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Consumer Health

Consumer health is part of every day life - but where do you find reliable resources. This guide has those reliable resources in easy to understand language.

MedlinePlus

MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. It is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

National Cancer Institute

National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the federal government's principal agency for cancer research and training.

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
We conduct and support research and provide information about complementary health products and practices.

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
The NHLBI is the nation's leader in the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, blood and sleep disorders.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Almost every household in America is affected by diseases of the bones, joints, muscles, and skin. The NIAMS works to understand and treat such diseases and conditions. We support research through our extramural and intramural programs.