When we’re looking for health information most of us usually go to good old Google and type in our symptoms or keywords and click on the first website that seems similar. You will find an overwhelming amount of results that pique your interest but are they trustworthy?
Whenever seeking medical advice, you should always contact a trained medical professional but if you’re looking for research, there are a few things you should look for when trying to find correct information. According to Medlineplus.gov, there are a few basic things that you can look for when scanning an article:
To make things easier, the library has created a Health and Wellness page with up to date news and information about all things health! Do you need information about a specific ailment? Try our A-Z list of common conditions! You will find state and county information such as contact information for both the NY State Department of Health Westchester County Department of Health. Don't forget that you can always check out some of our new health and wellness books!
One of our newest additions to the page is a section devoted to the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19). With the concern of a new disease, we have put together resources that will give you the most update and authoritative information.
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