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Medical Websites
Many people use the internet as a source for health information. The health information sites below are intended for your general knowledge and are not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. Information at these sites is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between you and your physician. Some reputable medical websites that we recommend are the following:
- Mayo Clinic - www.mayoclinic.com
- Medline Plus (a service of the US National Library of Medicine & the National Institute of Health – www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus
- US Department of Health & Human Services - www.healthfinder.gov
- American Diabetes Association – www.diabetes.org
- Center for Disease Control on Traveler's Health - http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx
- United States Department of Agriculture on the Food Pyramid - www.mypyramid.gov
When you are looking up health information on other websites be aware that not all information posted on the internet is accurate and reliable. You should be able to identify:
- Who is responsible for the website?
Government agencies and medical schools are usually trustworthy. - What is the website’s purpose?
Is it to inform, sell, or fundraise? - Be careful of sites trying to sell a product or service. - How current is the information?
Anything written over five years ago is probably out-dated.
Make sure that the website does not make claims that seem too good to be true – beware of those that discuss “breakthrough” remedies or those that rely on a “secret ingredient.”
Lastly, do not believe everything you read in chat rooms or blogs because as much as they provide helpful information about specific diseases or disorders, they also provide incorrect information that can be seriously misleading. It is best to discuss anything you learn from a chat room or blog with your health care provider.
