Learn About Your Health
Find the health information you need on
MedlinePlus. Learn about diseases, drugs,
research, and other important health issues.
Read health information in your native
language.
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Use What You Learn
Everyone can use good health information.
With MedlinePlus, you can:
Help a friend or family member make a
health decision
Learn more about treatment options for
many health conditions
Know what questions to ask your doctor
Find doctors, dentists, and hospitals in
your area!
Need Help?
Librarians can help you find the health
information you need so you know the right
questions to ask your doctor and make good
decisions. Visit your local public library, call
the NN/LM office toll-free at 800-338-7657
or visit the web site at
http://nnlm.gov
About MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus is a web site that offers free, high
quality health information in English,
Spanish, and more than 40 other languages.
Trained professionals choose materials that are
current, accurate, and reliable.
MedlinePlus was created for consumers by the
National Library of Medicine.
This brochure was developed by NN/LM
staff; it may be freely reproduced from the
Internet at:
http://nnlm.gov/training/resources/mptri.pdf
Updated: June 2008
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Have you or a family member ever
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Maria’s doctor told her
she has diabetes. She
wants to find out more
about the medications to
help her manage her
disease.
Julian hurt his knee
while mountain biking.
He wants to know his
options including
arthroscopic surgery
and other treatments.
Clara has to do a
school assignment
about the causes of
asthma and how to
treat it.
What You Can Find
Health Topics
Get information about diseases, health
conditions, and staying well.
Find out what a disease does to your body
and how to treat it.
Learn about clinical studies that you can
join to help find a cure.
Locate organizations that sponsor support
groups and information about a particular
disease or condition.
New!
Find health information in more
than 40 languages on many health topics.
Drugs and Supplements
Find out about your prescription, over-the-
counter medicines, herbs, and supplements.
Learn how to take a drug and what it
does to your body.
Find out about the side effects of a drug.
Find information about safety and
effectiveness of herbs and supplements.
News
Read the latest news about research that affects
your health.
Covers many health topics like cancer, high
blood pressure, and vitamins.
New articles are added every day, and
stories are available for up to 90 days.
Special Features
Interactive Tutorials
are slideshows that tell you
about a health condition or medical test.
Easy-to-Read
pages use plain language to help
you understand diseases and conditions.
Email Announcement Lists
alert you when
new topics are added to the web site.
Medical Encyclopedia
Perfect for doing homework for school! The
encyclopedia has pictures and diagrams to help
you understand medical words, tests and
procedures.
Important!
Be sure to talk to your doctor
or nurse if you have questions
about your health!
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