Trusted Health Resources
A curated routing page to authoritative public-interest health information. When the best next step is the primary source itself, start here.
Government Health Agencies
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. public health guidance, surveillance data, and prevention resources.
- National Institutes of Health (NIH), the primary U.S. medical research agency and funder of biomedical research.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), drug, supplement, and food safety information.
- World Health Organization (WHO), global public health guidance and data.
Clinical Guidelines and Screening
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, independent, evidence-based screening and prevention recommendations.
- MedlinePlus, NIH-maintained consumer health information and patient education, reviewed by the National Library of Medicine.
Research and Evidence Databases
- PubMed, the primary index of biomedical literature, maintained by the National Library of Medicine.
- Cochrane Library, systematic reviews widely regarded as a gold standard for evidence synthesis.
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, evidence-based fact sheets on vitamins, minerals, and supplements.
Public Datasets
- CDC Open Data, public health surveillance and outcomes datasets.
- HealthData.gov, U.S. federal health-related open data catalog.
Emergency and Crisis Resources
If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately. In the United States, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available by calling or texting 988.
A Note on This List
These are external, independent organizations. HealthIsCalling.org does not control their content and is not compensated for any listing here. This page will be updated as additional high-value public resources are identified; suggest an addition through the contact form.