Collection of links to sites related to World Health Day. "On this day around the globe, thousands of events mark the importance of health for productive and happy lives." Also includes links to recent UN documents on the subjects of human health and illn
'Health observances are days, weeks, or months devoted to promoting particular health concerns. This planning guide developed by the National Health Information Center lists national health observances, along with the sponsoring organizations and information about supporting materials.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Reviews the quality of health articles published in magazines and newspapers and health stories on television news. Journalists and health professionals rate stories for accuracy, balance, honesty, and completeness. Includes explanations of concepts such as absolute versus relative risk.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Fact sheets on over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, which are 'medicines you can buy without a prescription from your doctor.' Some of the topics covered include drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergic reactions, groups at risk for adverse effects, active ingredients in OTC medicine, and more. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
A 16-minute tutorial on how to evaluate the health information you find on the Web. It walks consumers through the process of determining who is behind a website (such as a physician or a drug company), separating noncommercial and commercial content, checking to make sure the site is current, and more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
'These guidelines (topics) are intended to help you determine how sick your child is and if you need to call your child's doctor. Their second purpose is to help you treat your child at home when it is safe to do so.' Topics include head lice, earache, sore throat, croup, diaper rash, diarrhea, and athlete's foot.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
'Using animated graphics each tutorial explains a procedure or condition in easy-to-read language.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
'Featuring Harvard Medical School's Consumer Health Information.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
