Reference Databases for Health


Gale Virtual Reference Library: Medicine
Gale Virtual Reference LibraryA collection of full-text medical encyclopedias and other specialized reference sources.



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Health and Wellness Resource Center
Health and Wellness Resource CenterProvides instant access to carefully compiled and trusted medical reference materials. Includes nearly 400 health/medical journals, hundreds of pamphlets, over 700 health-related videos, articles from 2,200 general interest publications and links to reputable health Web sites in addition to a broad collection of reference titles.
This database is provided by the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).

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Health Reference Center Academic
Health Reference Center AcademicAccess to the full-text of thousands of nursing and allied health journals, news articles, select consumer health information sources and health-related multimedia.
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MEDLINE
MEDLINEFull-text research articles covering all areas of medicine, including dentistry and nursing.
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MedlinePlus
MedlinePlusBrings together authoritative consumer health information from the National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health, and other trusted sources on over 750 diseases and conditions. Also includes a Go Local service for finding local resources for health-related issues.


Men's Health Magazine
Men's HealthA men's magazine dedicated to helping men take control of their physical, mental and emotional lives, and showing men the practical and positive actions that make their lives better. Browse or search full text from 1993 to current.
This database is provided by the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).

Prevention Magazine
PreventionA consumer magazine featuring new developments in nutrition, preventive medicine, fitness, natural living and drugless therapies. Browse or search full text from 1993 to current.
This database is provided by the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).


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