There is a great deal of information on the web that is easily available to anyone with an internet connection; quality and reliability vary widely. MPHA offers below some links to trustworthy sources of medical information. We do caution that such third party information should be used to supplement, not replace, the advice of your doctor.
Alzheimer's Association
An excellent resource for family and patient alike with links to medication information, disease explanation, and community resources.
American Diabetes Association
Among Americans, diabetes has attained epidemic levels, exacerbated by sedentary lifestyles and diets laden with rich, highly processed foods. The ADA website offers a wealth of information on managing this disease and keeping symptoms at bay.
American Thyroid Association
A good site for explanations of thyroid diseases, treatments, and updates.
Arthritis Foundation
An excellent and comprehensive site devoted to the different types of arthritis, community resources, new treatments, and help available.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC's website provides a large body of health information, and is particularly valuable as the authoritative resource for disease prevention while traveling both domestically and internationally.
Concorde Medical Group
This website introduces patients to the more than 35 physicians who are part of Concorde Medical Group, the largest internal medicine and allied specialty group in Manhattan. Information about specialties, offices, and related topics can be found therein.
Medscape Internal Medicine
Medscape is a well-developed and reliable source of information about diseases and therapies, culled from peer-reviewed journals, and vetted by recognized experts.
National Institute of Health
An authoritative site primarily devoted to research in areas that the government heavily supports as well as Public Health issues of current interest
New York University Medical Center
A link to the Medical Center where programs, faculty information, physical resources, specific diseases, and educational links are available.
WebMD
WebMD offers an extensive database of timely and credible information across a broad array of health topics, treatment alternatives, and medical specialties.