Research Guides -- Health Information:
General Health
Internet Resources / Electronic
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Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention: Health Topics A to Z
http://www.cdc.gov/health
Information on a wealth of topics from Acute Care and Aging to Drunk Driving
to Elderly Injuries to Smallpox to Women's Health and Zoster.
Consumer
Health at the University of Wisconsin's Health Science library
http://www.hsl.wisc.edu/reference/subject_guides/consumer_health/index.cfm
Health and medical information such as symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of
disease.
Harvard
Medical School Family Health Guide: Diagnostic Tests
http://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/diagnostics.shtml
Information on diagnostic test, from whether the test will be painful to how
long you will have to wait for results.
Health Finder
http://www.healthfinder.gov
A gateway to health information developed by the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services. Healthfinder can lead you to selected online publications, clearinghouses,
databases, web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as the government
agencies and not-for-profit organizations that produce reliable information
for the public.
Yahoo: Health
http://dir.yahoo.com/Health/
InteliHealth
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/408/408.html
From health news to access to medical dictionaries and medical organizations,
this John Hopkins Medical Center sponsored website provides information from
credible sources including Harvard Medical School, U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
Hardin
Meta Directory of Internet Health Sources
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/index.html
Lists hundreds of health websites by subject.
State
of Wisconsin - Health and Safety
http://www.wisconsin.gov/state/core/health_and_safety.html
Especially useful for its public health and consumer guides links.
National Institutes of Health
http://www.nih.gov/
Click on the "Health" tab or "Health Information" for an
A-Z of health information.
MayoClinic.com
http://www.mayoclinic.com/
Reliable, straightforward information updated weekly by a team of Mayo experts
with the mission of empowering people to manage their health.
Health Web
http://www.healthweb.org/
Non-commercial health websites evaluated by the health sciences libraries of
the Greater Midwest Region and the National Network of Libraries of Medicine.
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Health
Reference Center
Includes information on: Fitness, Pregnancy, Medicine, Nutrition, Diseases,
Public Health, Occupational Health & Safety, Alcohol and Drug abuse, HMOs,
Prescription Drugs, and more.
Health
and Wellness Resource Center--Consumer
Search for information on many health topics including the medical sciences,
food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health.
Publications covered include Consumer Reports on Health and Men’s Health.
MasterFile
Premier
Provides full text and abstracts from general reference, business, consumer
health, general science, and multi-cultural periodicals.
MEDLINEPlus
Up-to-date, quality health care information from the world's largest medical
library. This service provides access to extensive information about specific
diseases and conditions and also has links to consumer health information from
the National Institutes of Health, dictionaries, lists of hospitals and physicians,
drug information, health information in Spanish and other languages, and clinical
trials.
ProQuest
Online Newspapers
Databases with millions of articles originally published in national, regional,
and local newspapers. Titles include: Includes Wisconsin State Journal, Madison
Capital Times, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune,
Minneapolis Star Tribune, New York Times (index only), Wall Street Journal,
and more.
Alt-Health
Watch
A full-text database of periodicals, peer-reviewed journals, academic and professional
publications, magazines, consumer newsletters and newspapers, research reports,
and association newsletters focused on complementary, alternative and integrated
approaches to health care and wellness.
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Click on a title to see if it is available
in the library; a new window will open when you click a title.
Making healthy choices series.
6 video series covering health and wellness, how choices affect well-being and
quality of life including healthy eating, exercise, stress, relationships and
change.
613 MAKIN 1995 VIDEO PARTS 1-6
Intimate universe: the human body.
In 8 episodes, this series shows a detailed pictorial analysis of the growth
and development of the human body. Aspects include: pre-birth, birth, toddlers,
teenagers, adults, growing old, death.
599.94 INTIM 1998 VIDEO
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Harvard
Health Letter
Health
MAYO
Clinic Health Letter
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The Oxford Companion to the Body.
Edited by Colin Blakemore and Sheila Jennett
REFERENCE 610.3 OX98
Complete guide to symptoms illness & surgery.
By H. Winter Griffith
REFERENCE 616 G853 2000
A resource for diagnosing, understanding and seeking treatment for illnesses
from the common cold to cancer and heart disease. Includes surgical illustrations,
information on signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, disease prevention and
deciding whether or not to have surgery.
The Harvard Medical School family health guide.
REFERENCE 616 H339
This health encyclopedia gives in-depth treatment to many diseases, disorders
and their diagnosis and treatment. Includes explanations of a variety of surgical
and non-surgical treatments, and "home remedies" for a variety of
illnesses.
The Merck Manual of Medical Information.
Robert Berkow, editor-in-chief
One in REFERENCE 616 M563 and one available for checkout.
In-depth information for medical problems, including men's, women's, and children's
health issues, mental health disorders, and accidents and injuries. Appencidices
include information on legal issues, medical tests and a listing of organizations
which provide information and support.
The consumer health information source book.
By Alan M. Rees
REFERENCE 016.613 C758
Organized by health topic, this reference contains evaluative annotated bibliographies
covering hundreds of sources, including: books, magazines, newsletters, pamphlets,
clearinghouses, hotlines, journals, web sites and videos.
Patients Guide to Medical Tests: detailed descriptions of the most common diagnostic
procedures.
Edited by Barry L. Zaret
REFERENCE 616.075 P298 and an Electronic Book
Resource compiled by faculty members at the Yale University School of Medicine.
Includes home tests.
The intelligent patient's guide to the doctor-patient relationship: learning
how to talk so your doctor will listen.
By Barbara M. Korsch
610.696 K84
Making wise medical decisions: how to get the information you need.
By Resources for Rehabilitation
362.1 M235
Practical information on how to navigate the healthcare system. Includes information
on choosing a doctor, patient's rights, and a listing of support organizations
and publications with Internet addresses and phone numbers.
Consumer issues in healthcare sourcebook.
Edited by Karen Bellenir
362.1 C758
Basic information about health care fundamentals and related consumer issues
including exams and screening tests, physician specialties, choosing a doctor,
using prescription and over-the-counter medications safely, avoiding health
scams, managing common health risks in the home, care options for chronically
or terminally ill patients, and a list of resources for obtaining help and further
information.
Eight weeks to optimum health: a proven program for taking full advantage of
your body's natural healing power.
By Andrew Weil
613 W42E
Explains how the body's healing systems works and offers advice on living a
healthier life.
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