FREE Medical Resources

You probably already know that you can come to the library and find books on diet, exercise, and health care, but did you know that there are online resources that are free to you as well?  These websites use plain language, are authoritative, with up to date medical information, and have no bothersome ads trying to sell you something. These sites are approved by your local librarian as being trustworthy and reliable! 

So check them out for the latest information on medicine and health care for you and your family.

 http://healthfinder.gov/  
"Healthfinder.gov is a Federal Government website managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services .  Healthfinder.gov is sponsored by the National Health Information Center. 
When making decisions about your health, it’s important to know where to go to get the latest, most reliable information. healthfinder.gov has resources on a wide range of health topics selected from approximately 1,400 government and non-profit organizations to bring you the best, most reliable health information on the Internet."

 http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
" MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.  You can use MedlinePlus to learn about the latest treatments, look up information on a drug or supplement, find out the meanings of words, or view medical videos or illustrations. You can also get links to the latest medical research on your topic or find out about clinical trials on a disease or condition."