Consumer Health

HIVinfo offers quick access to federally approved HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention guidelines, clinical trials, and other research-related information. It also has a glossary and a database about medications used to treat or prevent HIV.
Also available in Spanish/español.

"Consumer Guide to Dentistry launched in April 2007 to provide comprehensive, up-to-date, unbiased information to consumers about all aspects of dentistry and dental health." (From the About Us page)

A peer reviewed site sponsored by Crest, OralB, and Proctor & Gamble. Includes news, continuing education materials, patient education resources, a section for Dental Hygiene professionals; a portal to other dental related sites. Available in several languages / for specific countries.

Topics include children with special health care needs, dental caries, dental sealants, fluoride varnish, K-12 education, pregnancy, and more.

Select a type of cancer to see information about screening, prevention, treatment, clinical trials, and more. The site is directed towards both health professionals and patients.

A well-known, comprehensive site for patients, families and health care professionals. Search by type of cancer or by treatment.

A wealth of links to mental health resources. Includes both general sources and sources on specific mental health topics, such as grief or difficulty sleeping. Collected by MCPHS Counseling Services staff.

Consumer information about psychological health. Read an overview of a condition, take a mental health quiz, find drug overviews, and discover clinical trials regarding psychological health.

Find the phone number for the Poison Help hotline, the location and contact information for your local Poison Control Center, and tips for preventing accidental poisoning. Includes tips for children and specific groups.

Includes adverse drug experience and information for consumers.

Check a specific hospital's safety records. Compare all hospitals in a state or city.

Easy to understand explanations of eye examinations and general eye conditions. Find a doctor. Read or listen to the content. Also available in Spanish / español.

Find information about treatment options and find statistics about cancer and radiation. Provided by the American Society for Radiation Oncology.

This site collects tobacco-related information from many sources. Read basic information about smoking and tobacco use. Get tips to help you quit. View data about smoking and other tobacco use.
From the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.

This organization of veterinarians provides news related to animal health, position papers, consumer information and resources, listing of publications.