H.A.R.M.S. Links:
Newsletter
(Spring 2001)
High Altitude Radiation Monitoring Service
Finding Answers
Tips on Finding Accurate Information and Links:
To gain the most accurate perspective on any issue, consult a number of sources before drawing a conclusion. Use the web and other resources, such as a professional librarian, to help you verify the accuracy of the information you have found.
For those sites with search engines, carefully consider your search terms. For example, issues relating to aviation may be found associated with words such as airline, aviation, air travel, flight, high altitude, crew, flight attendant, pilot, passenger, jet or travel. To search for a term related to "pregnancy," also try the words "pregnant" and "reproductive".
Consider the source of your information. Why is the information provided for the consumer? Is there a chance that the provider of the information was not impartial?
Sites listed below generally offer information scrutinized by scientists, doctors or other qualified professionals.
Recommended Sites
Travelers' Health from the National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control. Health information on specific destinations. Also reference materials; information on disease outbreaks; traveling with children; special-needs travelers; diseases that can affect travelers;, vaccinations, safe food and water; and information on cruise ships and air travel.
Health Topics A to Z from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Provides a listing of disease and health topics found on the CDC Web site. New topics are added on an ongoing basis.
National Library of Medicine from the National Institute of Health. A popular site used by scientists and medical practitioners to find articles related to a wide range of medical and scientific topics. The terminology used at this site is technical. The site is always up to date, offering listings and abstracts of most biological and medical journal articles published worldwide.
MEDLINEplus from the National Library of Medicine Answers common medical questions with accurate, current, medical information. Extensive information about specific diseases and conditions, with links to consumer health information from the National Institutes of Health; dictionaries; lists of hospitals and physicians; health information in Spanish and other languages and information on clinical trials. There is no advertising on this site, nor does MEDLINEplus endorse any company or product.
Science News An award-winning weekly newsmagazine covering the most important research in all fields of science. Its 16 pages are packed with short, accurate articles that appeal to both general readers and scientists. Published since 1922, the magazine is widely read. Includes important articles on diet and nutrition.
Scientific American has been a source of information on contemporary medical and scientific discovery since 1845.