Free Internet Resources - Health & Nutrition Information
- Whitworth Health & SafetyInformation about Safety & Security, Health & Counseling, and Emergency Responces at Whitworth University.
Source: Whitworth University - Resources for ConsumersGeneral consumer/nutrition and health information.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration - ChooseMyPlate.govNutrition education and guidance from the federal government.
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture - AMA Resources for PatientsFrom finding a doctor to exploring health care careers; from health and medicine resources to helping us advocate for patients' rights.
Source: American Medical Association - Healthfinder.govHealth information and services, including an encyclopedia of over 1,600 health topics from the most trust sources, help locating a doctor, health center, organization, or public library, and health news.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Disease Control and PreventionInformation on diseases & conditions, emergency preparedness & response, healthy living, environmental health, injury, violence, & safety, travelers' health, life stages & populations, and workplace safety & health.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Drugs.comProviding free, peer-reviewed, accurate and independent data on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines & natural products. Source: Drugs.com
- FamilyDoctor.orgHealth information for the whole family, including information on diseases & conditions, prevention & wellness, pregnancy & newborns, drug (over-the-counter & prescription), and healthcare management. Source: American Academy of Family Physicians
Food & Drug Recalls
Source: Food and Drug Administration
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Medicare and Medicaid Headlines
Source: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
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Select Reference Books
Fitness and Exercise Sourcebook by Call Number: REFERENCE R11 .H43 2011 v.11Pub. date: 2011Basic consumer health information about the benefits of physical fitness, including strength, endurance, longevity, weight loss, bone health, and stress management, with exercise guidelines for people of all ages and tips for maintaining motivation, measuring exercise intensity, preventing injuries, and exercising with a health condition
Encyclopedia of Organic, Sustainable, and Local Food by Call Number: REFERENCE HD9005 .E64 2010Pub. date: 2010
Diet and Nutrition Sourcebook by Call Number: REFERENCE R11 .H43 2006 v.16Pub. date: 2006Basic consumer health information about dietary guidelines and the food guidance system, recommended daily nutrient intakes, serving proportions, weight control, vitamins and supplements, nutrition issues for different life stages and lifestyles, and the needs of people with specific medical concerns, including cancer, celiac disease, diabetes, eating disorders, food allergies, and cardiovascular disease
Environmental Health Sourcebook by Call Number: REF R11 .H43 2010 v.13ISBN: 9780780810785Pub. date: 2010Basic consumer health information about the environment and its effects on human health, including facts about air, water, and soil contamination, hazardous chemicals, foodborne hazards and illnesses, household hazards such as radon, mold, and carbon monoxide, consumer hazards from toxic products and imported goods, and disorders linked to environmental causes, including chemical sensitivity, cancer, allergies, and asthma
Environmental Health News
Source: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
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