Finding Health Information You Can Trust
Finding trustworthy health information can seem challenging, but there are many reliable resources if you know where and how to look! This list, created by a librarian at The Seattle Public Library, includes reputable health information resources and guides on how to evaluate any health information you find. (Created May 2023)
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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Complete Food and Nutrition Guide
An authoritative, science-based guide on food and nutrition for all life stages. Learn about key nutrients and find information on preventing and managing health issues through nutrition.
Format: Book
Availability: All copies in use
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Find up-to-date information about travelers' health, emergency preparedness, environmental health, and other public health concerns.
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ConsumerLab.com
Choose the best quality health, wellness, and nutritional products, based on test results published by an independent laboratory.
Format: Website or Online Data
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ConsumerMedSafety.org | Institute for Safe Medication Practices
Awareness of safe medication practices is an important step in preventing an error from happening to you or a loved one. Here you'll find articles to help you learn how to stay safe and alerts about the latest medication safety issues.
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Consumer Reports
Get expert reviews and ratings for health, fitness, and food products from Consumer Reports, and read the latest on drugs, hospital safety, and more.
Format: Website or Online Data
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EatRight.org | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Information on nutrition and health from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world's largest organization of credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners.
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Evaluating Internet Health Information Tutorial | National Library of Medicine
Learn how to evaluate online health information with visuals! This tutorial uses sample websites to guide you through the steps of the process.
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FamilyDoctor.org | American Academy of Family Physicians
Access handy health tools like the Symptom Checker and Neighborhood Navigator, and read articles about diseases, prevention, and family health.
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Finding and Evaluating Online Resources | National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Learn how to evaluate health information found on the internet, social media, and mobile health apps. Includes questions to ask yourself, and how to protect yourself from fraud.
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Gale Health And Wellness Online Collection
Includes the Gale Encyclopedia Medicine, Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health, Gale Encyclopedia of Senior Health, and full text articles from hundreds of health and medicine publications.
Format: eBook
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