Recommended sites
- Mayo ClinicMayoClinic.com gives you access to the experience and knowledge of the more than 2,000 physicians and scientists of the Mayo Clinic.
- Dana Farber Cancer InstituteReadable and impressive, this site explains cancer diagnosis and treatments (searchable by type of cancer). A comprehensive guide to ongoing research and clinical trails conducted by this facility is also indexed here.
- PDQ® - NCI's Comprehensive Cancer Database - National Cancer InstituteA factual database providing information about cancer treatment, prognosis, care, screening and prevention.
Drugs and Supplements
- MedlinePlus: Drugs & SupplementsNIH Alphabetical Listing of all prescription and over-the counter medications as well as herbs and supplements
Government Sponsored Sites
- MEDLINEplusReliable health information for consumers from the National Library of Medicine. Very helpful interactive tutorials address a wide range of diagnoses in consumer-friendly terms
Contains full text documents from the National Institutes of Health and links to reviewed websites.
Patient Rights
Environmental Health
- Environmental Health and Medicine EducationThe Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATDSR) offers environmental health and medicine education products for health professionals, community members, and interested members of the public.