Open Access Journals
If you wrote an article, you own rights on it. However if you decide to submit an article to the journal, you usually have to transfer rights to the journal publisher. Since journal publisher owns rights, it can charge fee for access to the article. Anyone who wants to read the article must pay. Anyone who wants to use it in any way must obtain permission from the publisher and is often required to pay an additional fee.
Paying for access to content made sense in the world of print publishing, where providing content to each new reader required the production of an additional copy. However, it makes very little sense in the online publishing, when the content can be available to all readers anywhere in the world at the same cost. Possibility to publish articles online for low-cost gave birth to the open access journals.
Open access journals are scholarly journals that are available online to the reader "without financial, legal, or technical barriers other than those inseparable from gaining access to the internet itself." Majority of open access journals are collected and organized in DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) http://doaj.org/. This database contains around 10000 journals covering all scientific and scholarly subjects. You can browse journals by title or by broad subject area. Articles are searchable by article author or title, ISSN, journal title, abstract, or key words. Importantly, DOAJ includes only journals that exercise peer-review or editorial quality control. Please, watch a short video demonstrating how to use DOAJ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndvLm9MIfKA
Online Journals with Full-Text Articles
PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/) indexes most of the articles listed below. To search for free full-text versions of those articles, click the Abstract display "Free in PMC" icon to link to the articles in PubMed Central. Articles in PubMed Central (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/journals/) are freely available.
- OHSU Free Electronic Journals (http://libguides.ohsu.edu/content.php?pid=273210&sid=2615270) Free medical/allied health electronic journals. Although many journals have a six-month or one-year embargo on recent articles, this online resource offers substantial backfiles.
- The Journal of the American Medical Association (http://jama.jamanetwork.com/) Search under the "Online First" tab for free full-text articles. There is an email notification service of new articles. Their November 1998 issues were focused on alternative medicine and include some very interesting articles and abstracts.
- The New England Journal of Medicine (http://www.nejm.org/) Extensive abstracts of its articles available online. Full-text articles may be ordered.
- The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (http://ajcn.nutrition.org) is an excellent journal offering expansive online abstracts, an easy-to-use search feature, many full-text articles, thorough cross referencing, and PDF downloads for many articles.
- The Townsend Letters for Doctors and Patients (http://www.tldp.com) includes a variety of online articles about nutritional topics like exercise and iron, beta-carotene, and more.
- Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (eCam) (http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/) is an international, peer-reviewed journal that seeks to understand the sources and to encourage rigorous research in this new, yet ancient world of complementary and alternative medicine. Many full-text papers available online. You can also view Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine's archives through PubMed here: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/journals/241/
- The Journal of Experimental Medicine (JEM) (http://jem.rupress.org) publishes important new advances in research areas that include but are not limited to: immunology, infectious disease, inflammation, hematopoiesis, cancer, stem cells, and vascular biology. The JEM has long been known for its emphasis on physiological mechanisms and has more recently championed basic research on human subjects.
- The Journal of Cell Biology (http://jcb.rupress.org/) publishes papers on all aspects of cellular structure and function.
- Molecular and Cellular Biology (http://mcb.asm.org/) Researchers find Molecular and Cellular Biology to be an authoritative source of fundamental knowledge and new developments in all aspects of the molecular biology of eukaryotic cells. Essential to all scientists in the field, MCB publishes work on microbial, as well as higher organisms, and on viral systems where the emphasis is clearly on the cell. Some areas of emphasis include gene expression, chromosome structure and dynamics, signal transduction, intracellular trafficking, and mammalian genetic models with minimal or complex phenotypes.
- The Annals of Internal Medicine from the American College of Physicians (http://annals.org) offers many full-text papers and audio summaries, author interviews, and other bonus features.
- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (http://www.pnas.org/) PNAS is one of the world's most-cited multidisciplinary scientific serials. Since its establishment in 1914, it continues to publish cutting-edge research reports, commentaries, reviews, perspectives, colloquium papers, and actions of the Academy. Coverage in PNAS spans the biological, physical, and social sciences.
- Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC) from the American Society for Cell Biology (http://www.molbiolcell.org/) published research articles and essays that report the results or original research and present conceptual advances of broad interest and significance within all areas of cell biology, genetics, and developmental biology. Unredacted accepted manuscripts are freely accessible immediately through MBoC In Press. Final published versions are freely accessible two months after publication.
