LibGuides: Health and Wellness Resources: Consumer-level Health Information

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Sally Bauer

Subjects: Health & Fitness

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MedLine Plus: How-To

Medline Plus is a great place to go for basic health information.

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compiles reliable information from medical professionals and researchers
maintained by the National Libraries of Medicine and the National Institute of Health
updated daily
has everything from basic information on a condition or medication to videos showing surgeries in action.

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WebMD Health News

Use this page to find information:

that can help you make an informed decision about your health
reliable for the public
written in easy-to-understand language.

November is National Diabetes Month

Websites Dealing With Diabetes

American Diabetes Association
The official website of the American Diabetes Association. The site includes information about the different types of Diabetes, food and nutrition, and weight management.
Diabetes Daily
Diabetes Daily publishes articles focused on both the art and science of thriving with diabetes, in addition to first-person storytelling, science and technology news, product reviews, and a variety of recipes and lifestyle hacks.
Diabetes Health Magazine
The founder of Diabetes Health Magazine- Nadia Al-Samarrie, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Diabetes Health Magazine, has dedicated her career to educating and informing patients and healthcare professionals.
diaTribe
diaTribe is a non-profit organization providing free diabetes management tips from diet and exercise, to ways to avoid diabetes complications.

Books at Your Library About Diabetes

The Diabetes Code Cookbook by Jason Fung; Alison Maclean
Call Number: 641.56314 FUNG
Diabetes for Dummies by Simon Poole
Call Number: 616.462 POOLE
Mastering Diabetes by Cyrus Khambatta
Call Number: 616.46206 KHAMBATTA
The Mayo Clinic Diabetes Diet, 3rd Edition by Donald D. Hensrud
Call Number: 641.56314 HENSRUD
Take Control of Your Diabetes by Rosemary Walker
Call Number: 616.462 WALKER
Take Control of Your Diabetes Risk by John Whyte
Call Number: 616.4624 WHYTE

E-Books/Books on CD

Diabetes and Heart Healthy Meals for Two by American Diabetes Association Staff
Call Number: Available through Libby eBook, Adobe EPUB
The Diabetes Code by Dr. Jason Fung
Call Number: Available through Libby eBook, Kindle, Adobe EPUB
The Glucose Goddess Method by Jessie Inchauspe
Call Number: Available through Libby eBook, Kindle, Adobe EPUB
Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchauspe
Call Number: Available through Libby eBook, Kindle, Adobe EPUB
The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution by Diana Licalzi
Call Number: Available in Adobe EPUB, Libby eBook, Kindle

Databases for Consumers

Consumer Product Information Database
This Consumer Product Information Database (cpid) that currently links over 23,000 consumer brands to health effects has been designed to educate consumers about chemical ingredients of household products.

Kids Health This link opens in a new window
This database provides provides doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Kids Health provides provides separate sites for parents, kids and teens.

MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus has information from the National Institutes of Health and other sources on over 700 diseases and conditions. There are also lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia, a medical dictionary and health information in Spanish.

