Other Government Resources
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
AHRQ's is the Nation's lead Federal agency for research on health care quality, costs, outcomes, and patient safety.
ClinicalTrials.gov
ClinicalTrials.gov is a database of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
FTC's goal is to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices in the marketplace and provides information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them.
- “Miracle” Health Claims: Add a Dose of Skepticism
- Cure-ious
- Who Cares: Sources of Information About Health Care Products and Services
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
NCCAM scientifically explores CAM therapies, trains CAM researchers; and educates the public and professionals.
National Library of Medicine (NLM)
NLM makes available medical information to scientists, health professionals, and the public.
Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS)
ODS evaluates scientific information, supports research, and shares study results related to dietary supplements.
- International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements Database
- Annual Bibliography of Significant Advances in Dietary Supplement Research
- Botanical Dietary Supplements: Background Information
- Computer Access to Research on Dietary Supplements Database
- Frequently Asked Questions About Dietary Supplements
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
FDA promotes and protects the public by checking products for safety and effectiveness before and after they become available on the market.