The National Institute of Health (NIH)
which provides and extensive repository of all types of health information. Over a billion hits to the NIH Web sites are recorded each year.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This is a one-stop link to a multitude of federal information resources online. For health topics, choose the health category on the Web site banner.
FedStats
FedStats is the gateway to statistics and information produced by over 100 agencies in the federal government, as well as state, county and local area data. The site can be searched by specific terms with the A-Z list or agencies by subject area or agency name. Budget documents, working papers and Federal Register notices are also available.
USAGov.gov
The U. S. Government’s official Web portal. In the “information by topic” section, click on health and nutrition.
Health.gov
A portal to the Web sites of a number of multi-agency health initiatives and activities of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and other federal departments and agencies.
National Food Safety Initiative
Gateway to U. S. Government food safety information.
Recalls.gov
This Web site leads to all federal recalls, including consumer products, food, medicines, cosmetics and environmental products. Reporting agencies include the Food and Drug Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Science.gov
Search 17 U. S. Government science organizations within 12 federal agencies. Click on health and medicine or agriculture and food.
Nutrition.gov
This consumer Web site aims to help users “eat smart.” It links to MyPyramid.gov (http://www.mypyramid.gov) where individuals can find help choosing nutritious foods based on the food guide pyramid.
Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC)
FNIC is one of several information centers at the National Agricultural Library. Among the features of this Web site are an A-Z list of food and nutrition topics, food safety, dietary supplements, food composition, dietary guidelines, the food guide pyramid, and various reports and studies.
HHS Home
This site has an incredible collection of information: diseases and conditions; safety and wellness; drug and food; disasters and emergencies; grants and funding; families and children; aging; specific populations (men, women, children, seniors, disabled, racial and ethnic minorities, homeless); resource locators for healthcare providers and healthcare facilities; policies and regulations; and reference collections (dictionaries, databases, publications, statistics and reports).
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
The mission of the AHRQ is to improve the quality, efficiency, safety and effectiveness of health care for all Americans. Of interest is the section for consumers and patients, which has information on health plans, health insurance and on quality of care.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC home page links to current topics, travelers’ health information, vaccines and immunization information, an alphabetical health topic index, publications list, state and national data and statistics, and more. Direct access to a variety of CDC reports, guidelines and other data is available at http://wonder.cdc.gov
National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
NCHS is responsible for the collection, analyses, and dissemination of health statistics. An index of subjects, FASTATS A-Z, gives the researcher the latest statistics and links to comprehensive reports.
The CDC National Prevention Information Network (NPIN)
NPIN provides information on HIV, STD and TB prevention. Telephone: 1-800-458-5231 (M-F, 9a.m.-8p.m. ET)
Healthfinder
In 1997 HHS launched this user-friendly, consumer-oriented Web site. Over 50 online check-ups.
Medicare
Telephone: 1-800-Medicare Provided by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). In addition to general information on Medicare and benefits, there is a Nursing Home Database (“Nursing Home Compare”) listing every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home.
National Health Information Center (NHIC)
The NHIC was established by HHS in 1979 by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (http://odphp.osophs.dhhs.gov) as a health information referral system. The Web site provides a list of the Federal Health Information Centers and Clearinghouses, a list of the annual National Health Observances, the current Toll-Free Numbers for Health Information, many publications, and a Health Information Resource Database.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
NIH is one of the eight agencies of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. It consists of 27 separate institutes and centers. To access any of these off the home page, click on “institutes” and choose from the list for a direct link. Choose “health information” on the home page for links to Health Topics A-Z, body systems, conditions and diseases, and quick links to information on the health of children, men, women, seniors and minorities.
National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine (NCCAM).
The NCCAM Clearinghouse responds to inquiries and distributes publications.
National Library of Medicine (NLM)
A wealth of information is offered by NLM, the world’s largest medical library and a part of the National Institutes of Health. MEDLINE, its database of references and abstracts, is available as PubMed on this Web site. This is also the site for NLM’s online catalog and many other medical databases. There is a link to the extensive list of databases on the home page.
MedlinePlus
NLM created MedlinePlus to help consumers more easily access health information (it is also available in Spanish). MedlinePlus provides extensive information on diseases, conditions, and wellness issues and has a dictionary, drug information, and directories to find doctors, dentists and hospitals.
Men’s Health
Information on selected men’s health issues. (National Institutes of Health)
NIHSeniorHealth.gov
A web site to link people over 60 to the resources on health and aging from the National Institutes of Health. (National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine)
National Women’s Health Information Center
Health information for women. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
ClinicalTrials.gov
ClinicalTrials.gov provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers. It states the trial’s purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details. This information should be used in conjunction with advice from health care professionals. There is also general information about clinical trials.
NIH clinical alerts and advisories
NLM provides these alerts to expedite release of findings from the NIH-funded clinical trials where the release could significantly affect morbidity and mortality.
ClinicalStudyResults.org
This is a central, Web-based repository for clinical study results in a reader- friendly, standardized format. The information is provided in the interest of full scientific disclosure of clinical study results for U.S. marketed pharmaceuticals and is for informational purposes only.
Household Products Database
Health and safety information on household products, including Material Safety Data Sheets prepared by manufacturers.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The FDA regulates food, drugs, medical devices, biologics, animal feed and drugs, cosmetics, and radiation-emitting products. The site has information on recalls and product safety, FDA activities, laws and regulations, and current news. There is an A-Z index for searching.
The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN)
CFSAN is one of six centers within the FDA. It deals with cosmetics, food labeling, plant and dairy foods and beverages, seafood, and special nutritionals, such as dietary supplements and infant formula.
Directory of Mental Health Resources
Directory of federal agencies, professional organizations, support organizations, and organizations for specific illnesses related to mental health. (U. S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Drug Information
Information on prescription and over-the-counter medicines. (National Library of Medicine)
Toll-free Numbers for Health Information
Selected toll-free numbers for organizations that provide health-related information, education, and support. (National Health Information Center)
Understanding Medical Research
Quick overview of medical research, including how to find and understand research results. (National Institutes of Health)