External Health Reference Library - Walk-In Lab Resource Center

We’ve curated trusted, third-party resources—government, academic, and nonprofit—to help you learn more about conditions, wellness, and lab testing.

This information is educational and not a substitute for professional medical advice. These links go to sites outside Walk-In Lab.

Arthritis

Arthritis Foundation — National nonprofit with education, research, and patient support on arthritis.
Mayo Clinic Defines Arthritis — Overview of arthritis types, symptoms, causes, and treatments.
Arthritis-health.com — Patient-friendly articles on joint conditions, diagnosis, and pain management.

National Cancer Institute — U.S. government resource on cancer research, treatment, and statistics.
American Cancer Society — Evidence-based cancer prevention, screening, and support information.
Prostate Cancer — PCRI article on transrectal HIFU as a prostate cancer therapy.
Mesothelioma Guide — Patient education and support resources for mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma Progress Network — Information on mesothelioma prognosis, treatment options, and support.
Mesothelioma Veterans Center — Mesothelioma information and resources for U.S. veterans and families.

CDC — COVID-19 guidance, vaccines, data, and travel notices.
WHO — Global COVID-19 updates, situation reports, and public health guidance.
Mayo Clinic — Clinical overview of COVID-19 symptoms, testing, treatment, and prevention.

Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia — Overview of Alzheimer’s and dementia symptoms, stages, care, and support.

Diabetes Risk Self Assessment — Quick questionnaire to estimate type 2 diabetes risk.
American Diabetes Association — Education on diabetes prevention, care, and living well.
National Diabetes Information — NIH/NIDDK resource on diabetes causes, management, and complications.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Diabetes Resource — CDC diabetes prevention programs, data, and educational tools.
WebMD Diabetes Health Center — Consumer health articles on diabetes symptoms, treatments, and diet.
Lab Tests Online Understanding Diabetes — Explains common diabetes lab tests and what results mean.
Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation — Nonprofit information and support for people with diabetes.
Healthline Type 2 Diabetes Center — Guides on type 2 diabetes symptoms, diet, and medications.

Understanding Drug Abuse & Addiction — NIDA explainer on substance use, addiction science, and treatment.
Dept. of Transportation (DOT) Information — Official DOT site for transportation policies and regulations.
Drug & Alcohol Abuse With Diabetes — Guide to substance misuse risks and diabetes management considerations.
Rehab Center — Directory and articles on addiction treatment options and rehab programs.
Drug Dangers — Consumer information on drug recalls, side effects, and safety alerts.

WebMD BMI Calculator — Tool to estimate BMI from height and weight.
CDC BMI Calculator — CDC calculator and guidance on adult and child BMI categories.

American Heart Association — Heart disease education, prevention tips, and patient support resources.
National Heart & Lung Blood Institute — NIH resource on heart, lung, and blood diseases and research.
MayoClinic on Heart Disease — Clinical overviews of cardiovascular conditions and treatments.
CDC—Heart Disease Facts and Statistics — U.S. data on heart disease prevalence, risks, and mortality.
54 Random Facts about Heart Disease — Trivia-style facts and curiosities about heart disease.

Johns Hopkins — Articles on hormones, endocrine disorders, and related treatments.
Hormone Health Network — Patient education from endocrinology experts on hormones and health.

American Liver Foundation — Education on liver diseases, prevention, and patient support.
U. S. National Library of Medicine — NIH library portal to liver disease topics and resources.
Liver Disease Information Center — ALF resource center on liver conditions and treatments.
Lab Tests Online — Liver Disease — Explanation of liver-related lab tests and result interpretation.

National Nutrition Month — Academy resources promoting balanced eating and nutrition education.

WebMD — General consumer health information and medical condition overviews.
HealthLink — General health education and medical information portal.
Emedicine — Clinician-level reference articles via Medscape.
MedicineNet — Consumer-friendly medical articles and condition guides.
RehabInfo.net — Directory and resources for rehabilitation services and support.
Cerebral Palsy Group — Information and support resources for cerebral palsy.

Due Date Calculator — Tool to estimate a due date based on last period.
Early Pregnancy Symptoms — Mayo Clinic overview of early signs of pregnancy.
Pregnancy Week-by-Week — Week-by-week pregnancy development guide.
The Cord Blood Bank — Information on cord blood banking and donation.
The Cord Blood Guide — Overview of cord blood uses, collection, and storage options.

STD Awareness Resource Site — CDC NPIN portal for STI information and resources.
Center for Disease Control & Prevention — CDC’s main sexually transmitted infections resource hub.
Chlamydia Fact Sheet — CDC chlamydia facts, testing, treatment, and prevention.
Genital Herpes — CDC overview of genital herpes symptoms, testing, and care.
HIV/AIDS Information — CDC information on HIV testing, prevention, and treatment.
U.S. Dept. of Health Aids.gov — Federal HIV/AIDS information and services portal.
AIDS & HIV Information — Introductory HIV/AIDS information from a general-interest site.

About.com Thyroid Disease — Overview of thyroid testing and diagnosis basics.
Lab Tests Online TSH: The Test — Patient guide to the TSH blood test and interpretation.

The Huffington Post — Wellness — Media articles on wellness trends, lifestyle, and personal health.
Everyday Health — Consumer health content on conditions, nutrition, and wellness.
Consumer Wellness Center — Articles and consumer resources on wellness topics.
WebMD Wellness Guide — General healthy-living guides, tips, and tools.