Navigating health information can be overwhelming, and with a multitude of freely available information on the web, you can't be certain your source is always reliable. Use our research starting points to look up information in vetted, peer-reviewed and reliable sites and be sure to contact a librarian who can help you locate the information you need.
Library Resources
Online Resources for Health & Wellness
Health Reference Center
Get easy to understand articles about major diseases and conditions, treatments and procedures, as well as health and nutrition information!
Health Source: Consumer Edition
Look up health information in a wide variety of consumer health magazines and reference books that are written for the layperson.
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
A trusted full-text resource of peer-reviewed content covering nursing & allied health topics. Best for academics and health professionals.
Health Reference Center
Get easy to understand articles about major diseases and conditions, treatments and procedures, as well as health and nutrition information!
Health Source: Consumer Edition
Look up health information in a wide variety of consumer health magazines and reference books that are written for the layperson.
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
A trusted full-text resource of peer-reviewed content covering nursing & allied health topics. Best for academics and health professionals.
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More Resources to Explore
New Jersey Department of Health
Browse an A-Z health directory, locate vital statistics records or research licensed health facilities and long term care resources.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
This alliance of 600+ local affiliates work in local communities to raise awareness and provide support and education for mental illness.
MedLine Plus
Brought to you by National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus is a resource for health conditions, wellness topics, medical testing and more.