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There is an abundance of medical and health related information available online, but what can you trust? The databases and websites linked below are a good starting place for finding quality information online. Be sure to discuss all health concerns with your personal health care professional.
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Alt Health Watch
from EBSCOhostFull text articles on the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.
AtoZ World Food
AtoZ World Food contains traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world in all course categories: appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, and beverages. Additionally, AtoZ World Food covers food culture in six categories: National Cuisine, Regional Cuisine, Daily Meals, Dining Etiquette, Special Occasion Foods, and Food Trivia.BrainHQ
Exercise your memory, attention, and more! As with physical exercise, brain exercise can help you test your brain and improve your performance in order to feel your best. BrainHQ has more than two dozen brain-training exercises organized into six categories: Attention, Brain Speed, Memory, People Skills, Intelligence, and Navigation. Access brain training on most internet-connected devices and at the right level for you and your busy life. Start today!Chrome browser is recommended.
Online account is required. Children under the age of 13 should have a parent or guardian open this account.
Consumer Health Complete
from EBSCOhostConsumer Health Complete has full text journals, magazines, and reference books dealing with health, wellness, fitness, and nutrition - coverage includes a focus on the complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health and wellness. Browse medical, health-related and drug reference books, read articles on health and fitness, and find sources for alternative health information.
Gale eBooks
Instantly access reference eBooks on many subjects. These trusted, authoritative reference works are available 24/7!Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
from EBSCOhostThis rich collection of consumer health information provides access to more than 80 full-text consumer health magazines, including American Fitness, Better Nutrition, Harvard Health Letter, Men's Health, Muscle & Fitness, Prevention, Vegetarian Times and many others. While covering a wide variety of subjects, including information on specific diseases, users have access to Clinical Reference Systems reports, in both English and Spanish, and Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary.
Science Reference Center
from EBSCOhostTopics include biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science, health and medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science and society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife. Designed to meet every student researchers needs, Science Reference Center contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources
Statista.com
Statista.com is one of the first statistic portals in the world to integrate data on over 80,000 topics from over 18,000 sources onto a single professional platform. Categorized into 21 market sectors, Statista.com provides direct access to quantitative data on media, business, finance, politics, and a wide variety of other areas of interest or markets. Great for business owners, students, and curious people alike!Web Links
Powered by the global neuroscience community and overseen by an editorial board of leading neuroscientists from around the world, BrainFacts.org shares the stories of scientific discovery and the knowledge they reveal.
CDC Health
The official website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides information on health and safety, scientific articles, data, statistics, tools and resources.
Clinical Trials
ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world.
Drugs.com
Provides free, peer-reviewed, accurate and independent data on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines & natural products.
Food And Drug Administration
Website of the federal government agency tasked with protecting and promoting health.
Health in Aging
American Geriatrics Society Foundation for Health in Aging (FHA) provides information on health and medication, as well as tools for finding healthcare professionals and assisted living services.
Healthcare Blue Book
A free consumer guide to help determine fair prices in your area for healthcare services including surgery, hospital stays, doctor visits, and medical tests.
Healthy Children
Articles and health information for children, including safety and prevention tips for common illnesses, a useful "Symptom Checker" tool, charts for immunization schedules, safety checklists by age groups, and searches for pediatricians by zip code.
Mayo Clinic
A well-respected site offering a number of search options for visitors in pursuit of health information and resources.
Medline Plus
Health information from the National Institutes of Health.
Merck Manuals Online
The CDC health topics geared specifically toward men. Includes fact sheets, recommendations for healthy living, statistical information, and additional resources.
Men's Health
The official website of these reputable medical reference books provides a variety of free authoritative articles on general health topics, medical symptoms, medical emergencies, medication, and health-related news. You can use either the professional or the consumer manual to find the right content suitable for anyone from a practitioner to a patient.
Ohio Department of Health
Visit Public Information Requests for Health Care Provider information.
PubMed
PubMed comprises more than 25 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher websites.
WebMD
WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information.
Women's Health
Provides a large variety of health topics for women and girls. Includes fact sheets, articles and publications, and recommendations for other useful sources.
Drug Addiction Help
Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board (ADAMHS)Alcohol, drug, gambling and mental health services in Montgomery County. Online screening tools and treatment providers.
Montgomery County Drug Free Coalition
Download the treatment guide for a listing of services in Montgomery County. Support for people with substance abuse issues and their families.
Ohio Mental Health Addiction Services
Helps you find the assistance you need by maintaining a list of provider agencies throughout the state.
Samaritan CrisisCare
Crisis services available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Narcan is available for free through CrisisCare. Can also help teach how to obtain and administer Narcan, treatment center referrals, and more.
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