Research Guide: Health & Medicine
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Health & Medicine-Related Databases
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Science Citation Index
- A part of the Web of Science, the SCI searches the references (citations) found in journal articles in the sciences. Coverage is 1980-present. (more info)
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Multi-Disciplinary Databases
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Academic Search Complete
- Academic Search Complete is a comprehensive, scholarly, and multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 8,500 full-text periodicals, including more than 7,300 peer-reviewed journals. (more info)
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Annual Reviews
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Physiology
- Describes and evaluates recent noteworthy publications in the field. Chapters are written by specialists on topics of current interest and varying scope. Includes bibliographies. Online from 1939.
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Health Web Sites
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HealthFinder
- A searchable database and browsable directory of reliable online health publications, clearinghouses, and agencies; provided by the US government's Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
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HealthWeb
- Links to quality health information resources on the World Wide Web selected by information professionals at academic medical centers.
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MayoClinic.com
- Reliable information and advice on health, fitness, and nutrition.
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NOAH: New York Online Access to Health
- Authoritative information about a broad variety of health topics. Information is provided by hospitals, medical centers, and other health care professionals.
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Nutrition.gov
- A guide to nutrition and food information on federal government Web sites.
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Fitness Web Sites
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Fitness Jumpsite
- An aid for the fitness buff. Join the fitness forum, find a fitness partner, fitness equipment, or use the activity calorie calculator.
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Human Kinetics
- Kinetics news, information on jobs and careers, and links to associations, programs, and other sites related to exercise, fitness, and physical activity.
