Health Resources for Consumers

Eight of 10 internet users have looked online for health information (source: Pew Research Center). But it can be difficult to find reliable, in-depth information. The websites and resources listed here are from scientific experts across the National Institutes of Health.

• NIH Women’s Health Information
  Links to women’s health topics from experts across the NIH Institutes and Centers
  
  
• Women’s Health Resources
  Links to women’s health topics, reviewed by the National Library of Medicine at the NIH
  
  
• A Primer for Women’s Health: Learn about Your Body in 52 Weeks
  With 52 alphabetical health topics--one for each week of the year--the Primer aims to promote healthy lifestyles by offering practical strategies for women to use each day.
  
  

• NIH Publications List
  A searchable database of publications available from NIH Institutes and Centers.
  
  

• Women Are Scientists
  Women Are Scientists is a free DVD series for students that showcases women scientists discussing the rewards and challenges of their careers and their unique pathways to success. Women are Pathologists; Women are Researchers; Women are Surgeons; Women Scientists with Disabilities; and Women in Dental Research were produced in partnership with the Office of Science Education. DVDs and posters may be ordered by contacting: ODORWH-research@mail.nih.gov