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Health Information Websites
- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
Website has extensive information on diseases and conditions including infectious disease, chronic conditions, travel and environmental health. Very useful for those planning to travel abroad.
- Mayo Clinic
A commercial website but with good information on diseases and conditions. includes a symptom checker.
- MedlinePlus
National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
- NC Health Info
Funded by and a service of the UNC Chapel Hill Health Sciences Library, NC Health Info is an online guide to web sites of quality health and medical information and local health services throughout North Carolina.
- Prevention & Wellness
From US Health & Human Services, resources to help you eat smart, exercise regularly, and get routine health screenings and vaccinations
Drug/Medication Information
- DailyMed
From the National Library of Medicine this website contains the most recent drug labeling information submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- MedlinePlus Drug Information
Includes information on prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines, including side effects, dosage,and special precautions. Also, has a section on herbs and supplements.
- Pill Identifier
Identifying prescription, OTC, generic, and brand name pills and capsules by imprint, color, or shape.
Health Insurance
- Healthcare.gov
Health insurance exchange website operated by the United States federal government under the provisions of the Affordable Care Act or ACA, commonly referred to as "Obamacare",
- Health Insurance
From USAGov, information on Medicaid, Medicare, the ACA health insurance marketplace, and COBRA.
- 5 Ways to Stay Insured after College
Article from HealthInsurance.org on coverage options to help students avoid a coverage gap in health insurance.
