Technology Tuesday: Finding Medical Information Online

Finding Medical information online can be tricky.  You want reliable, trustworthy information - but often enough, the more trustworthy websites like WebMD can get too technical and hard to understand.

We've gathered a group of health-related websites you can rely on, without having to worry about knowing all the scientific lingo.  The next time you're worried about that scratchy throat, or want to learn more about a loved one's condition, these sites are a great starting point for looking up medical information.

The Mayo Clinic
Website: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health-information/
What's it like?:  Recognized by Consumer Reports for excellence, the Mayo Clinic website is easy to navigate and links to information on diseases and conditions, symptoms, drugs and procedures.  This page was designed with the public in mind and is easy to browse and read through.

Medify
Website: https://www.medify.com/
What's it like?: Medify breaks down different medical conditions into easy-to-navigate pages, linking to the most recent research in treatments.  You can narrow down search results by picking articles that relate specifically to your age group, gender and interest.

MedlinePlus
Website: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
What's it like?:  Developed by the National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus is a great starting point for research.  When you search for conditions, medical terms or treatments, MedlinePlus pulls results from trustworthy sites across the web.  For general information, this is a great place to start.


Where do you turn for medical information on the web?  Share with us in the comments section!