Websites

Helpful Websites

4 Signs of Burnout in Your Teen
Information is provided on:
• Signs of teen burnout and how it affects them
• How to help your teenager recover
• How to balance mental health and school
Addiction Experts: Top Texas Addiction Rehab Centers
Addiction Group.org
Addiction Group is an informational web guide that was founded in 2019. The website was created to help those struggling with alcohol use disorders (AUD), substance use disorders (SUD), and/or co-occurring mental health disorders find treatment for their addiction.
Alcohol Rehab Help
Alcohol Rehab Help is an informational web guide founded in 2020. The site was created to help those struggling with alcohol use disorders (AUD), substance use disorders (SUD), and/or co-occurring mental health disorders. We help individuals understand their addictions and find the best treatment option based on their unique situation and individual needs.
Baylor University's Interpreting a Nutrition Label
This resource discusses the importance of health literacy and explains how learning to read food labels can lead to a better understanding of nutrition and positive health choices. It also breaks down different aspects of a food label, such as serving size, ingredients, calories, and more.
BestColleges.com
Best Colleges has published a review of the best online masters in public health programs available in the US. Also included are valuable resources and guides for students such as financial aid information that students can use to help finance their education.
Best Online Public Health Degrees in 2022
This site compares schools and lets you review program options for online public health programs.
Careers in Disease Prevention
This guide takes a look at vaccinations and immunizations and also includes information on how professionals in public health and other fields can leverage their expertise to help fight the spread of disease.
Careers to Combat HIV and AIDS.
This guide takes a comprehensive look at HIV, including prevention, testing and ways to stay healthy after contracting the disease.
Choice Mutual Suicide Prevention Information
Helpful information here: includes information on the warning sides of suicide, situations that might cause someone to consider suicide, and what to do if someone you know is talking about ending their life.
ConsumerSafety.org
ConsumerSafety.org's goal is to make information about recalls and safety-related news about drugs, medical devices, food, and consumer products accessible to everyone in a transparent, easily understandable way.
Defining Wellness: Signs and Symptoms of Drug Addiction
This site has information on treatment programs and which addictions they treat- such as alcoholism and opiate addiction.
Drug Rehab and Addiction
This organization's goal is to helping individuals understand and recover from the harm of drug addiction. The site includes information on rehab centers, types of treatment, and types of addictions.
Drugwatch
This websites mission is to educate consumers about the side effects and risks of popular drugs and medical devices. They have a team of researchers and experts to provide the user with information to help make better health care decisions.
Fitness and Nutrition in College
Food Security and Hunger Assistance
Fun Medical & Health Games for Kids & Teens
This site offers some fun and educational games to help young people understand the importance of health and wellness.
Granite Recovery Centers: Holistic Mental Health
This site discusses the 5 main aspects of Holistic Mental Health;
1. Physical
2 Mental
3. Social
4. Spiritual
5. Emotional
Green Mountain Treatment Center: Alcohol Addiction and Abuse
Guide to Avoiding Cyberbullying
This site offers tips, tools and solutions for recognizing and stopping bullying in social media and online. The site also offers advice on where to go for help if you are a victim of cyberbullying.
Guide to Online Master's in Public Health (MPH) Programs
This guide lists top programs, highlights the advantages of earning a degree in public health, details popular career paths after graduation, answers common questions about the degree, and much more.
Guide to Suicide Prevention
A website which serves as a resource guide on emergency assistance, warning signs and prevention of suicide in college students. The website offers a very useful guide to the warning signs and risks of suicide and a list of helpful organizations.
Guide to Vaccine Advocacy & Education
A website published by Edumed. The site is up to date and provides information on how you can help stop misinformation. the site has a section which explains what's in vaccines and how they work.
Health and Wellness Guide for Busy College Students
This resource details tips and statistics regarding nutrition, fitness, and sleep for college students. It also includes ways to recognize and manage stress while including notable resources for each of these topics.
Healthline
Healthline is maintained by a group of medical informatics specialists. The site allows you to search using key words but also offers 4 other ways to search:
1. Search by symptom
2. Search by treatment
3. Serach for a Doctor
4. Search for a Drug.
The site also offers online videos that can be viewed on subjects such as "How the Heart Works".
Healthy Eating On A Budget
Healthy Habits: Student Guide to Nutrition and Fitness Resources
Students at all levels are facing serious health problemsces due to lack of proper nutrition and inadequate exercise. This guide aims to change that. From tips for staying healthy to resources that can help, students can find a wealth of information in these pages – information that might lead them to a much healthier, happier lifestyle.
innerbody: Addiction in Women
This site provides information on how addiction affects women and how to seek treatment.
Mayo Clinic
Manage your health with information and tools that reflect the expertise of Mayo's 3,400 physicians and scientists, learn how to access medical services, and discover Mayo's medical research and education offerings.
Mental Health and Wellbeing for College Students
A comprehensive guide to help college students identify common mental health disorders, their warning signs,how to manage them and when to seek treatment.
Mesothelioma.com
The Mesothelioma.com website is a resource for individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma and their families. Their mission is to continually provide relevant, timely, and factual information about asbestos exposure and its links to mesothelioma cancer. The site provided information on doctors, the latest news, clinical trials, and legal assistance.
Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center
This helpful website offers information on types of Mesothelioma and treatments. The site also offers information on financial and legal assistance. There is a blog which provides current news and information.
Mesothelioma Group
This website is for patients, family members, or friends of those diagnosed with Mesothelioma. This site will help guide you through every step of the diagnostic and treatment process. The Mesothelioma Group is a small team of healthcare professionals, patient advocates, and communication specialists.
Mesothelioma Resources
The purpose of this site is to guide patients toward answers, care options, and free health solutions that improve their lives. This site will help to find basic information about mesothelioma, treatment options, and locating specialists.
Navigating College With Visual Impairments
This site by College Consensus provides information about the rights of the visually impaired and the rights of visually impaired students. The site provides a list of helpful organizations and Apps.
NewMouth
This website discusses the different types of dentistry- such as orthodontics and pediatric dentistry. The site also includes information on common dental treatments and procedures. The information is provided by scholarly articles, dentistry textbooks and organizations such as The American Dental Association.
Online MPH Programs
This website deals with online Master of Public Health Programs. The site is designed to answer such questions as: Is the MPH program CEPH accredited? What is the accreditation? and What is the length of this online MPH program?
PatientsLikeMe
PatientsLikeMe is an online community of patients, doctors, and organizations whose goal is to inspire, inform and empower individuals. This website provides patients with access to the tools, information, and experiences that they need to take control of their disease.
Pets and Children: The Impact of Pet Ownership in Childhood Development
The site has information on pets and neurodiverse children, advice on getting a pet, and questions to ask yourself.
Promoting Student Mental Health
This comprehensive guide discusses and details a number of mental health issues, including information on how they impact academic performance and where to find help.
PublicHealth.Org
This website offers a collection of free online resources for public health issues The site offers access to online journal articles and provides listings for organizations and advocacy leaders.
Public Health Degrees.org
This website is a resource dedicated to researching educational opportunities within public health to help make the decision to get your degree, go back to get your degree, or further your education with a master's or doctoral degree in public health.The site includes a section on online programs.
The Saver's Guide to Eating and Living Well
This site is published by moneygeek.com
Scholarships & Online Resources for Public Health Students
This site provides a listing of scholarships and academic, networking and career resources..
Student Loan Stress & Mental Health:Recognize Signs & Get Help
A recent study found that finances are ranked as the second largest stressor among college students. More than one-third of the respondents report that finances are traumatic or very difficult to handle. This guide is designed to help those dealing with the issues that may result from overwhelming debt, including: stress, anxiety, and depression.
Student Mental Health: A Guide to Identifying Disoders and Promoting Wellness
Mental health is a growing concern on today’s college campuses. Learn about the various mental health challenges facing college students, the support and counseling resources available to them, and practical measures and coping strategies to help students overcome behavioral, emotional, and psychological obstacles.
Suicide/Depression Student Guidebook
This guide is designed to help those who are suffering or have suffered from depression, suicidal thoughts or suicide attempts. It is also designed for concerned friends and family members who might be worried that someone they love will experience death by suicide. It is also intended for students, so that they might spot the warning signs of suicide in others – or in themselves – and find the proper resources.
Suicide Prevention Help and Resources
This website is managed by Better Addiction Care- a network of treatment centers. The site offers the opportunity to speak to a trained counselor. The site also provides information about warning signs and risk factors as well as prevention information.
U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings
U.S. News and World Report magazine's annual list of America's best hospitals. 152 hospitals are ranked in one or more of 16 specialties. There is also a separate list of the best children's hospitals.
Ultimate Guide to College Student Mental Health
This website is operated by Command Education: an education and admissions consultancy. The site offers sections dealing with anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. There are also lists of resources.
Virtual Exercise Trends: A Guide to the Growing Popularity of Online Exercise
This guide offers:
• The different types of virtual exercise
• The future of virtual exercise
• The benefits of online exercise
• How to get started
VisionCenter
This site has a section on eye conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma. There are also sections with information about glasses, contact lenses, and LASIK.
Water Intake Calculator
You can use this water intake calculator to approximate the amount of water you need to consume in relation to the amount of time you will exercise and your body weight.
WebMD
WebMD provides award-winning expertise in medicine, journalism, health communication and content creation to bring you the best health information possible. WebMD offers credible and in-depth medical news, features, and reference material.
Web MD SymptomChecker
SymptomChecker is provided by the WebMD website. This tool allows you to check medical symptoms and what they mean.
Within
with two decades of experience in developing eating disorder programs, This site provides a way for online treatment of eating disorders allowing you to recover from the comfort of your own home.
Yahoo! Health
This website is another good source for up-to date health information. Current information on most common medical topics such as allergies,depression,and diabetes. Articles written by health experts can be found here as can a "symptom checker" and a "doctor finder".