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Health News Literacy

Know how to verify legitimate health claims, and debunk junk science.

MedlinePlus
From the National Institute of Health, this is useful for practitioners seeking trustworthy health information on the web that can be clearly communicated to patients.
Surgeon General on Health Misinformation
Includes "Confronting Health Misinformation" report.
How to avoid health fraud, health scams, and quack medicine.
How To Evaluate Health Information on the Internet: Questions and Answers
Breaking News Consumer's Handbook: Health News Edition
"Patient anecdotes are not data..." and other red flags to separate hype from reality.
Healthfinder
Includes health topics and preventative service recommendations.

ClinicalTrials.gov
A database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world.
DailyMed
DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts). This Web site provides a standard, comprehensive, up-to-date, look-up and download resource of medication content and labeling found in medication package inserts.
Genetic Home Reference
Consumer-friendly information about human genetics from the U.S. National Library of Medicine
MedlinePlus - Drugs, Herbs and Supplements
Learn about your prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines. Includes side effects, dosage, special precautions, and more.