Health & Medical Information Sites
Guide to the leading resources for medical reference information. With few exceptions the sites below are available for free and without registration.
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Over 4,000 A-to-Z articles on diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries, with images.medlineplus.gov -
Information on 2,000+ lab tests along with testing algorithms and result interpretation guides.arupconsult.com - Professional Resource -
Health and medical information site developed by the Australian government.betterhealth.vic.gov.au -
Medical center with comprehensive disease, symptom, drug, and doctor information.clevelandclinic.org -
Easy-to-read drug information and useful online tools including a pill identifier.drugs.com -
Consumer health articles focused on first aid and emergencies, with slideshows and quizzes.emedicinehealth.com -
Point-of-care diagnostic and treatment information for doctors. Subscription required.epocrates.com - Professional Resource -
A-Z pharmaceutical drugs database including side effects, dosages, interactions, and user reviews.everydayhealth.com -
Rapid access, point-of-care medical reference for primary care and emergency clinicians.fpnotebook.com - Professional Resource -
Daily medical news for clinicians by specialty, with meeting coverage, podcasts, and free CME.healio.com - Professional Resource -
Homepage of the U.S. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health and its offices and programs.health.gov - Also see: MyHealthfinder -
Digital health platform that provides medical information, tools, and inspirational stories.healthcentral.com -
Australia-based source of disease, symptom, medicine, and healthcare facility information.healthdirect.gov.au -
Medically reviewed articles on 200+ health topics, with appointment guides and Medicare help.resources.healthgrades.com -
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Trusted health information, free tools, news, and doctor-reviewed resources.healthline.com -
Patient guides to the advantages and disadvantages of treatment options and healthcare services.informedhealth.org -
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Doctor-produced health articles, news, slideshows, quizzes, and drug information.medicinenet.com -
Plain-language health information from the National Library of Medicine, with an encyclopedia.medlineplus.gov -
Medical information for specialists, physicians, and industry professionals.medscape.com - Professional Resource -
The world's most widely used medical guides, with consumer and professional versions available.merckmanuals.com -
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U.S. medical research agency offering research news, funding, trials, and health information.nih.gov - Professional Resource -
Scotland's national health information service with a symptom checker and service finders.nhsinform.scot -
A-to-Z index of health topics, interactive tools, service finders, GP booking, and NHS 111.www.nhs.uk -
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Comprehensive database of peer-reviewed medical reference articles.statpearls.com - Also see: StatPearls on NIH Bookshelf (No Registration) -
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Principal agency for protecting the health of U.S. citizens.hhs.gov -
Evidence-based clinical decision support resource for healthcare providers.uptodate.com - Professional Resource -
Consumer information on medical conditions, fitness, nutrition, and healthy living.verywellhealth.com -
