Lafayette College Library

Collection of over 70 peer-reviewed journals in the life sciences. Coverage for most journals begins in 2000. To construct more precise searches, use BioOne Abstracts and Indexes.

Reference database with peer-reviewed articles covering all basic and many applied aspects of the life sciences, with an emphasis on cell and molecular biology.

Search engine for scholarly materials including journal articles. Be sure to use WebBridge to link to Lafayette's resources. Note: Off-campus users should set their scholar preferences to "Lafayette".

The premier index to medical literature for health researchers and professionals. Subject searchers may wish to consult the directory of Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), available at the National Library of Medicine's website. A free search interface for MEDLINE, PubMed, with links to select full-text articles is also available.

Collection of dictionaries and other reference works on health sciences from Oxford University Press.

Database of biomedical and life sciences journal articles. From the National Institutes of Health.

The AIDS Education Global Information System. A searchable database of AIDS-related information from government agencies, newspapers and news services, and AIDS organizations. Includes statistics, court decisions, clinical information, and the latest AIDS news.

Index of books, journal and magazine articles, and other materials about older adults and aging. From the AARP.

Data and research reports on sexual and reproductive health issues, including abortion.

Full text of articles reviewing the scholarly literature for a variety of topics in the biomedical sciences, including psychology, neuroscience, biochemistry, and ecology.

Survey that tracks health conditions and risk behaviors in the U.S. "Provides state-specific information about asthma, diabetes, health care access, alcohol use, hypertension, obesity, cancer screening, nutrition and physical activity, tobacco use, and more."

Gateway to evaluated Internet resources related to bioethics and biomedical research from the UK's BIOME life sciences hub and the Wellcome Library for the History and Understanding of Medicine. Search by keyword or browse by category. Includes links to related BIOME databases in animal health, the history of medicine, etc.

Database of peer-reviewed research articles in biology and medicine.

Integrated system for accessing a wide variety of public health reports and data systems available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Includes a directory by topic, an A to Z index, and WONDER online databases for numerical data on Births, Deaths, Cancer, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Tuberculosis, Vaccine Adverse Events, and more.

Health status reports on all US counties, offering comparative data on vulnerable populations, preventable diseases, disability and death. Reports were compiled using data collected by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and other government agencies.

Index of medical literature relating to alternative systems of medicine and methods of treatment. Duplicates the material in PubMed but makes it easier to find literature specifically about alternative medicine.

Includes the "Health Insurance Literature Database," working papers, and links to datasets on the uninsured in the United States. From the University of Michigan.

From the Kennedy Institute of Ethics, this database indexes a selection of journal articles, book chapters, bills, laws, court decisions, reports, books, audiovisuals, and news articles relating to bioethics and professional ethics.

Clearinghouse of medical journals freely available via the Web. Note that many journals provide free access only to those issues that are older than six months or a year.

Data on alcohol use, alcohol-related problems and alcohol policies in countries worldwide. Includes trends in alcohol use and related mortality since 1961. From the World Health Organization.

Up-to-date and easy-to-access data by country on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and other key health and socio-economic indicators. Data are displayed in tables, charts, and color-coded maps and can be downloaded for custom analyses. See also companion site GlobalHealthReporting.org.

Gateway to selected consumer health and human services information resources provided by U.S. government agencies and other organizations serving the public interest.

Tracks infectious disease outbreaks in real-time, allowing you to follow their effect on human and animal health. Integrates data from various reporting sources including the World Health Organization and the International Society for Infectious Diseases.

Extensive information on the treatment, prevention and policy of HIV disease from the University of California San Francisco and San Francisco General Hospital. Includes "Knowledge Base", a well-researched online text prepared by health care professionals. Also includes news alerts. Searchable.

Health and safety information on hundreds of household products from the National Library of Medicine. Includes auto, pesticides, cleaners, personal care, and pet products. Searchable by brand name, type of product, manufacturer, chemical name or CAS registry number.

Collection of oral histories, documents, and images related to the National Institutes of Health's early research on AIDS.

Easy to understand articles on health-related topics, from the Mayo Clinic. (Includes a drug information database.)

Catalogue of Internet sites and resources on the history of medicine, managed by the Wellcome Trust Library for the History and Understanding of Medicine. Browse by category or search by keyword.

Images of 600+ health-related advertisements printed in newspapers and magazines from the 1910s to the 1950s. Ads illustrate the variety and evolution of marketing images for a wide range of products, such as: household cleaners, vitamins, pain relievers, and diet aids. Also includes historical documents (i.e. reports, editorials, radio scripts) that relate to the creation and influence of health-related advertisements.

Current and reliable health information from the National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health. Includes information on specific diseases, clinical trials of drugs, directories of hospitals and physicians, and other health information resources. Intended for both consumers and health professionals.

Reference sources for health care professionals.

Consumer-oriented medical manuals which "transform the language of the professionals' version into commonly used English."

Extensive collection of statistical reports and publications from the U.S. government. Includes Health United States annual report and chartbook, Healthy People publications, Vital Statistics of the United States, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report(MMWR), datasets from National Health Interview Survey, and much more.

Includes USDA National Nutrient Database, which provides detailed information on the nutritional value of foods. Also includes lists of foods that contain a particular nutrient.

Collection of dictionaries on food and nutrition from Oxford University Press.

Provides the latest government-wide information on pandemic influenza and avian influenza with specific instructions for the general public, health and emergency preparedness professionals, policy makers, government and business leaders, school systems, and local communities.

Pennsylvania's health information is arranged into three areas of concern: Health Planning & Assessment, Public Health Programs, and Quality Assurance. Provides full text reports including Pennsylvania Vital Statistics, County Health Profiles, and the HIV/AIDS Surveillance Quarterly Summary. Note: The Data Table Generator allows you to create and download customized data tables from select available reports.

Indexes journal articles, books, and technical reports on population, family planning, and related issues. In addition, POPLINE focuses on particular developing-country issues including demography and population and the environment.

Index of articles on social work, human services, and related areas, including social welfare, social policy, and community development.

State-level data on health status (including smoking rates); health costs, insurance, and services; women's health (including abortion policies and statistics); minority health; and AIDS/HIV (including sex education policies). From the Kaiser Family Foundation.

From the National Library of Medicine, U.S. Public Health Service Surgeon General. This site contains official reports, select articles, bibliographies, brochures, photographic prints, proceedings, workshop documents and more. Searchable.

Cluster of databases on toxicology, hazardous chemicals, and related areas. It includes the Hazardous Substances Data Bank, TOXLINE, the Toxics Release Inventory, ChemIDplus, TOXMAP and more. (See the factsheet for information on database contents.) From the National Library of Medicine.

Authoritative encyclopedia covering biomedical engineering, biomechanics, and biomaterials.