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Common GI Problems: Volume 1
The ACG describes then explains on common problems encountered by the consumer.

Common GI Problems: Volume 2
Detailed descriptions and explanations on common problems encountered by the consumer are provided by the ACG.

GI Health & Disease
Consumer Health brochures from the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG).

Crohn's Disease Resource Center
A comprehensive guide to Crohn's Disease.

Digestive Disorders
Scroll down to find overviews of many digestive diseases including cancerous conditions from CORE, a UK research foundation.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Resource Center
HealingWell presents a comprehensive set of resources for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

eMedicineHealth "new"
This is a first aid and consumer health information site written by physicians for patients and consumers.

Family Doctor
Health information from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).

Health A to Z
Developed by healthcare professionals with a vast directory of health and medical Internet sites.

HealthCentral
Physician reviewers emphasize the quality and quantity of original content and its information for the patient.

Healthline "new"
Healthline delivers comprehensive online health information for the consumer interested in taking an active role in their personal health.

Health Topics by Category from the University of Michigan
The University of Michigan Health System makes it easy to search for a specific topic by typing a keyword in the search box or choose from one of many health topic categories.

InteliHealth
Provides health news and information as well as access to trackers, tools and risk assessments.

MayoClinic.com
Reliable health information from the Mayo Clinic updated each weekday.

Med Help International
Founded in 1994, this site connects people with the leading medical experts and others who have similar experiences.

NetWellness
Over 55,000 pages of quality health information created and evaluated by medical and health professional faculty at the University of Cincinnati, Case Western Reserve University, and Ohio State University.

NOAH: New York Online Access to Health
NOAH provides access to high quality consumer health information in English and Spanish.

UpToDate for Patients
Learn more about a diagnosis, treatment options presented, or a medical condition. All this to help you make informed decisions as you work with your healthcare provider

WebMD
One of the most popular and best known health sites on the Internet, WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information.

GeneTests
Having merged with GeneClinics, it provides a medical knowledge base relating genetic testing to the diagnosis, management, and counseling of both individuals and families with specific inheirited disorders funded by the NIH and developed at the University of Washington. Free registration required.

Genetics Home Reference
This is the National Library of Medicine's web site for consumer information about genetic conditions and the genes responsible for those conditions. It provides a concise definition of a genetic condition and a brief description of the symptoms, diagnostic process, and treatment options.

Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) created the Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms to help people without scientific backgrounds understand the terms and concepts used in genetic research.