Health and Science

Library Exclusive Sites 

Quality Information Sources accessible with the number on the back of your library card 

 

    

 Natural Standard

A database / medicine dictionary that covers the safety and effectiveness of herbs, supplements, vitamins, minerals, complementary practices like yoga and acupuncture, diet, exercise and nutrition. Learn about treatment options for various conditions, look up brand name product information.
       

 

    
Health Reference Center Academic

This includes over 2800 journals and magazines, many full text. It contains nursing and allied health journals as well as other medical and consumer health magazines.
       

 

    
Health Source: Consumer Edition

A rich collection of consumer information.  This resource provides access to nearly 80 full-text consumer magazines including: Men's Health, Prevention and much more.
       
      MEDLINE

Index to scholarly medical journal articles.
       
     

Greenfile

Scholarly, government and general-interest titles include content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
       

 

    
Science Online

Science Online presents a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments.
       

 

    
Science Reference Center

Access science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and more. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, and more.
       
   

Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource

This resource book offers broad, comprehensive coverage of the animal kingdom, ranging from the simple -- sponges and corals -- to the complex -- mammals.
       
     

Computer Source

Science and Technology information.
       
   

Encyclopedia of Diets: A Guide to Health and Nutrition 

Covers topics such as dieting and popular diets, dietary concerns, nutritional basics, and the effects of a person's dietary choices on one's health
       

 

    

Encyclopedia of Drugs and Alcohol:

A Guide to prescription, over-the-counter, and recreational drugs
       

 

    

Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for patients and caregivers.

Written especially for patients and allied health care students by experts in the field, this encyclopedia covers approximately 450 surgical procedures and related topics.
       
Other Sites
 MedlinePlus    

Topical health related information provided by the National Library of Medicine.

 

 NYS Physician Profile

    

 

Covers topics such as dieting and popular diets, dietary concerns, nutritional basics, and the effects of a person's dietary choices on one's health

 NYS Department of Health

    

 

Access science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and more. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, and more.
 AMA Physician Select    

Access science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and more. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, and more.
 Health Finder    

 Science Online presents a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments
Mayo Clinic    

More than 3,300 physicians, scientists and researchers from Mayo Clinic share their expertise to empower you to manage your health.

 FDA Drugs     Drug related information from the Food and Drug Administration including a database of drug approvals.
NY State Department of Health     Index to all sorts of health related information and services.


 



 

 




 



 








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