Health and Medicine – Wolcott Public Library

ACE American Council on Exercise exercise library, from basic to advanced, create your own workout.
Alzheimer’s Disease Research provides a comprehensive website with information about risk factors, symptoms, stages and treatments. In addition, the site provides detailed information about life with Alzheimer’s, from legal and financial matters to everyday living.
Anatomy of the Human Body Bartleby’s edition of Gray’s Anatomy
Anxiety and Depression Association of America this association seeks to provide uses with knowledge about preventing, treating, and curing disorders connected with stress. The website is constructed to allow a person with stress-related questions to find information, help and methods to take action. There are also links to connect with a professional if needed.
Attention Deficit Disorder Association this resource provides information and networking opportunities to help adults with ADD. The site is also intended for professionals who serve those with ADD. It contains factual information, advocacy, lists of various kids of resources and support, event calendars, webinars, and webcasts.
BMI-Body Mass Index from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention–formula, a calculator, information on BMI and children and teens, FAQs and related resources
CAM on PubMed search PubMed for citations and articles limited to CAM–from the on the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine and the National Library of Medicine
Cancer Statistics Center from the American Cancer Society is a comprehensive interactive resource for learning about the cancer burden in the United States in order to promote cancer prevention and control.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention medical information from the US Department of Health and Human Services
Cleveland Clinic Health Information Center over 900 health topics, podcasts, webcasts and web chats with physicians are available on this site
ClinicalTrials.gov a registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world, includes information about a trial’s purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers–from the US National Institutes of Health and the National Library of Medicine
Connecticut Clearinghouse Behavioral Health Services Directory provides information on substance use and mental health disorders, prevention and health promotion, treatment and recovery, wellness and other related topics
Connecticut Department of Public Health news, health topics, programs and services, forms and publications and contact information
Consumersafety.org a self-funded organization with no affiliations who gather recall information from not only the CPSC, but also the FDA, and NHTSA, and present it in an easy to understand format.
Daily Med the most recent drug labels that have been submitted to the Food and Drug Administration–high quality information about marketed drugs, from the National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine
Dentist Near Me is an online resource for educating older adults and their caregivers about the importance of regular dental care, the site offers dental health education tools and links to resources to help older adults find affordable dental care
Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services Walk-In Assessment Centers for residents seeking treatment and services for an opioid addiction. Residents can also call 1-800-563-4086 to be put in touch with the closest center.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance a site for those who suffer from depression, as well as the people close to them, to find resources and treatment options.
Dermatology A to Z from the American Academy of Dermatology
Drug Information from Express Scripts information on commonly prescribed drugs
Drug Information Fact Sheets Fact sheets on both legal and illegal drugs from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Evaluating Internet Health Information from MedlinePlus, a part of the National Library of Medicine, a fifteen minute tutorial to help you evaluate health information found on the Internet
familydoctor.org health tips, conditions, patient guides, etc., from the American Academy of Family Physicians
Genetics Home Reference a guide to understanding genetic conditions from the National Institutes of Health
Hardin MD medical information, illustrations and links to reliable free articles from the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences at the University of Iowa
Harvard Nutrition Source provides evidence-based diet & nutrition information for clinicians, health professionals, the media and the public
healthfinder.gov a service of the National Health Information Center, US Department of Health and Human Services
Healthline.com offers articles, interactive infographics, and videos on a variety of health related topics
healthywomen.org medical information for women–diseases, conditions, issues, lifestyle tips, questions and answers
Hospital Compare has information about the quality of care at over 4,000 Medicare-certified hospitals across the country. You can use Hospital Compare to find hospitals and compare the quality of their care. Provided by medicare.gov-the Official U.S Government Site for Medicare
Hospital Pricemaster Filings provided by the Connecticut Department of Health Office of Health Care Access. Each Connecticut acute care hospital is required by state law to file a detailed schedule of all hospital charges
Inside Cancer a multimedia guide to the biology of cancer
the Internet Stroke Center from Washington University–information on stroke care and research for patients and families and health care professionals, includes a trials directory (see top menu bar)
Lab Tests Online current information on lab tests, searchable categories include test descriptions, medical conditions, screening group– from the American Association for Clinical Chemistry
Long Term Care Link issues associated with long term care and an extensive number of links to information from the National Care Planning Council
MayoClinic.org diseases and conditions, treatment options, drug information–from the Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic Nutrition and Healthy Eating nutrition basics from the Mayo Clinic
Medical Library Association: Deciphering Medspeak how to “translate” common medical terms and information on how to identify quality health care information on the Internet
MedicineNet.com in depth consumer medical information from a network of over 70 US board certified physicians
MedlinePlus excellent resource from the National Library of Medicine–health topics, drug information, medical encyclopedia and dictionary, news, etc.
