Consumer Health

Provides links to recent CAM research results and information about treatments, herbs and clinical trials.

This MedlinePlus page gives an overview of complementary and alternative medicine with links to other sites from the NIH and around the internet.

General information about CAM and links to other related Mayo Clinic articles about specific therapies.

This is an online open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in interventions and resources that complement or replace conventional therapies, including biological mechanisms of action, as well as their efficacy, safety, costs, patterns of use and/or implementation.

FEMA's website with recommendations for how to make sure you are prepared for a disaster.

This page includes checklists from the American Red Cross about preparing for a disaster. Also links to another page with information about preparing your home and family.

MedlinePlus provides links to all aspects of preparing and recovering from disasters. Includes videos and games, special topics and conditions, information for different populations.

Frequently asked questions and answers about clinical trials.

MedlinePlus page with links to more information about medical research and clinical trials.

A registry and results database of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world, which gives you information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details. This information should be used in conjunction with advice from health care professionals.

The Conquering Diseases program is a partnership between community members, the patients being cared for by the health professionals of UMass Memorial Health Care, and the research community at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. The ultimate goal of the Conquering Diseases is to gain a better understanding the diseases our patients suffer from, how to prevent, and better treat these afflictions.

A federal government website managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services on finding and using health insurance, health care law, comparing providers, and prevention and wellness.

A page for patients from the Massachusetts Medical Society on finding a doctor and patient education materials.

A non-profit organization founded in 1982 whose mission is dedicated to enhancing access to quality health care, promoting workforce development, and eliminating health disparities.

Search or browse by hazardous agent, disease, or occupation.

This HHS site links over 10,000 consumer brands to the health effects listed in Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provided by manufacturers and allows you to research products based on chemical ingredients.

An interactive guide to commonly encountered toxic substances, your health, and the environment.

The EPA website includes information on topics such as drinking water safety, radon, and the UV index, and MyEnvironment, which is designed to provide a cross-section of environmental information based on your location.

Our regional poison control center website provides the number for a 24 hour hotline, information about prevention, seasonal safety, and more.

A project of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, exploring the history of vaccines, including articles, a photo and video gallery, timelines, and interactive features.

The website of the U.S. National Library of Medicine's History of Medicine division.

The OMHA collects and preserves materials that document the history of the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS). It also supports historical research, teaching, and other activities that highlight the history of UMMS and the history of American medicine and health care.

Reports and ratings of health by state or by measure, from 1990 to 2010.

CDC/U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website on health status indicators down to the county level.

Find a primary care doctor and compare offices to get the best care. Sponsored by Massachusetts Health Quality Partners.

Genetics Home Reference provides consumer-friendly information about the effects of genetic variations on human health.