Last night at the Neighborhood Health Series Dr. Steven Embley shared some reliable (and free) sources of online health information. Check out the full talk embedded above, or skip in to minute 15 to see what he has to say about searching for health information online. Here are the resources he shared:
- Clark County Library District, Health and Wellness page
- MedlinePlus from the National Library of Medicine
- Familydoctor.org from the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Mayo Clinic Health Information
Dr. Embley makes the insightful point that quality health information will often be presented with words that seem to imply uncertainty...phrases like "associated with" "may cause" or "possible." This careful use of language should boost your confidence in the source, as it aims to present the evidence clearly rather than simply trying to persuade.
What are some other places you like to search for quality health information online? Let us know in the comments.