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DISCLAIMER: Information alone cannot substitute for professional medical care. Contact a healthcare provider if you are ill, injured or have symptoms that concern you. Although the sites listed below are reputable evidence-based sites, the Student Health Center does not control the content of or guarantee the information contained in these or other links.
General Medical and Health Information
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) an excellent evidence-based public health site providing extensive health information by topic and for specific populations. Has information directed at professional health care providers as well as members of the public.
Medline plus health topics A-Z Medline plus health topics A-Z - an extensive A-Z listing of topics from the National Institutes of Health about symptoms, diseases, treatments, and other healthcare issues.
Medline plus health information tools Medline plus health information tools - an enticing array of health videos, self-assessments, quizzes, tutorials and other interactive tools developed by the National Library of Medicine.
National Library of Medicine - a gateway site leading to biomedical literature, digitized exhibits, drug information, etc.
- National Institutes of Health - a reliable site for Health Topics AZ, Health Information hotlines, links, & publications as well as information about men's women's and minority health.
Up To Date for patients: - a free lay person based version of the on-line diagnosis and treatment reference
Especially for College Students
Go Ask Alice - Columbia University Healthlink A well-known interactive question & answer service from the Columbia University Health Service. You can read answers to questions that others have asked, or ask your own questions.
College health & safety topics and links from the CDC
College Drinking - research-based information from the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAA). http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/
UlifeLine- a mental health resource of the Jed Foundation oriented towards college students
Gay Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Health
National Institutes of Health http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/gaylesbianandtransgenderhealth.html GLBT research-based health information & articles plus numerous links to other organizations and information sources
International Travel
Centers for Disease Control Travel Health Information
- International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers - Information on getting ready for travel and how to find healthcare around the world
- World Health Organization International Travel & Health Page
Medications
Food and Drug Administration information on medications, medical devices, and safety
National Institutes of Health Drugs & Supplements Information from A-Z
National Library of Medicine Drug Portal
US Department of Health & Human Services information about antibiotics and other medications A-Z
Prescription Drug Abuse Information from the National Institutes of Health
Mental Health
American Psychiatric Association
Centers for Disease Control Suicide Prevention Resources:
National Institutes of Mental Health - the nation's premier entity focused on mental health information, research, and prevention.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) - a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration suicide prevention resources and links
Nutrition and Fitness
Evidence based general information:
- Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics comprehensive nutrition information from the professional organization of nation's registered dieticians
- - Food and Nutrition Information Center of the USDA
- My Plate.gov: Healthy eating & and fitness guidelines for the public and health professionals
- Nutrition topics & links from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
Vegetarian eating
- Mayo clinic's guide to a nutritious vegetarian diet:
- Medline plus the vegetarian diet:
Physical Activity
- Physical activity guidelines from the CDC
- Be active your way -Health & Human Services guidelines in English and Spanish