- Diabetes (http://diabetes.diabetesjournals.org/) publishes original research about the physiology and pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus. Submitted manuscripts can report any aspect of laboratory, animal, or human research. Emphasis is on investigative reports focusing on areas such as the pathogenesis of diabetes and its complications, normal and pathologic pancreatic islet function and intermediary metabolism, pharmacological mechanisms of drug and hormone action, and biochemical and molecular aspects of normal and abnormal biological processes. Studies in the areas of diabetes education or the application of accepted therapeutic and diagnostic approaches to patients with diabetes mellitus are not published. Articles are available for free after three months.
- The Journal of Virology (http://jvi.asm.org/) maintains its premier position as a source of broad-based, high-quality, original research concerning viruses. The journal provides fundamental new information obtained in studies using cross-disciplinary approaches of biochemistry, biophysics, cell biology, genetics, immunology, molecular biology, morphology, physiology, and pathogenesis and immunity.
- Genetics (http://www.genetics.org/content/by/year) A periodical record of investigations bearing on heredity and variation.
- Radiology (http://pubs.rsna.org/journal/radiology) Published regularly since 1923, Radiology has long been recognized as the authoritative reference for the most current, clinically relevant, and highest-quality research in the field of radiology. Each month the journal publishes approximately 300 pages of peer-reviewed original research, authoritative reviews, well-balanced commentary on significant articles, and expert opinion on new techniques and technologies. Circulation exceeds 35,000, giving Radiology the largest readership of any journal in the field; 25% of the readers are from outside the United States.
- The Journal of Clinical Microbiology (http://jcm.asm.org/) was published by the American Society for Microbiology and it contains the most current research on the microbiological aspects of human and animal infections and infestations, with emphasis on their etiologic agents, diagnosis, and epidemiology.
- Infection and Immunity (http://iai.asm.org/) Published by the American Society for Microbiology, Infection and Immunity covers a broad range of topics important to microbiologists, immunologists, epidemiologists, pathologists, and clinicians. Areas of interest include infections caused by pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and parasites; mechanisms of pathogenicity and virulence factors such as toxins and microbial surface structures; factors involved in host resistance, inflammation, and susceptibility to infection; immunology of microbial infection; development and evaluation of vaccines against pathogens; molecular genomics dealing with information from the genomes of pathogenic and nonpathogenic bacteria.
- The Journal of Bacteriology (http://jb.asm.org/) Established in 1916, The Journal of Bacteriology keeps pace with the times by advancing and disseminating fundamental knowledge of bacteria and other microorganisms. Articles report on developments in fast-moving areas, making the journal invaluable reading for busy researchers.
- Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (http://aac.asm.org/content/by/year) features interdisciplinary studies that build our understanding of the underlying mechanisms and therapeutic applications of antimicrobial and antiparasitic agents and chemotherapy.
- Nucleic Acids Research (NAR) (http://nar.oxfordjournals.org/) is an open access journal, providing rapid publication of leading edge research into the nucleic acids under the following categories: chemistry, computational biology, genomics, molecular biology, nucleic acid enzymes, RNA and structural biology. There is a Survey and Summary section, and methods papers are published in NAR Methods Online. Each year the first issue is devoted to biological databases, and a later issue to relevant web-based software resources.
- Diabetes Care (http://care.diabetesjournals.org/) is a journal for the health care practitioner that is intended to increase knowledge, stimulate research, and promote better management of people with diabetes. To achieve these goals, the journal publishes original articles about human studies in the following five categories: 1) Clinical Care/Education/Nutrition; 2) Epidemiology/Health Services/Psychosocial Research; 3) Emerging Treatments and Technologies; 4) Pathophysiology/Complications; and 5) Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk. The journal also publishes clinically relevant review articles, letters to the editor, and health/medical news or points of view. Topics covered are of interest to clinically oriented physicians, researchers, epidemiologists, psychologists, diabetes educators, and other health professionals.
