There are a host of sources in the web but it is difficult to find out sources
that are both informative and reliable at the same time.Below are some of the
most reliable websites cherry picked by professionals for the patients as well
their carers.
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National Institutes of Health:
Clicking on it will take you to the official website of NIH at
https://www.nih.gov where clicking on the heath information tab you will find different
useful information for the community/general public.
This Web site provides easy-to-read descriptions of causes, symptoms,
and treatments of diseases by linking to trusted Web sites for specific information.
For instance, someone looking up lung cancer would be linked to the lung cancer
page on the National Cancer Institute Web site if he types lung cancer on the search
box.
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MedlinePlus:
Clicking on it will take you to the official website of Medline Plus at
https://medlineplus.gov/ where on the left you will find six tabs on Health topics, Drug
and supplements,Videos and tools,Medical tests and lastly Medical
Encyclopedia.Clicking on these tab you will find tons of easy to read useful
information for the general public as well as for advanced readers.
This site is actually an extensive searchable medical encyclopedia with
pictures and diagrams.It provides patients information on wellness, diseases, drugs,
and other health topics,It also offers a medical dictionary that gives pronunciation
tips.
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FamilyDoctor.org:
When you click into this link it will directly take you to the
homepage of Family Doctor.org where you will find three very important tabs:on the
extreme right you will find Symptom checker that helps you to narrow down on the
diagnosis ,under the Your Health Resources tab you will find basics of nutrition and
immunization schedule,under the Prevention and Wellness tab you will find
Emotional well being,Exercise and Fitness and Food and Nutrition topics.
Sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians, this site
is more suitable for patients looking for a broader information that is easy to
understand. It also provides helpful information on children’s health and
development issues.It contains information in easy to understand way from toddlers
to the elderly.Tips for patients on diet and exercise are also there.An easily
comprehensible .complete package.
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Mayo Clinic:
Clicking on it will take you to the official
website of Mayo Clinic: where on the left under the first
tab Patient care and Health Info you will find Healthy lifestyle,Symptoms A to Z
,Diseases & Conditions A to Z,Tests & Procedures A to Z,Drugs & Supplements A
to Z.
Offers extensive disease/condition information, and goes a step
further with its comprehensive “Symptom checker” that helps you to get a broad idea
of what might be causing the symptom or condition you are experiencing.You can
also search for videos and slides with description of exercises for different conditions
by typing and searching through the search box.
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American Diabetes Association:
Clicking on it will take you to the
official website of American Diabetes Association where
on the left are the links to Diabetes,Diabetes risk,Nutrition,Fitness and Risk test for
prediabetes.
Gives extensive information about diabetes, its treatments, and
ongoing research, and also offers patients advice on nutrition and meal planning,
fitness regimes, and lifestyle changes.
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HeartHub:
Clicking on it will take you to the official website of American Heart Association where on the top ribbon
are Healthy living and CPR. Lower down is an extensive section on Caregiver stress and wellbeing.
The American Heart Association’s patient portal on heart disease
supplies information, tools, videos, recipes, exercise tips, and expert advice for patients
with heart disease and their families
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My Food Advisor:
Clicking on the link you will be directly led to the Diabetes food hub of American Diabetes Association.
It is the ADA-sponsored, interactive nutrition site that allows patients to create meal plans, find recipes,
and research foods they can eat. Although not much relevant to Indian diet ,but may find some easy to
cook food after devoting some time.
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Drugs.com:
Patients can read about the medicines they are taking or medicines
available for their condition. This site provides an easy-to-use drug interactions checker