Overview: How to find reliable medical information online
Medline Plus: Evaluating Health Information
Medline Plus is published by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. This article provides an excellent overview of what to look for when you evaluate medical information online.
National Institutes of Health: How to Evaluate Health Information
The NIH offers a simple checklist for evaluating medical information online, as well as links for more information.
National Institute on Aging: How to Find Reliable Health Information Online
The NIA offers practical tips on how to find and evaluate medical information, while also protecting your identity online.
University of Southern California: Evaluating Health Information
An excellent and concise guide to evaluating health information online, how to identify the source of the information by looking at the URL, and what “red flags” to look out for.
DISORDERS/DISEASES
Cancer (Overview and links to multiple types)
Cardiovascular disease (includes heart disease, vascular disease, stroke and others)
Drug and medication information
Integrative medicine (herbs, supplements, etc)
Mental health (includes anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and more)