Health & Physical Education Websites
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Information on nutrition, including current events, journal articles, government issues, and more.
Alzheimer's Association
Although there are several parts of this website of interest, the 'About Alzheimer's' section includes information about the medical nature of the disease as well as warning signs and treatment. Created by a group dedicated to promoting research that seeks the prevention of Alzheimer's.
American Cancer Society
A leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
American Diabetes Association
Resources to assist in efforts to locate reliable, scientifically verified information and data about diabetes.
American Heart Association
The nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke.
Anatomy
From MedlinePlus, links to anatomical information.
AnatomyZone - Atlas of the Body
BioMed Central
BioMed Central publishes 255 peer-reviewed open access journals.
Cancer.gov
National Cancer Institute page.
Cancer Statistics Center
The Cancer Statistics Center is a comprehensive interactive resource for learning about the cancer burden in the United States. Produced by the American Cancer Society, the website provides detailed statistics on a range of topics.
Cells Alive
Online since 1994 Cells Alive offers film and computer enhanced images of living cells and organisms for educational and medical research.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC provides users with credible, reliable health information.
CDC FastStats A to Z
Quick access to statistics on topics of public health importance and is organized alphabetically.
CDC National Center for Health Statistics
Monitoring the nation's health.
Clinical Trials
Gives comprehensive information for current clinical trials being conducted nationwide.
Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi
The state's premier nonprofit health organization working to prevent diabetes and associated complications as well as work to improve the lives of every child, adult, and every family touched by type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Drugs.com
Look up information on prescription medication.
Drug Facts
Facts about drug abuse and addiction.
Environmental Health (CDC)
Examples of topics covered: disaster preparedness, cruise ship health, pesticides, rodent control.FamilyDoctor.org
Medical Library Association recommended consumer website.
Food and Nutrition
United States Department of Agriculture page. Offers personalized eating plans and interactive tools to plan/ assess food choices.
Global Health Observatory - World Health Organization
WHO's gateway to health-related statistics from around the world.
Gray's Anatomy (Bartleby.com)
Electronic version of the classic work Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body.
GetBodySmart
Fully animated and interactive eBook about human anatomy and physiology.
Harvard Health Publications
Harvard Health Publications is the medical and publishing division of Harvard Medical School. Working with partners in the media and publishing industry, Harvard Health Publications creates information about health and wellness through all types of media.
Healthfinder.gov
Reliable health information for the public developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Healthline
Offers good information about consumer health.
Health Videos (MedlinePlus)
These animated videos show the anatomy of body parts and organ systems and how diseases and conditions affect them.
HIV InSite
Comprehensive, up-to-date information on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and policy.
ICD-10
International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision. Section V covers mental and behavioral disorders. Searchable.
Inner Body
Interactive anatomical models.
Inside the Brain: An Interactive Tour
"This tour explains how the brain works and how Alzheimer's affects it." From the Alzheimer's Association.
Mayo Clinic Site
Gives health information plus the latest medical news.
Medical Physics
Online community for medical physics including journals, news, editorials, job listings, and forums.
MedlinePlus
Health care information from the National Library of Medicine that includes medical encyclopedias, a drug manual, and a general health topics section. Interfaces with MEDLINE for an easily accessible gateway to launch searches of MEDLINE topics.
MedWeb
Health site developed and maintained by Emory University Health Sciences Library.
Mental Health Information
Information on different mental health issues from the National Institute of Mental Health.
Merck Manual (Consumer Version)
Electronic version of print source.
Merck Manual (Professional Version)
Electronic version of print source.
Mesothelioma Hub
Mesothelioma Hub is your ultimate source for the latest information about mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses. Our mission is simple: to connect mesothelioma patients and their families with the educational, medical, and legal resources they need.
Mississippi State Department of Health
National Cancer Institute
Information about cancer, cancer research, and training whenever and wherever you want it.
National Heart Lung And Blood Institute
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services page. Medical Library Association recommended consumer website.
National Institute of Mental Health
The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery and cure.
National Institutes of Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services page.
National Kidney Foundation
The leading organization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease.
National Library of Medicine
Web pages covering a vast array of NLM products and services.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Talk to a trained professional free of charge when you are in a crisis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
NIDDK: National Institute of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services page. Medical Library Association recommended consumer website.
Nutrition.gov
Information on healthy eating.
OncoLink
Tools and educational materials to support the practice of busy practitioners, including on treatment education, psychosocial support, and survivorship care plans.
PDR
Complete information on over 1,000 prescribed drugs.
Public Health Image Library
Images that can be used by students and educators for presentations and teaching.
PubMed
Portal to the professional educational resources from the National Library of Medicine.
RefSeq
The Reference Sequence (RefSeq) provides a stable reference for gene identification and characterization, mutation analysis, expression studies, polymorphism discovery, and comparative analyses. RefSeq records are derived from primary GenBank submissions with additional annotation and manual curation added by experts.
Rowland Medical Library
Biomedical resource site created and maintained by the Rowland Medical Library of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Select 'search/table of contents' for best overview.
RxList
Detailed and current pharmaceutical information on brand and generic drugs.
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
"This web page has been created to provide the public and professionals information about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The site will be updated daily to ensure that the most current information is available." A World Health Organization web page.
Teens Health
Provides information about the most important health issues for teens.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Easy searchable index.
WebMD
Valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information.
WebMD - Health A-Z
Encyclopedia type information about health related topics.
West Nile Virus (CDC)
Of interest to both the general public and health professionals, this site includes an FAQ file, prevention information, case reports, and clinical guidance. Developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Women'sHealth.gov
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
World Health Organization
The United Nation’s organization devoted to global health concerns.
JOURNALS
Archive of Life Science Journals (PubMed Central)
National Center for Biotechnology information (NCBI) collection of life science journals that are free and unrestricted.
BioMed Central Medicine
Free medical journal page.
Free Medical Journals
Offers free full-text access to a selection of medical journals.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
American College of Sports Medicine
The largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world, ACSM has more than 20,000 International, National, and Regional Chapter members.
Exercise Research Associates
Results of scientific research in the fields of health, sports medicine, and other related areas.
Society of Health and Physical Educators
Promotes and supports leadership, research, education, and best practices in the professions that support creative, healthy, and active lifestyles.