The following journals are free after one year:
- Cell Press (http://www.cell.com/) publishes 29 journals spanning the life sciences, including Cell, Neuron, Immunity, Molecular Cell, Developmental Cell, Cancer Cell, Current Biology, Structure, Chemistry & Biology, Cell Metabolism, The American Journal of Human Genetics, Cell Host & Microbe, Cell Stem, and Cell Reports.
- Science (http://www.sciencemag.org/) Founded in 1880 on $10,000 of seed money from the American inventor Thomas Edison, Science has grown to become the world's leading outlet for scientific news, commentary, and cutting-edge research, with the largest paid circulation of any peer-reviewed general-science journal.
- Pharmacological Reviews (http://pharmrev.aspetjournals.org/) is a quarterly journal that showcases important review articles on topics of high current interest. Topics covered have included biochemical and cellular pharmacology, drug metabolism and disposition, renal pharmacology, neuropharmacology, behavioral pharmacology, clinical pharmacology, and toxicology. IUPHAR nonmenclature reports are published here. Pharmacological Reviews has the highest impact factor of the Science Citation Index''s pharmacy and pharmacology journals.
- Physiological Reviews (http://physrev.physiology.org/) provides state of the art coverage of timely issues in the physiological and biomedical sciences. It appeals to physiologists, neuroscientists, cell biologists, biophysicists, and clinicians with special interest in pathophysiology. Topics are covered in a broad and comprehensive manner. These articles are very useful in teaching and research as they provide interesting, clearly written updates on important new developments.
- Genes and Development (http://genesdev.cshlp.org/) publishes high-quality research papers of broad general interest and biological significance in the areas of molecular biology, molecular genetics, and related fields. G&D publishes two research formats, Research Papers and short Research Communications, in addition to Review Articles and Perspectives. Genes and Development has been named one of the Top Ten Hottest Journals of the Millenium (1995-2005) in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics and one of the Highest Impact Journals in All Fields (1995-2005) by ISI. The journal is published in association with The Genetics Society.
- The EMBO Journal (http://emboj.embopress.org/) Owned and edited by experienced scientists at the European Molecular Biology Organization, The EMBO Journal receives high visibility due to Nature Publishing Groups strong expertise in communicating scientific content. It publishes papers describing original research of broad general interest in molecular and cell biology - a particular emphasis is placed on molecular mechanism and physiological relevance.
- The Archives of General Psychiatry (http://archpsyc.jamanetwork.com) began publication in 1919 and, in 1959, and became two separate journals: The Archives of Neurology and The Archives of General Psychiatry. The Archives of General Psychiatry is an international peer-reviewed journal published 12 times a year. There is a Middle Eastern edition of Archives of Neurology/Psychiatry published quarterly. The editor is interested in publishing high-impact articles that cover the field broadly, from genetic mechanisms to psychotherapeutic intervention trials. The acceptance rate is 17%. The average time from submission to first decision is 32 days; from acceptance to publication, five to six months. Its impact factor is 13.9 (the impact factor is a measure of citation rate per article, and is calculated by dividing one year's worth of citations to a journal's articles published in the previous two years by the number of major articles (e.g., research papers, reviews) published by that journal in those two years). The editor is Joseph T. Coyle, MD, Eben S. Draper Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass.
- Development (http://dev.biologists.org/) is a primary research journal that provides an insight into mechanisms of plant and animal development, covering all aspects from molecular and cellular to tissue levels. It aims to act as a forum for all research that offers a genuine insight into developmental mechanisms. Studies on both plant and animal development are welcome and can be focused on any aspect of the developmental process, at all levels of biological organization from the molecular and cellular to the tissue levels. Experimental papers will be given the highest priority. Manuscripts that are entirely descriptive will only be accepted if they are of particularly high quality and offer novel insight into developmental mechanisms.
- Circulation (http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/by/year) presents peer-reviewed reports on clinical and laboratory research relevant to cardiovascular disease. It is the only weekly publication devoted exclusively to covering cardiovascular disease. Editorial features include: Clinical Cardiology, New Frontiers, Cardiovascular Drugs, Brief Rapid Communications, Cardiovascular News, Clinical Investigations and Reports, Basic Science Reports, Images in Cardiovascular Medicine, and From Bench to Bedside. Circulation is ranked first in 'impact factor' among all journals in the Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems category and first in "impact factor" among the 52 journals in the Peripheral Vascular Disease category (ISI, 2002).
