers, researchers and the general public.

Women's Health

• MedlinePlus Women's Health
  Commercial free, reliable free mental health information including drug information, news, definitions, interactive tutorials and more.

• Healthymnwomen.org
  A collaborative project between the Minnesota Department of Health and the University of Minnesota Deborah E. Powell Center for Women’s Health. The site is created to provide reliable health resources for women in Minnesota with an emphasis on prevention and well-being.

For More Information

Looking for more in-depth consumer health information? The Medical Library Association's Consumer and Patient Health Information Section (CAPHIS) provides a list of the top 100 websites you can trust.

• CAPHIS Top 100 List

Page Coordinator: Karla Block block006@tc.umn.edu

Last Updated: June 14, 2007, 12:20 pm