Medscape medical specialty home pages, news, health links, free–but registration is required
Mental Health America is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans
Merck Manuals online versions of the comprehensive health reference books
Mesothelioma Center a comprehensive guide to mesothelioma including general information about the disease, a support group for asbestos victims and their families, and a list of treatment centers and top doctors across the nation
MotherToBaby CT provides free, confidential, up-to-date information on all types of exposures for women who are considering a pregnancy, pregnant, or nursing
MotherToBaby.org a service of the non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists, providing evidence-based information to mothers, health care professionals, and the general public about medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding
National Cancer Institute information for the patient and the health care professional from the National Institute of Health
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development research on topics related to the health of children, adults, and families–part of the National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health access to the combined medical and scientific information of NIH’s institutes and centers
National Library of Medicine history of medicine, exhibits, genome resources, environmental and public health, databases such as MedlinePlus, PubMed, NIH SeniorHealth, etc.
NetWellness a non-profit consumer health site providing quality information from health professional faculty at the University of Cincinnati, Case Western Reserve, and Ohio State–the “Ask an Expert” service is provided by health care professionals from the universities who volunteer their time
NOAH: New York Online Access to Health consumer health information available in English and Spanish
NORD–National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. an index of rare diseases, organizations and support groups
Nutrition.gov “easy online access to government information on food and nutrition for consumers” from the National Agricultural Library’s Food and Nutrition Information Center
NutritionFacts.org the latest in nutrition related research delivered in easy to understand video segments brought to you by Dr. Michael Greger M.D.
OMIM: Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man database of genes and genetic disorders, full text information and reference
OncoLink cancer information from the University of Pennsylvania
OSHA Occupational Health and Safety Administration–federal agency charged with the enforcement of safety and health safe its mission is to ensure healthful working conditions for working men and women
Our Bodies Ourselves Health Resource Center companion website to the classic women’s health reference book, contains book excerpts, links, resources and unique content
PDRhealth information on prescription and over the counter medications and herbal medicines
Plain Language from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Plain language makes it easier for everyone to understand and use health information
Public Health resources and information on a variety health and wellness topics
Public Health Image Library searchable database of photos, illustrations and multimedia from the Centers for Disease Control
PubMed The National Library of Medicine’s search service that provides access to over 15 million citations for biomedical articles, and links to full text articles and related resources
Summer Meal Site Finder a mapping tool from the Department Of Agriculture to find nutritious free meals for children and teens 18 and younger
2-1-1 Infoline directory of Connecticut community health and social services resources
University of Connecticut Health Center Resource Guides for Consumers guides on caregiving, your child, growing older, patient advocacy, etc.
U.S. Global Health Policy from the Kaiser Family Foundation global data on HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria and other diseases and health conditions, data by country, region or topic
U.S. News & World Report Best Diets 2014 U.S. News evaluates of the most popular diets and ranks the best
WebMD health and wellness news articles, decision support services, information on health risks and health care providers, diseases, conditions, and symptoms, free registration is required
wecan! “designed to give parents, caregivers, and entire communities a way to help children 8 to 13 years old stay at a healthy weight”–from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
What to Expect web site from the author of the What to Expect books contains information on fertility, pregnancy, toddlers, child development and safety
womenshealth.gov reliable health information for women from the US Department of Health and Human Services, National Women’s Health Information Center
World Health Organization information on diseases and health issues which affect the global population as well as information on international health emergencies and disease outbreaks
Zika Virus from the Connecticut Department of Public Health information, resources, and statistics about the Zika virus