In the age of the World Wide Web, it is not too difficult to find quality consumer health information online. Have a look at Arapahoe Library’s consumer health links and you will find some excellent choices. But, if you want to research further into academic or peer-reviewed articles, the task becomes a little bit harder. Fortunately, as time goes on, online medical journals with free full-text articles are on the rise but in most cases, a period of time is allowed to lapse (months to several years) before they become available free of charge. The following are some pathways to such information.

Don't trust everything you read. Let these sites help you to judge the quality of information you find online.

Looking for non-traditional options for health care? These sites are a good place to start.

These sites will give you information and support to make caring for someone easier.

Look here for information on child development, immunizations, insurance, and other children's health topics.

Here are resources to help you find health care and health care professionals in Colorado.

Find information here on a variety of topics, including assistive technology, children and disability, doctor finders, and national disability organizations.

Here are some resources that will give you great ideas for keeping healthy and fit.

Here are links to sites that offer a wide range of consumer health information. They are good for general information and should be a good a place for you to start your search.

Find information on a variety of health topics specific to men.

These sites will help you find information on a variety of mental health issues, including depression, grief, and addiction.

You are what you eat. These resources will help you find information on nutrition, diet, exercise, and weight management.

These sites will help you choose the right doctor, hospital, and insurance plan.

These sites will help you find information on prescription drugs so you can determine side effects, find manufacturers, and prescription drug programs.

These sites will help you find health and health care information especially for seniors.

There's more to good health than going to the doctor for a checkup! Get lots of information about everything from birth control to personal safety to stress management.

Information and tips on how to stay healthy while traveling.

These sites will help active, reserve, and retired military personnel and their families find information, support, and health benefits relating to mental health issues unique to military personnel.

Women have special healthcare needs. These sites will help you find information on a variety of topics specific to women.