In short: Reliable, ad-free health reading anyone can use; it is information only, not medical advice.
- Free, no ads
- No sign-up
- Not medical advice
- Not tested by us
Before you sign up
Checked 2026-09-28 · based on official and public sources · not tested by us
Consumer health information on diseases, drugs, supplements and tests from the US National Library of Medicine.
Data sheet
Compiled from the public sources linked below
| What it does | Trusted consumer health information on diseases, drugs, supplements and tests from the US National Library of Medicine. |
|---|---|
| Cost | Free, no ads. |
| Sign-up | No sign-up. |
| Operator | U.S. National Library of Medicine (NIH) |
| Caution | Serves the US but usable anywhere. Information only, not medical advice. |
When to use it
Anyone who wants to read up on a condition, medicine, supplement or test, in English or Spanish.
Before you use it
It provides information only, not medical advice.
How to use it
- Go to medlineplus.gov
- Search a disease, drug, supplement or test
- Read the topic page in English or Spanish
Why people use it
About 400 million people used MedlinePlus in 2015, and it covers almost 1,000 topics in English and Spanish.
Checked 2026-09-28 · compiled from public sources; we have not tested it ourselves. Terms change, so check the official pages before you rely on it. · Official site · Wikipedia: MedlinePlus