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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Harvard Health Letter
A short monthly publication in which doctors at Harvard Medical School answer everyday health questions and provide concise and readable summaries of recent health news.
Format: Online Journal or Article
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Health Information Translations
Easy to understand health information materials in 15+ languages, searchable by topic and language.
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Health Library | Cleveland Clinic
Search this online health library for information about the human body, conditions, diagnostics, and treatments from Cleveland Clinic, a reputable nonprofit academic medical center.
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Know the Science | National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Make better sense of scientific journal articles and become a more discerning health news consumer through these interactive lessons, video, and links to further reading.
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LGBTQ+ Community Healthcare Resources | OutCare Health
Find affirming providers and support in your area, and links to national organizations supporting LGBTQIA+ health.
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Patient Care and Health Information | Mayo Clinic
Look up diseases, symptoms, tests, procedures, drugs, and supplements. Find online support groups hosted by Mayo Clinic to connect with others about a disease or condition.
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Mayo Clinic Books and More
Mayo Clinic regularly publishes good quality health information books on general family health and specific conditions. Find them at the library with this link!
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Medical Symptoms
This quick reference guide includes simple illustrations to help you understand what might explain your symptoms.
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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MedlinePlus | National Library of Medicine
MedlinePlus has health and wellness content covering more than 900 topics, including videos and materials in multiple languages and pages focused on specific population groups.
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Mental Health Information | National Institute of Mental Health
Authoritative information about mental health issues and related topics, including the latest mental health research.
View Mental Health Information | National Institute of Mental Health