MedlinePlus.gov - Home page offers a medical dictionary. Click on the Drugs and Supplements tab on the left of the homepage screen to browse drug names alphabetically.
Kaiser Health News Science Daily
MedlinePlus.gov - Click on the Health Topics tab to browse conditions alphabetically or by body system.
Merck Manual Consumer Version - Peer-reviewed content written by 100's of medical experts in easy-to-understand language. Browse medical topics, drugs, and symptoms.
Mayo Clinic - Information on disease and conditions symptom checker, tests and procedures, drugs and supplements. All content written by Mayo Clinic health professionals.
Womenshealth.gov - Fact sheets and resource links on topics ranging from acne to yeast infections.
Kidshealth.org - Articles written for parents, young children and teens on health, behavior, and child development. Pediatrician reviewed.
American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Resources for healthy eating. Locate a dietitian near you.
Nutrition.gov - Government information on food and nutrition. Food composition database.
NutritionFacts.org - "Bite-sized" videos on trending and conversational nutrition topics.
ClinicalTrials.gov - Find clinical trials of approved and investigational drugs.
Dietary Supplements Labels Database - Information from manufacturer's labels for on- and off-market products. Search by ingredient, product name, or manufacturer.
Drugs.com - Comprehensive information on prescription and OTC medications and natural products sold in the U.S.. Pill identifier, interactions, veterinary drugs, price comparisons, coupons, and more.
FDA.gov - Best resource for drug recalls and approvals. Agency approves all drugs, biologics, and vaccines approved for marketing.
GoodRx.com - Compare retail drug prices. Coupons.
MotherToBaby - Information on the effects of medications, herbals, and other exposures on the pregnant woman and her child.
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health - Brief fact sheets with information on herbs and botanicals.
National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements - Evidence-based information on vitamins, minerals, herbs and other dietary supplements.
Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites - Use this site to find safe and legitimate online pharmacies.
Lab Tests Online - Learn why lab tests are ordered and what the results mean.
RadiologyInfo.org - Covers over 200 diagnostic, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy tests and procedures.
American Osteopathic Association - Basic information on board-certified osteopathic physicians.
Connecticut Department of Public Health Licensing Database - Profiles of physicians licensed in CT. Includes disciplinary actions, sanctions, and lawsuits. Database also indicates license status of other health professionals.
Healthfinder.gov - Find databases of physicians, dentists, and other healthcare providers.
Healthgrades - Search for physicians by specialty or procedure. Basic information plus legal actions and fines, and patient ratings.
MedlinePlus.gov - Use the "Directories" link from the homepage to find doctors, dentists, and many other types of health professionals.
Overseas Medical Help - The state department offers guidance for finding a physician or hospital overseas.
Physician Compare - Search for physicians who accept Medicare by specialty, practice or body part. Includes hospital affiliations.
U.S. News and World Report Doctor Finder - Basic information on over 800,000 licensed, practicing physicians in the U.S..
American Hospital Directory - Free database of financials, utilization statistics, and other benchmarks for over 7,000 acute care hospitals in the U.S..
Consumer Reports - Compare hospitals at a glance for patient safety, patient experience and patient outcomes.
CT Mirror Hospital Database - Compare basic data for CT hospital. Includes rates of infection and links to hospital investigations.
Healthgrades - Patient satisfaction ratings for many quality measures for inpatient stay at U.S. hospitals.
HRSA Health Center Program - Find a reduced price or free primary health care clinic.
Leapfrog - Nonprofit watchdog group surveys 2,600 acute care hospitals of many measures of patient safety and quality of care.
Medicare.gov Hospital Compare - Quality of Care at Over 4,000 Medicare-certified hospitals. Includes complications, deaths, readmissions, and use of medical imaging. This site also covers nursing homes and rehab centers.
U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals - Analysis covers clinical specialties, procedures, and medical conditions. Hospitals are ranked nationally, and regionally within states and metropolitan regions. This site also rates rehab centers.
EthnoMed - Medical and cultural information about immigrant and refugee groups.
WebJunction Health Websites for Spanish Speakers - Webliography of sites offering health information in Spanish. Created by Altus Public Library.
S*P*I*R*A*L - Selected Patient Information Resources in Asian Languages. Supported by Tufts University Hirsh Library.
