Trustworthy Medical Websites: 10 Places to Find Reliable Medical Information
It’s easy to find medical information online, but it can be difficult to separate the truth from misinformation. This is especially true with Covid-19 and its variants. Better Health Advisors carefully vetted these 10 consumer-friendly websites which provide reliable, accurate health information:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Updates on recent disease outbreaks, health news, and guidelines for healthy living and emergency preparedness
American Diabetes Association: Tips and advice for managing diabetes and maintaining a healthy lifestyle
American Heart Association: Resources related to heart health, heart attack and stroke symptoms, and managing a heart condition
FamilyDoctor: Advice on staying healthy and family health, as well as navigating the healthcare system and managing the healthcare experience (handling insurance bills, booking appointments, keeping the right documents, etc.)
Harvard Health: Articles and information on common health conditions, diagnostic tests, and medical procedures
Health Grades: Platform for finding a doctor and reading about patient experiences with doctors, hospital quality, and patient satisfaction
Mayo Clinic: Encyclopedia of diseases and conditions, symptoms, medical tests and procedures, drugs and supplements, healthy living, and patient care
MD Anderson: Descriptions of cancer types, cancer treatments, and clinical trials
National Institutes of Health: Disease information, a health services locator, wellness toolkits, science education resources, and NIH-sponsored clinical trials
RxList: Straightforward descriptions of drugs and the conditions they treat, drug interactions, supplements, and a pill identifier tool
If you or someone you love is coping with a new diagnosis, struggling with a chronic health condition, or needs support maintaining their good health, reach out to an expert health advisor.