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1 | National Institutes of Health (NIH) http://www.nih.gov/ US Government department in charge of medical research. | Medicine / Research |
2 | WebMD http://www.webmd.com/ Resource for consumers, physicians, nurses, and educators. Includes news, chat forums, health quizzes and consumer product updates. | |
3 | MayoClinic.com http://www.mayoclinic.com/ Clinical experts provide current medical information and news on health topics. | Education / Patient Education |
4 | MedicineNet http://www.medicinenet.com/ Describes conditions, diseases, tests, and procedures, with a medical dictionary. | Education / Patient Education |
5 | Mercola Optimal Wellness Center http://www.mercola.com/ Free weekly newsletter of top medical news on subjects including cause, prevention and alternative treatment for a variety of common medical conditions. | Alternative / Resources / Magazines and E-zines |
6 | MyFitnessPal http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ Free online food diary, calorie counter with large food database. Also calculates calories burned by exercise. Free mobile apps. Discussion forum. | Weight Loss / Support Groups |
7 | Drugs.com http://www.drugs.com/ Online drug information in an A to Z format. Includes information about clinical trials, latest news, drug interactions, and a pill identifier. | Pharmacy / Drugs and Medications |
8 | Men's Health http://www.menshealth.com/ Site contains daily tips and articles on fitness, nutrition, relationships, sex, career and lifestyle. | Fitness / News and Media / Magazines and E-zines |
9 | Weight Watchers International http://www.weightwatchers.com/ Offers a holistic approach to weight loss. Includes details of the Momentum program, recipes and food tips, meeting locations and success stories. | Weight Loss / Resources |
10 | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/ Mission is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Includes guidelines, articles and resources for consumers and health professionals. | Conditions and Diseases / Infectious Diseases |
11 | Psychology Today http://www.psychologytoday.com/ Featured columns on relationships, mental health education, and work related issues. Recent mental health news and archives. Includes a national therapist directory. | Mental Health / News |
12 | Medscape http://www.medscape.com/ Features medical journal articles, images, case reports, medical news, free Medline, CME, and drug searching. | Medicine / Reference / Online Databases / Medline |
13 | Health Media Ventures, Inc. http://health.com/ Presents articles from the print version, with searchable information on conditions, diseases and health advice. | News and Media / Publications / Magazines and E-zines |
14 | NHS Choices http://www.nhs.uk/ Information on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living. | Education / Patient Education |
15 | Health Boards http://www.healthboards.com/ Moderated message boards covering cancer, allergies, alternative health, mental health, cerebral palsy, and disabilities. | Support Groups / Conditions and Diseases / Chats and Forums |
16 | World Health Organization http://www.who.int/ Publication catalog, media resources, health articles, and current health news. List of upcoming health events, conferences, and summits. English, Spanish, and French. | Organizations |
17 | Self Magazine http://www.self.com/ Find some of the stories that appear in the print magazine each month, health calculators, workout slide shows, and fitness forums. | Fitness / News and Media / Magazines and E-zines |
18 | Kids Health http://kidshealth.org/ Includes articles, animations, games, and health resources for parents, teens, and children. | Child Health |
19 | Prevention Magazine http://www.prevention.com/ Information about getting fit, losing weight, and living healthier lives from Prevention.com. | Fitness / News and Media / Magazines and E-zines |
20 | Food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov/ The Consumer Protection Agency of the U.S. Government which monitors medical devices, foods, drugs, biologics, veterinary medicine, and toxicological research. | Public Health and Safety / Organizations |
21 | Makeup Alley http://www.makeupalley.com/ A beauty community featuring articles, interviews, a makeup swap, product reviews and message board. | Beauty / Cosmetics / Advice |
22 | NetHealth Online Guide http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/ A comprehensive guide to health on the Internet, with reviews and links to hundreds of online resources. | Education / Patient Education |
23 | Fitness Magazine http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/ Fitness, beauty, wellness, food and other topics. Includes recipe finder and email newsletter. | Fitness / News and Media / Magazines and E-zines |
24 | RxList http://www.rxlist.com/ Searchable cross index of US prescription products providing links to full prescribing information as well as patient education material. | Pharmacy / Drugs and Medications |
25 | Express Scripts http://www.express-scripts.com/ Pharmacy benefits manager provides members with the capability to refill prescriptions on-line, check an order status, and research drug and health information. | Pharmacy / Prescription Services |