- Blood (http://www.bloodjournal.org/) is a semimonthly medical journal published by the American Society of Hematology. It was founded by Dr. William Dameshek, credited with describing the concept of myeloproliferative diseases and participating in the first studies of nitrogen mustard in various blood malignancies in 1946, and has since been in continuous publication. Blood is the most cited peer-reviewed publication in the field. It provides an international forum for the publication of original articles describing basic laboratory, translational, and clinical investigations in hematology. The journal covers all aspects of hematology, including disorders of leukocytes, both benign and malignant, erythrocytes, platelets, hemostatic mechanisms, vascular biology, immunology, and hematologic oncology.
- The Journal of Clinical Oncology (http://jco.ascopubs.org/content/by/year) serves its readers as the single most credible, authoritative resource for disseminating significant clinical oncology research. In print and in electronic format, JCO strives to publish the highest-quality articles dedicated to clinical research. Original Reports remain the focus of the journal, but this scientific communication is enhanced by appropriately selected Editorials, Commentaries, Reviews, and other work that relate to the care of patients with cancer.
- Clinical Microbiology Reviews (http://cmr.asm.org/) offers a variety of reviews of developments in clinical microbiology and immunology, providing an excellent and timely overview of topics of concern to microbiologists, immunologists, epidemiologists, pathologists, public health workers, and infectious disease specialists. Bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology are among the fields covered.
- Circulation Research (http://circres.ahajournals.org/content/by/year) publishes articles that provide new mechanistic insights into cardiovascular biology in health and disease.
- AIDS (http://journals.lww.com/aidsonline/) includes the very latest ground-breaking research about HIV and AIDS. Read by all the top clinicians and researchers, AIDS has the highest impact of all AIDS-related journals.
- The Journal of Neuroscience (http://www.jneurosci.org/) The Journal of Neurosciences the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience. (ISSN 0270-6474)
- The Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) (http://content.onlinejacc.org/) publishes original peer-reviewed clinical and experimental reports on all aspects of cardiovascular disease. Topics covered include coronary artery and valve disease, congenital heart defects, vascular surgery, cardiomyopathy, drug treatment, new diagnostic techniques, findings from the laboratory, and large multicenter studies of new therapies. Symposia, clinical reviews and updates, editorial commentary, and letters are regular features. JACC also publishes abstracts of papers presented at the annual scientific sessions of the American College of Cardiology and the reports and recommendations of the Bethesda Conferences about current topics in cardiovascular disease.
- The Journal of Biological Chemistry (JBC) (http://www.jbc.org/) is the most cited biomedical research journal in the world. With more than 40,000 pages per year, this weekly publication is the largest and most significant contributor to the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology. JBC is designed for immediate publication of original investigations in the biological sciences, with accepted peer-reviewed articles are arranged by subject category. JBC has introduced a new Table of Contents categories, allowing for a more robust collection of RNA research, and creating more relevant and targeted advertising opportunities.
- The American Journal of Pathology (http://ajp.amjpathol.org/) is the official journal of the American Society for Investigative Pathology. It seeks to publish high-quality original papers about the cellular and molecular mechanisms of disease. The editors accept manuscripts which report important findings on disease pathogenesis or basic biological mechanisms that relate to disease, without preference for a specific method of analysis. High priority is given to studies on human disease and relevant experimental models using cellular, molecular, biological, chemical and immunological approaches in conjunction with morphology.
- The Journal of Immunology (http://www.jimmunol.org/) publishes articles that describe novel findings in all areas or experimental immunology, including both basic and clinical studies.
- The Archives of Internal Medicine (http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/) With a print circulation of more than 100,000 physicians in 75 countries, The Archives of Internal Medicine began publication in 1908. It is an international peer-reviewed journal published 22 times per year and reaches the majority of office- and hospital-based general internists and significant numbers of internal medicine subspecialists in the United States.
- Genome Research (http://genome.cshlp.org/) Launched in 1995, Genome Research is an international, continuously published, peer-reviewed journal focused on research that provides novel insights into the genome biology of all organisms, including advances in genomic medicine. Among the topics considered by the journal are genome structure and function, comparative genomics, molecular evolution, genome-scale quantitative and population genetics, proteomics, epigenomics, and systems biology. The journal also features exciting gene discoveries and reports of cutting-edge computational biology and high-throughput methodologies.
- Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology (http://atvb.ahajournals.org/content/by/year) publishes articles describing basic, translational, clinical, and population research in the areas of Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology.
- Molecular Biology and Evolution (MBE) (http://mbe.oxfordjournals.org/) publishes research at the interface between molecular and evolutionary biology. The journal publishes investigations of molecular evolutionary patterns and processes, tests of evolutionary hypotheses that use molecular data, and studies that use molecular evolutionary information to address questions about biological function at all levels of organization. Reports of work on comparative and evolutionary genomics and the evolution of molecular structure and function are particularly welcome. MBE is entirely owned by The Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution. The Council of the Society appoints the editor. The journal is published by Oxford University Press in conjunction with HighWire Press.
- The Journal of Infectious Diseases (http://jid.oxfordjournals.org/) Founded in 1904, The Journal of Infectious Diseases is the premier publication in the Western Hemisphere for original research on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases; on the microbes that cause them; and on disorders of host immune mechanisms. Articles in JID include research results from microbiology, immunology, epidemiology, and related disciplines.
- The Journal of Cell Science (http://jcs.biologists.org/) covers the complete range of topics in cell biology and is also of key interest to developmental biologists, molecular biologists, and geneticists. It is one of the leading journals in the field, and its impact factor is rising steadily. Each issue includes research articles, as well as review articles commissioned from experts in particular fields, brief syntheses of important areas, and topical comment.
- The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (ACJN) (http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/by/year) is the highest ranked, peer-reviewed journal in nutrition and dietetics. The primary focus of the AJCN is the publication of basic and clinical studies relevant to human nutrition. The AJCN publishes peer-reviewed, original research contributed by scientists throughout the world, editorials, special articles, meeting reports, book reviews, letters to the editor, and a calendar of events. AJCN's impact factor of 6.6 ranks it first among 36 peer-reviewed journals in ISI's Nutrition category.
- Molecular Pharmacology (http://molpharm.aspetjournals.org/) Monthly issues present original applications of biochemistry, biophysics, genetics, and molecular biology juxtaposed with innovative pharmacologic research to elucidate basic problems in pharmacology and toxicology, including areas such as molecular mechanisms involved in drug receptor-effective coupling, xenobiotic metabolism, and antibiotic and anticancer drug action.
- Hypertension (http://hyper.ahajournals.org/content/by/year) presents peer-reviewed reports about clinical and laboratory investigations of the highest quality in the broad field of blood pressure regulation and the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying hypertensive diseases. Editorial features include: Scientific Contributions, Brief Reviews, Editorials, Rapid Communications, and Clinical Conferences. Hypertension is ranked No. 7 in "impact factor" among all journals in the peripheral vascular disease category (ISI, 2002).
- The British Medical Journal (BMJ) (http://www.bmj.com/thebmj) publishes original research articles, review and educational articles, news, letters, and investigative journalism commenting on the clinical, scientific, social, political, and economic factors affecting health.
- The American Journal of Respiratory Critical Care (http://www.atsjournals.org/journal/ajrccm) focuses on human biology and disease, as well as animal studies that contribute to the understanding of pathophysiology and treatment of diseases that affect the respiratory system and critically ill patients. Papers that are solely or predominantly based in cell and molecular biology are published in the companion journal, the American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology.
- Arthritis Research & Therapy (http://arthritis-research.com/) is an international, peer-reviewed online and print journal, publishing original research, reviews, commentaries, and reports. Studies relate to the rationale and treatment of arthritis, autoimmune disease, and diseases of bone and cartilage. The major focus of the journal is basic research relevant to these conditions, but Phase I, II and III clinical trials are also published.
- Archives of Neurology (http://archneur.jamanetwork.com/journal.aspx The Archives of Neurology & Psychiatry began publication in 1919 and, in 1959, became two separate journals: Archives of Neurology and Archives of General Psychiatry. Archives of Neurology is an international peer-reviewed journal published 12 times a year. A Middle Eastern edition of Archives of Neurology is published bimonthly. The journal publishes occasional theme issues on topics such as cerebrovascular diseases, epilepsy, neuromuscular diseases, neoplasms, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, Alzheimer disease, neurotherapeutics, genetics, sleep disorders, headache syndromes, emergency neurology, neuro-ophthalmology, neuro-otology, neurogenerative diseases, ethical issues, and neurobiotechnology.
