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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Resources about diseases, conditions and other special topics, with health immunizations and recommendations for travelers worldwide.
Consumer Health CompleteInformation on aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs & alcohol, fitness, nutrition & dietetics, children's health, men & women's health, and more.
eBooks on EBSCOhostNearly 25,000 fiction, reference, scholarly, and professional books online.
Go Ask AliceInteractive health advice allows you to explore health information and ask questions on topics important to you.
Health Source: Consumer EditionMagazines, journals, and essays on medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, general health, adult health, pediatric health, senior health, women's health and sports medicine.
HealthfinderJournals, magazines, and medical dictionaries on minority health, as well as prevention and self-care on a variety of topics such as pregnancy, HIV, diabetes, women's health, and more.
HIV InSiteUp-to-date information on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and policy. Includes information on HIV in other areas of the world.
KidsHealthInformation about children from before birth through adolescence. Topics include: emotional development, nutrition, parenting, first aid, and infections.
Lab Tests OnlineUnderstand lab tests that are part of routine care, as well as diagnosis and treatment. Search by test, condition, or recommended screenings.
MayoClinic.comHealth education to patients and the general public on topics such as autism, influenza, bipolar disorder, breast cancer, smoking, depression, and more.
MedlinePlusCommon diseases and conditions, health promotion and wellness, drugs info, medical dictionaries and more.
MedlinePlus Drugs & SupplementsGuide to prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs, and supplements.
MyiLibraryOnline books on a variety of topics including art, language learning, medical, health, history, and more.
National Cancer InstituteComprehensive descriptions of cancer research programs and clinical trials.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative MedicineComplementary and alternative healing practices such as aromatherapy, acupuncture, and herbal medicine. Offers resources and pamphlets.
National Institute of Mental HealthSymptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of various mental illnesses. Includes brochures, information sheets, reports, press releases, and fact sheets.
NC Health InfoOnline guide to quality health and medical information and local health services throughout North Carolina.
NIH Senior HealthAging-related health information for family members and friends seeking easy to understand online health information.
North Carolina Public HealthInformation on health precautions, links to local health departments, how to get birth certificates.
Women's HealthResource on women’s health topics: pregnancy, body image, HIV/AIDS, girls health, heart health, menopause, mental health, quitting smoking, and domestic violence.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Resources about diseases, conditions and other special topics, with health immunizations and recommendations for travelers worldwide.
Consumer Health CompleteInformation on aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs & alcohol, fitness, nutrition & dietetics, children's health, men & women's health, and more.
eBooks on EBSCOhostNearly 25,000 fiction, reference, scholarly, and professional books online.
Health Source: Consumer EditionMagazines, journals, and essays on medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, general health, adult health, pediatric health, senior health, women's health and sports medicine.
MayoClinic.comHealth education to patients and the general public on topics such as autism, influenza, bipolar disorder, breast cancer, smoking, depression, and more.
MedlinePlusCommon diseases and conditions, health promotion and wellness, drugs info, medical dictionaries and more.
MyiLibraryOnline books on a variety of topics including art, language learning, medical, health, history, and more.

eBooks

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eBooks on EBSCOhostNearly 25,000 fiction, reference, scholarly, and professional books online.
MyiLibraryOnline books on a variety of topics including art, language learning, medical, health, history, and more.

Local Resources

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NC Health InfoOnline guide to quality health and medical information and local health services throughout North Carolina.
North Carolina Public HealthInformation on health precautions, links to local health departments, how to get birth certificates.

Medical Dictionary

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MayoClinic.comHealth education to patients and the general public on topics such as autism, influenza, bipolar disorder, breast cancer, smoking, depression, and more.
MedlinePlusCommon diseases and conditions, health promotion and wellness, drugs info, medical dictionaries and more.
MedlinePlus Drugs & SupplementsGuide to prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs, and supplements.
NC Health InfoOnline guide to quality health and medical information and local health services throughout North Carolina.