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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A-Z listing of over 4,000 medical articles on diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries and surgeries.medlineplus.gov -
Laboratory test selection tool. Provides point-of-care diagnostic and interpretive information.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 -
Principal agency for protecting the health of U.S. citizens.hhs.gov -
Easy-to-read drug information and useful online tools including a pill identifier.drugs.com -
Evidence-based clinical information resource from EBSCO Health.dynamed.com - Limited Free Access (10 articles/month) -
Doctor-produced medical information to help patients make informed healthcare choices.emedicinehealth.com -
Point of care diagnostic and treatment information for doctors. Subscription required.online.epocrates.com - Professional Resource -
A-Z pharmaceutical drugs database including side effects, dosages, interactions and user reviews.everydayhealth.com -
Free and quick condition reference for medical professionals. Material sourced from 100+ doctors.explainmedicine.com - Professional Resource -
Rapid access, point-of-care medical reference for primary care and emergency clinicians.fpnotebook.com - Professional Resource -
News, multimedia, Q&A columns, blogs, and peer-reviewed journals.healio.com - Professional Resource -
Digital health platform that provides medical information, tools, and inspirational stories.healthcentral.com -
Australia-based source of disease, symptoms, medicine, and healthcare facilities information.healthdirect.gov.au -
Prevention and wellness information for consumers. Evidence-based, actionable, and easy to use.healthfinder.gov -
Trusted health information, free tools, news and doctor-reviewed resources.healthline.com -
Patient guides to the advantages and disadvantages of treatment options and health care services.informedhealth.org -
Designed to help patients understand all aspects of medical lab tests.labtestsonline.org -
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Drug and disease libraries, lifestyle articles, and lab procedure information.medbroadcast.com -
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Diseases, symptoms, injuries, and more with photographs and illustrations.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 -
Australian health platform with comprehensive condition and drug information and medical advice.mydr.com.au -
Independent UK publication focusing on diet, nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle.netdoctor.co.uk -
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Largest biomedical research agency in the world and focal point for medical research in the U.S.nih.gov - Professional Resource -
Physician-reviewed blog including information on diet and nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle.onhealth.com -
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Journal executive summaries and concise interactive educational material.univadis.com - Professional Resource, Registration Required -
Evidence-based clinical decision support resource for health care providers.uptodate.com - Professional Resource -
Consumer information on medical conditions, fitness, nutrition, and healthy living.verywellhealth.com -
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Wikipedia's portal to medicine, biology, nursing, dentistry, pharmacology, and psychiatry.en.wikipedia.org