- The Journal of General Physiology (JGP) (http://jgp.rupress.org/) publishes articles that elucidate important biological, chemical, or physical mechanisms of broad physiological significance. The major emphasis is on physiological problems at the cellular and molecular level.
- Stroke (http://stroke.ahajournals.org/content/by/year) publishes reports of clinical and basic investigation of any aspect of the cerebral circulation and its diseases from many disciplines, including neurology, internal medicine, radiology, nuclear medicine, neuropathology, neurosurgery, epidemiology, vascular surgery, rehabilitation, anesthesiology, critical care medicine, vascular physiology, neuropsychology, speech pathology, and neuro-ophthalmology.
- Laboratory Investigation (http://www.nature.com/labinvest/index.html) is an official journal of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, Inc. that publishes articles in the broad area of translational and basic research as is related to experimental pathology. It's focus is on the research relevant to human clinical disease along with the exploration of mechanism and etiology of disease processes.
- The American Journal of Physiology - Renal Physiology (http://ajprenal.physiology.org/) publishes original manuscripts on a broad range of subjects relating to the kidney, urinary tract, and their respective cells and vasculature, as well as to the control of body fluid volume and composition. Studies may involve human or animal models, individual cell types, and isolated membrane systems. Authors are encouraged to submit reports about research using a wide range of approaches to the study of function in these systems, such as biochemistry, immunology, genetics, mathematical modeling, molecular biology, and physiological methodologies. Papers on the pathophysiological basis of disease processes of the kidney, urinary tract, and regulation of body fluids are also encouraged.
- Brain: A Journal of Neurology (http://brain.oxfordjournals.org/) provides researchers and clinicians with the finest original contributions in neurology. Leading studies in neurological science are balanced with practical clinical articles. Its citation rating is one of the highest for neurology journals, and it consistently publishes papers that become classics in the field. The Editorial Board reflects both the journal's truly international readership and wide coverage.
Secondary Resources, Search Resources, and Databases
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS) (http://wwwn.cdc.gov/NNDSS/) contains up-to-date health information to monitor, control, and prevent the occurrence and spread of state-reportable and nationally notifiable infectious and some noninfectious diseases and conditions.
- The American Holistic Nurses Association (http://www.ahna.org/Research) provides holistic nursing research.
- The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (https://nccih.nih.gov/) features easy navigation and a host of tools for the natural health student and practitioner.
- The National Guideline Clearinghouse (http://www.guideline.gov/) is a public resource for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. It provides a wide range of guidelines searchable by disease/condition, organization, or treatment/intervention. While the protocols are mostly allopathic, some incorporate herbal medicine and provide a useful guideline for complementary protocols.
- Medline Plus (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/encyclopedia.html) is an Encyclopedia from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
- Mayo Clinic (http://www.mayoclinic.org/) offers a range of research tools and online journals.
- Reuters Health Online (http://www.reutershealth.com/) is an excellent source for up-to-date news relating to conventional and complementary modalities. It is a subscription only service, but current news is available at no charge so a weekly visit is worthwhile.
- Merck Manual (http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/index.html) An industry standard, the Merck site includes consumer and practitioner-level information.
- Medscape (http://www.medscape.com/) Useful source for information relating to allopathic medicine, and has an online library and numerous articles. You do need to register to read most of the online resources, but registration is free. It has an excellent online medical dictionary which includes phonetic spelling. From within Medscape, you are also permitted to search Medline.
- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (http://www.pcrm.org/) contains articles on a variety of topics, including diabetes and vegetarianism.
- Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Database (http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/) Includes information about the different chemicals that make up cosmetics' ingredients. (Search specific products)
- The University of Minnesota Biomedical Library (http://hsl.lib.umn.edu/biomed) provides resources for a variety of topics, including public and personal health.
Children Specific
- Nemour's Foundation KidsHealth (http://kidshealth.org/kid/)