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Alt Healthwatch
A full-text alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness. It offers the latest information about the evolving practice of holistic medicine and therapies. Learn how to create a search alert here.
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Consumer Health Complete
Consumer-oriented information and articles on health conditions, medications and alternative treatments. Learn how to create a search alert here.
ConsumerLab
Reviews of health, wellness and nutritional products, based on test results published by an independent laboratory.
Consumers' Checkbook
Consumer reviews of local services for home/construction, auto repair, medical services/hospitals and more. Includes consumer guides to help you with the decision-making process. (NOTE: Once on the homepage, use the "I'm looking for..." search box at upper right or the "Services We Rate" drop-down menu at upper left.)
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Gale Health and Wellness
Reference, magazine and journal articles on medical conditions and medications.
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Medical Reference Books
From Gale eBooks. Dozens of medical reference books you can browse individually or search all at once.
Medigap Plan Screener (From Weiss Ratings)
Gives you a list of Medigap health insurance plans based on your age and location, and provides information about features, pricing and financial strength.
NOTE: Weiss Ratings is currently unable to email Medigap plans. To save a copy of your plan, download the PDF after it opens in your browser.
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Natural Medicines (NatMed Pro)
Information on the effectiveness of herbs, supplements, vitamins, minerals, diets, nutrition, and exercises. Includes a Continuing Education section for medical professionals and a "Colleagues Interact" discussion forum.
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ParentTV
Especially for parents, ParentTV offers hundreds of on-demand videos to support the parenting and care of children from birth to teens.
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