Health & Nutrition Sciences

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Use one EBSCOhost interface to search for your topic in multiple databases: American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Journals, PLoS Medicine, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Annual Reviews, Alt HealthWatch, CINAHL Plus with Full Text, Health and Psychosocial Instruments, Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition, MEDLINE with Full Text, SPORTDiscus with Full Text, Scopus, New England Journal of Medicine, Nature, New York Online Access to Health

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Alt HealthWatch focuses on the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness. This database provides full text for articles from more than 180 international and often peer-reviewed journals, reports and proceedings, as well as association and consumer newsletters. In addition, Alt HealthWatch includes hundreds of pamphlets, booklets, special reports, original research and book excerpts. Alt HealthWatch provides in-depth coverage across the full spectrum of subject areas covered by complementary and alternative medicine. Subjects include acupuncture, aromatherapy, childbirth, Chinese medicine, chiropractic, herbalism, homeopathy, naturopathy, nutrition and osteopathy. Some full-text.

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With full-text coverage back to 1937, CINAHL Plus with Full Text offers complete coverage of English-language nursing journals and publications from the National League for Nursing and the American Nurses' Association. CINAHL Plus with Full Text covers nursing, biomedicine, health sciences librarianship, alternative/complementary medicine, consumer health and 17 allied health disciplines. CINAHL Plus with Full Text provides full text for more than 770 journals and full text for more than 275 books/monographs. In addition, CINAHL Plus with Full Text offers access to health care books, nursing dissertations, selected conference proceedings, standards of practice, educational software, audiovisuals and book chapters. It provides indexing of more than 4,600 journals from the fields of nursing and allied health.

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The Cochrane Library is a unique source of reliable and up-to-date information on the effects of interventions in health care. The Cochrane Library is composed of a number of different databases containing different types of high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making: the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, the Cochrane Methodology Register, the Health Technology Assessment Database, the NHS Economic Evaluation Database, and About The Cochrane Collaboration. Search assistance in many languages is available in multiple formats, including PowerPoint presentations, PDF brochures, virtual webinars and online tutorials.

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This multi-source database provides access to the full text of nursing and allied health journals, plus the wide variety of personal health information sources in InfoTrac's award-winning Health Reference Center? plus 40 full-text nursing and allied health journals.
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Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition provides more than 550 scholarly full text journals, including nearly 450 peer-reviewed journals focusing on many medical disciplines. Also featured are abstracts and indexing for nearly 850 journals.

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MEDLINE is the National Library of Medicine's bibliographic database of citations and abstracts for the disciplines of biomedicine and health, encompassing the areas of life, behavioral, and chemical sciences, and bioengineering needed by health professionals engaged in basic research and clinical care, public health, or health policy development. MEDLINE also covers life sciences vital to biomedical practitioners, researchers, and educators, including biology, environmental science, marine biology, plant and animal science, biophysics and chemistry.

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PubMed.gov contains MEDLINE, the National Library of Medicine's database of citations to and abstracts of journal articles in the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, and the preclinical sciences.   PubMed.gov also provides citations to some additional literature and has additional medical search tools.  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/portals/public.html

Full text options: PubMed Central provides some full text within PubMed. Use the FindIt! button to see if the full text is available elsewhere or try MEDLINE (EBSCO Host).

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Academic Search Complete is a comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 8,600 full-text periodicals, including nearly 7,500 peer-reviewed journals. In addition to full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for more than 12,500 journals and a total of more than 13,200 publications including monographs, reports, conference proceedings, etc. The database features content going back as far as 1887, with the majority of full-text titles in native (searchable) PDF format. Searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,400 journals.

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This interdisciplinary database offers abstracts and citations to research in biomedicine, biotechnology, zoology and ecology, and aspects of agriculture and veterinary science. Biological Sciences is a collection of over 25 databases including Ecology Abstracts, Neurosciences Abstracts, Plant Science, and TOXLINE.

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American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM-IV, focuses on clinical, research, empirical foundations, and diagnostic criteria for mental health clinicians. Used for clinical information and as an educational tool for teaching psychopathology.
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A collection of over 1,000 peer-reviewed journals, providing researchers with the information needed to stay current on the latest scientific developments.  General Science Collection contains over 2 million articles published from 1980 to the present..

