LibGuides: General Science and Technology: Health & Medicine

Health, Medicine, Drugs, Nutrition

United States Government Sites
MedlinePlus (U.S.)
MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from the National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health, and other government agencies and health-related organizations. MedlinePlus provides consumer health information, extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news.
HealthCare.gov
This guide to health insurance is provided by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a federal government agency.
Bookshelf
Free online access to books and documents in life science and healthcare. Provided by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, a division of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Much practical information on diseases, healthy living, traveler’s health and more.
National Institute on Aging
Resources for the lay audience on healthy aging.
National Cancer Institute
The official website of this U.S. government agency. All aspects of cancer are covered.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration - ForConsumers
Timely, reliable, health and safety information about food, medicines, medical devices, buying medicines online, health fraud, and more.
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
This resourceful U.S. government agency website is a portal for information on disorders of hearing, speech, balance, taste & smell, and many other related diseases and conditions. You can even click on a link to test your sense of pitch.
Your Healthiest Self
A set of evidence-based tips for living well and improving your health. Included are tool kits on, your body, your feelings, your relationships, your surroundings, and your defense against diseases.
National Eye Institute
Information on eye care, common eye conditions and diseases
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Information about complementary health products and practices.
CLINICAL INFO.HIV.GOV
Offering Information on HIV/AIDS Treatment, Prevention, and Research.
ClinicalTrials.gov
In the United States all clinical trials must be registered with the government. This is a list of ongoing, completed, and planned trials, on drugs, behavior, surgery, and medical devices. Some of these trials are recruiting participants. The presence of a clinical trial on this website is NOT an indication that the trial is safe and approved. You need to read the Disclaimer on this website. Many, but not all, results of these clinical trials appear in reputable medical journals. Before considering participating in any clinical trial, you must consult with your physician.
Private Sites

Health and Wellness Resource Center
A comprehensive consumer health resource that provides authoritative information on the full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to in-depth coverage of alternative medical practices.

familydoctor.org
This site is produced by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), a national medical organization representing more than 120,900 family physicians, family practice residents, and medical students. The vision of this website is to be the number one choice for all individuals seeking trusted health and wellness information online. All of the information on this site has been written and reviewed by physicians and patient education professionals at the AAFP.
HealthinAging.org
From the American Geriatrics Society providing health information for older adults and caregivers.
Merck Manual
Information and resources on many aspects of medicine
WebMD
WebMD provides credible and valuable health information, and in-depth reference material about health subjects. This site contains both original information as well as material from well known content providers.
MedNar: Deep Web Medical Search
This search engine executes what is known as a federated search. That is, it simultaneously searches several reputable medical information sites and gives you a single convenient list of the results.
PublicHealth
Links to many resources on many aspects of public health such as preventive care, careers and much more.
NSF – National Standards Foundation
Tests and certifies products and writes standards for the food, water and consumer goods.
Medscape
Medical news and information, and guides.
HealthMap
Real-time intelligence on a broad range of emerging infectious diseases.
Vaccine Education Center
Dispels misinformation and helps people understand the science behind vaccination. Common safety concerns are addressed.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
A guide to women’s health.
Cleveland Clinic Health Library
A searchable library that counters medical misinformation on many medical conditions.
**DRUGS (PHARMACEUTICALS AND SUPPLEMENTS)**
DailyMed
This public service from the National Library of Medicine provides high quality information about marketed drugs. This information includes FDA labels (package inserts). This Web site provides health information providers and the public with a standard, comprehensive, up-to-date, look-up and download resource of medication content and labeling as found in medication package inserts.
Dietary Supplement Label Database
The Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) is intended to capture all information from the labels of products sold as dietary supplements in the United States. The manufacturer or distributor is responsible for this label information, and the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) does not check or verify that it conforms to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and legal requirements. At the start of the second Trump administration, this important website was removed. We are waiting for its reinstatement.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Warning Letters
You can search by product or supplement to see if it is being investigated by the FDA.
Drugs.com
Similar to DailyMed
Drugs, Supplements and Herbal Information
This site provides reliable information on over 9,000 prescription and overthe-counter medications. It also has a section on supplements and herbals. This is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
Quality Supplements
A list of dietary supplements, vitamins, and minerals that meet the stringent requirements of the USP (United States Pharmacopeia) Dietary Supplements Verification Process.
NSF Certified Dietary Supplements
Search certified products by manufacturer or product name.
LiverTox
Provides up-to-date, accurate, and easily accessed information on the diagnosis, cause, frequency, patterns, and management of liver injury attributable to prescription and nonprescription medications, herbals and dietary supplements.
Office of Dietary Supplements
This service from the National Institutes of Health provides a current overview and fact sheets of individual vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements. There are two versions—Health Professional and Consumer. Both versions provide the same types of information but vary in the level of detail.

