General Health

It can be overwhelming to try to sort through all of the health information that's available. Separating rumors and myths from reliable facts can take up all of your time. These pages offer a wealth of information on just about any health topic. The extensive Resources and Links section includes off-campus sites that are written by health professionals, address the health concerns of diverse groups and give you interactive tools to assess your health. This section also includes information from patient education sheets you may have received during your visit at Health Services.

Whatever source you use, it's important to be a critical consumer of health information. Look for independent, reliable sources of information. Be wary of sites that are trying to sell you specific products or miracle cures--if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Anecdotal reports or testimonials are never as reliable as scientific studies that can be replicated by different researchers.

Disclaimer: Health Education is part of Health Services at Brown University. Health Education maintains this site as a resource for Brown students. This site is not intended to replace consultation with your medical providers. No site can replace real conversation. Health Education offers no endorsement of and assumes no liability for the currency, accuracy, or availability of the information on the sites we link to or the care provided by the resources listed.  Health Services staff are available to treat and give medical advice to Brown University students only. If you are not a Brown student, but are in need of medical assistance please call your own health care provider or in case of an emergency, dial 911.  Please contact us if you have comments, questions or suggestions.

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last modified: March 25, 2008