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HighWire Press, a division of Stanford University Libraries, produces the online versions of high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and other scholarly content. The database offers access to the full-text of over 1,500 leading journals available from the journals' own sites for complete and accurate representation of the research at its source (including articles published online ahead of print, reference works, books, and proceedings); plus all of Medline -- with links to full text. Some journals offer completely free access, some offer free access to a range of back issues, and some offer free trial periods.

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The Guide provides general readers with an authoritative reference source that helps bridge the gap between medical encyclopedias for professionals and popular self-help guides. The Guide covers diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, anatomy, biology, and issues in an A-Z format, with sidebars addressing recent developments in medicine and concise information boxes for all diseases and disorders.
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An electronic archive of non-peer reviewed research before, during or after peer review prior to completion and publication.

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Open Science Directory is a tool for finding open access journals in science, medicine, and agriculture (among other fields). There are over 13,000 scientific journals on the OSD, the most important collections being Directory of Open Access Journals, BioMed Central, HighWire Press, and PubMed Central. Users can browse/search by journal title, subject, and keyword. Access to each journal's website is provided through the Open Science Directory.

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Project Muse offers nearly 200 journal titles from some 30 scholarly publishers, covering the fields of literature and criticism, history, the visual and performing arts, cultural studies, education, political science, gender studies, economics, and many others. Project MUSE provides full-text access to a comprehensive selection of humanities and social sciences journals.

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ScienceDirect contains over 25% of the world's science, technology and medicine full text and bibliographic information. A rich journals collection is supplemented by relevant abstract databases to expand literature searches further and a growing program of online reference works, handbooks and book series.
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A comprehensive database covering articles from over 19,000 peer-reviewed titles from more than 5,000 international publishers (including over 1800 open access journals). Records cover 1966 to the present from all scientific, technical, medical, and social science fields (and some arts and humanities). Scopus has an excellent, intuitive interface that allows users to fine-tune their searches; features include author searches, cited reference searches, and alert tools.

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Springer has combined two of the world's leading research powerhouses, SpringerLink and KluwerOnline, to bring you the new SpringerLink. SpringerLink is Springer's online full-text archive for journals and books. SpringerLink currently offers over 1,250 fully peer-reviewed journals and a growing roster of book series, comprising more than 3,000 books online.

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It features over 1,200 journals, major reference works, online books, Current Protocols laboratory manuals, and databases as well as a suite of professional and management resources. The site was launched in 1997 and currently caters to over 12 million users in 87 countries.

Journals

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The Biochemical Journal covers all aspects of biochemistry and cell and molecular biology.
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JAMA, published continuously since in 1883, is an international peer-reviewed general medical journal published 48 times per year. JAMA is the most widely circulated medical journal in the world.
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The Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics is an applied journal, publishing papers that will help clinical medical physicists perform their responsibilities more effectively and efficiently.
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The Lancet is an independent and authoritative voice in global medicine. It seeks to publish high-quality clinical trials that will alter medical practice; our commitment to international health ensures that research and analysis from all regions of the world is widely covered.
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Nature is a weekly, international, interdisciplinary journal of science.
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The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) is a weekly general medical journal that publishes new medical research findings, review articles, and editorial opinion on a wide variety of topics of importance to biomedical science and clinical practice. Material is published with an emphasis on internal medicine and specialty areas including allergy/immunology, cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology, kidney disease, oncology, pulmonary disease, rheumatology, HIV, and infectious diseases.
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Since 1956, New Scientist has been keeping their readers up to date with the latest science and technology news from around the world. In every issue, New Scientist also carries hundreds of the best jobs in science from around the world.
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Open Science Directory is a tool for finding open access journals in science, medicine, and agriculture (among other fields). There are over 13,000 scientific journals on the OSD, the most important collections being Directory of Open Access Journals, BioMed Central, HighWire Press, and PubMed Central. Users can browse/search by journal title, subject, and keyword. Access to each journal's website is provided through the Open Science Directory.

Additional Internet Resources

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Video showing collections and locations.
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Use this site to find information related to clinical trials including more than 35000 industry and government sponsored clinical trials and new drug therapies approved by the FDA.
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drkoop.com
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A service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with links to over 1400 health sites.

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Users can search or browse the Household Products Database for information about products, manufacturers, specific ingredients, and health effects. The site also divides its homepage into specific subjects, such as Auto Products, Pesticides, Personal Care, Arts & Crafts, and Home Office. Within, users can find chemical information, toxicity information, and biomedical references.