**DRUG ABUSE**

Did you know that the common street drug, fentanyl, is so dangerous that a tiny sprinkle of it, 2 milligrams about the size of 6 grains of salt, can kill you so quickly that first responders frequently find dead victims with needles still stuck in their arms. Even more lethal is the related and the even more dangerous carfentanyl which requires only 0.02 milligrams, a hardly visible amount, to be deadly. Fentanyl and carfentanyl are often added to other street drugs without users knowing this.
To learn about the dangers of street drugs, see these websites.

Prof. Philip Barnett, the curator of this LibGuide, has not evaluated and does not endorse any individual treatment centers that may appear in some of these sites.

The Partnership at Drugfree.org
Information, tools and opportunities to help prevent and get help for drug and alcohol abuse by teens and young adults.
National Institute on Drug Abuse - NIDA
The home page of this U.S. government agency. This website has information on all aspects of drug abuse, including both research and treatment.
NIDA for Teens
Science based information on how drugs impact your body.
Substance Use Prevention Education
Resources on substance abuse education and prevention.
Alcohol and Drug Use
This website from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has many links to information and resources dealing with substance abuse.
College Drinking: Changing the Culture
Created by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). this website is your one-stop resource for comprehensive research-based information on issues related to alcohol abuse and binge drinking among college students.
Blood alcohol content calculator
Alcohol you consume is likely to have an impact on everything from coordination and balance to emotions and brain function. Controlling your alcohol intake and watching your blood alcohol content can help prevent harm both to yourself and to others. This calculator will help do the math for you, providing an estimate of your current blood alcohol content.
The Chemistry of Addiction
This short video from the American Chemical Society takes a look at the chemistry behind addiction.
Drugs on the Brain
A description of how drugs affect your brain; from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Meth Addiction
Effects, dangers, and science behind methamphetamine.
Personal Finance for People in Recovery From Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Financial management can be an asset here, The links to accredited financial counselors are listed for you to investigate if you may need them. Their listing here does not imply approval or recommendation by the City College Library.
7+ Tips on How to Find a Job After Rehab
Aimed at people recovering from substance use disorder.

**NUTRITION**

USDA National Nutrient Database
Nutrient information (calories, composition) of nearly 8,000 foods. Currently available only as a file download.
Wolfram Alpha Food and Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data on thousands of foods
Nutrition.gov
This website from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is a guide to nutrition.
ChooseMyPlate
At this website from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, you can learn what you need from the essential food groups. Also here are resources such as food safety and recipes.
MenuStat
Find calorie counts and nutrition information for over 35,000 restaurant foods.
Food & Drug Administration - Food
Focus is on nutrition facts labels, food safety, and dietary supplements.
Foodsafety.gov
What you can do to prevent yourself from getting food poisoning.
Chemical Cuisine - Learn about Food Additives
The reputable Center For Science In The Public Interest has produced this extensive list of food additives, such as artificial sweeteners. They show those that are safe, those that you should cut back, those you should avoid, those that may pose a risk and need to be better tested, and those that certain people should avoid.
A Budget-Friendly Guide to Eating Seasonally and Locally
Offers guidance on using produce to make quick, healthy meals on a smaller budget. The resource offers informative resources on how to buy produce on a budget, the best time to buy produce, and recipes.
Nutrition Resources You Should Know About
Websites, apps and Youtube channels that help you make healthy eating choices and promote better health.

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