Recommended Health Websites
We've selected the following websites because they offer reliable information and useful features. They are sponsored by reputable organizations and are for the most part non-commercial.
As you explore health topics via the internet, please keep in mind that many websites are not reliable, and that no website is a substitute for the advice of licensed medical professionals.
On this page:
- Comprehensive Websites
- Resources Listed on UHS Website by Topic:
- Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Healthy Eating and Body Image
- Nutrition
- Sexual Health
- Stress and Mental Health
- Other Health Topics
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Alphabetized health topics, traveler's health, immunization, news alerts, journals.
Family Doctor
Self-care guide, body mass index calculator, "search by symptom," self-care, when to see a doctor, drug information, website reviews and a family practitioner directory. From the American Academy of Family Physicians.
For College Women
"A gateway to reliable, comprehensive, non-commerical health information...Developed by Brandeis University college students for college students everywhere."
Go Ask Alice!
Health question and answer service by the Health Promotion Program at Health Services, Columbia University.
HealthFinder
Alphabetical health topics, "check-ups" to assess health and practices, medical dictionaries, encyclopedia, journals, directory of health organizations from the US Department of Health and Human Services.
InteliHealth
Discussion boards, drug resource center, health headlines and alphabetical health topics. From Aetna, Inc. & Harvard Medical School.
Mayo Clinic
Alphabetical health topics, information about treatment decisions, drugs and supplements, assessments, calculators for BMI, calories and target heart rate.
Medical Library Association
Recommends health websites, some by topic, and offers guidelines for evaluating websites.
Medfusion
Create a free iHealthRecord, a confidential interactive record that allows you to store, update and share health information with your physician or in an emergency situation.
MedLinePlus
Extensive info including interactive tutorials provided by the US National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health.
Merck Source
Virtual body tours, Merck Manual for health disorders, health encyclopedia, tips for working with your doctor, forms for keeping your own records, plus register to receive the Harvard Health e-Newsletter or customized news based on your interests. Provided by Merck Pharmaceutical.
MyPyramid.gov
Personalized food guide pyramid and helps you track dietary and physical activity.
Women's Health.gov
A gateway to women's health information resources, with alphabetical health topics, in both English and Spanish, calculators, immunization information, on-line screenings.
NOAH: New York Online Access to Health
Collects state, local, and federal health resources. Alphabetical health topics, in both English and Spanish.
SafeMedication.com
Instructions for administering medicines, form for keeping track of your medications, from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
Self-help Clearinghouse
Connect with support groups and networks.
UM Taubman Medical Library
A fantastic collection of electronic health resources, some of which you need a UM Kerberos password to access.
WebMD
Alphabetical health topics, "symptom checker", drug and herb look-up, newsletters, quizzes, calculators, self-assessments and guides to help you manage your health.
Your Disease Risk
Calculate your risk for cancer, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and stroke, sponsored by the Harvard School of Public Health.