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Consumer health information from Harvard Medical School.
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Health information on a wide range of topics from Mayo Clinic.
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For students, patients, physicians, and the health care community designed by medical students at Stanford University.
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The CDC's Office of Public Health Genomics (OPHG) aims to integrate genomics into public health research, policy, and programs.  Health professionals can find links to data, technical reports and funding opportunities.  For consumers, there are genomic test reports, research findings and information on how genes, the environment and behavior interact.

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ODS and the National Library of Medicine (NLM) partnered to create this Dietary Supplement Subset of NLM's PubMed.  The subset will retrieve dietary supplement-related citations on topics including chemical composition, biochemical role and function, clinical trials, health and adverse effects, fortification, traditional Chinese medicine and other folk/ethnic supplement practices, cultivation of botanical products used as dietary supplements and surveys of dietary supplement use.

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PubMed Health is a service provided by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM).   It specializes in reviews of clinical effectiveness research, with easy-to-read summaries for consumers as well as full technical reports. 

 

Encyclopedias

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American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM-IV, focuses on clinical, research, empirical foundations, and diagnostic criteria for mental health clinicians. Used for clinical information and as an educational tool for teaching psychopathology.
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Includes information on more than 1,600 medical disorders and concepts. Each article includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other related topics.
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The Guide provides general readers with an authoritative reference source that helps bridge the gap between medical encyclopedias for professionals and popular self-help guides. The Guide covers diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, anatomy, biology, and issues in an A-Z format, with sidebars addressing recent developments in medicine and concise information boxes for all diseases and disorders.

Food and Nutrition Information

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The Dietary Guidelines, published every five years, emphasizes recommendations that accommodate the food preferences, cultural traditions, and customs of the many and diverse groups who live in the United States.  The themes covered in this seventh edition include diet planning, eating behavior patterns, nutrient-dense food intake, an energy-balanced diet, and weight management.

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Provides information on a range of nutrition topics including dietary guidelines, supplements, food composition, food pyramids and consumer advice.
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General information and fact sheets on dietary supplements from the Office on Dietary Supplements of the National Institutes of Health.
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Provides simplified nutritional analyses and food labels and tells you what's good and bad about the foods you eat.
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ODS and the National Library of Medicine (NLM) partnered to create this Dietary Supplement Subset of NLM's PubMed.  The subset will retrieve dietary supplement-related citations on topics including chemical composition, biochemical role and function, clinical trials, health and adverse effects, fortification, traditional Chinese medicine and other folk/ethnic supplement practices, cultivation of botanical products used as dietary supplements and surveys of dietary supplement use.

Food Safety and Agricultural Sustainability

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They offer extensive research, education, and science on promotion of rural communities, ecosystems and family farms.
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Organized by the United Nations to create a world without hunger.

Food Safety and Genetic Engineering

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CFSAN is responsible for promoting and protecting the public's health by ensuring that the nation's food supply is safe, sanitary, wholesome, and honestly labeled, and that cosmetic products are safe and properly labeled.

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The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.
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Soy Info Online! is dedicated to providing consumers with accurate, verifiable and scientific information about soy products and related protein issues.Soy Info Online!is not funded by or associated with soybean seed companies, soybean growers, soy product manufacturers, food manufacturers, or food resellers.
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The goal of the National Food Safety Database project is to develop an efficient management system of US food safety databases that are used by the Cooperative Extension Service (CES), consumers, industry, and other public health organizations.
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The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) promotes food safety, organic farming and sustainable agriculture practices in the U.S. and internationally. OCA provide consumers with factual information they can use to make informed food choices. Genetic engineering, irradiation, toxic sludge fertilizer, mad cow disease, and rBGH are some of the issues OCA addresses. The OCA gives interviews and supplies background material for journalists, news organizations, and public interest activists worldwide. OCA publishes one print newsletter (Organic View) and one electronic newsletter (Organic Bytes).

Government Resources

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The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), based in Atlanta, Georgia, is a federal public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
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THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. The department includes more than 300 programs, covering a wide spectrum of activities.
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Chosen from the manuscripts and books collections, the prints and photographs collection, historical films and videos, current and past exhibitions, and the Digital Manuscripts Program, these digitized materials cover a spectrum of centuries and cultures from medieval Islam to contemporary biomedical research.

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Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Information networks and other information sources, including state and local health agencies.
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research.
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Science.gov is a gateway to government science information and research results, providing access to over 50 scientific databases, and 2,100 scientific website. The site includes technical reports, journal citations, databases, federal websites, fact sheets, and an image search. Users can access information on topics such as Agriculture & Food; Astronomy & Space; Earth & Ocean Sciences; Health & Medicine; Physics & Chemistry; and Science Education.

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AIDSinfo is a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) project that offers the latest federally approved information on HIV/AIDS clinical research, treatment and prevention, and medical practice guidelines for people living with HIV/AIDS, their families and friends, health care providers, scientists, and researchers. Search options include the AIDSinfo Drug Database, ClinicalTrials.gov, a registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world, an A-Z index on HIV/AIDS Health Topics, and information on preventive and therapeutic HIV/AIDS vaccine research. All information and free publications are available in English or Spanish.

Human Genome Project

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For educators interested in human genetics and the human genome project. Project introduction · Resources (books, videos, curricula) · Lesson Plans · Networking · Genetic Conditions · Careers · Programs / Resources · Museum Exhibits · Plays · Glossaries · News · Portrayal & Writing · Feedback · FAQ · Search
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A wealth of information from the United States Department of Energy covering resesarch, eduation, medicaine and legal and ethical issues regarding the Human Genome Project.
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The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) was originally established in 1989. Its mission is to head the Human Genome Project for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Covers research, social issues, new developments, glossary and other resources.

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A comprehensive web resource devoted to research articles, in all areas of biology.

Libraries, Research Centers and Academic Departments

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The National Library of Medicine (NLM), is the world's largest medical library. The Library collects materials and provides information and research services in all areas of biomedicine and health care.
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National Network of Libraries of Medicine
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The Nutraceuticals Institute (NI) is a research, education and outreach program formed through the partnership of Rutgers University (RU) and St. Joseph's University (SJU).

Organizations and Associations

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The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), founded in 1898, exists to lend support and assistance to the nation's 20 osteopathic medical schools.
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The AAI enables over 6,500 scientists conducting immunology research to work together on common interests and issues.
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The American Medical Association helps doctors help patients by uniting physicians nationwide to work on the most important professional and public health issues.
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The AOA is the main representative organization for osteopathic physicians in the United States. This page links to two sites maintained by AOA: Osteopathic.org (information for patients, consumers and media), and http://www.do-online.org/ (information for health industry professionals).
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The ASCI is dedicated to the advancement of research that extends our understanding and improves the treatment of human diseases. The ASCI comprises more than 2,800 physician-scientists from all medical specialties elected to the Society for their outstanding records of scholarly achievement in biomedical research.
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The American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP) is a society of biomedical scientists who investigate mechanisms of disease.
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The mission of the ASN is to develop and extend knowledge of nutrition of all species through fundamental, multidisciplinary, and clinical research; facilitate contact among investigators in nutrition, medicine and related fields of interest; support the dissemination and application of nutrition science to improve public health and clinical practice worldwide; promote graduate education and training of physicians in nutrition; provide reliable nutrition information to those who need it, and advocate for nutrition research and its application to development and implementation of policies and practices related to nutrition.
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The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) is the principal organization in the United States representing scientists, clinicians and others with interests in the prevention and control of tropical diseases through research and education. The interests of the Society lie in tropical medicine, including the varied parasitic and viral diseases of the tropics, as well as other infectious diseases, such as enteric and mycobacterial infections.
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The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology is the largest and most highly respected vision research organization in the world.
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The Association of American Medical Colleges is a nonprofit association of medical schools, teaching hospitals, and academic societies. The AAMC seeks to improve the nation's health by enhancing the effectiveness of academic medicine.
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IFIC's mission is to communicate science-based information on food safety and nutrition to health and nutrition professionals, educators, journalists, government officials and others providing information to consumers. IFIC is supported primarily by the broad-based food, beverage and agricultural industries.

Public Health

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Find information on all aspects of public health from federal, state and city agencies.
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The CDC's Office of Public Health Genomics (OPHG) aims to integrate genomics into public health research, policy, and programs.  Health professionals can find links to data, technical reports and funding opportunities.  For consumers, there are genomic test reports, research findings and information on how genes, the environment and behavior interact.

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PubMed Health is a service provided by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM).   It specializes in reviews of clinical effectiveness research, with easy-to-read summaries for consumers as well as full technical reports.