Easy-to-Read Health Information: MedlinePlus

Easy-to-Read Health Information: MedlinePlus
Skip navigation
Official websites use .gov
.gov
website belongs to an official government
organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
lock
) or
means you’ve safely connected to
the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official,
secure websites.
You Are Here:
Easy-to-Read Health Information
URL of this page: https://medlineplus.gov/all_easytoread.html
Easy-to-Read Health Information
Find links to health information that is easier to read, understand, and use. These materials are designed to be clear and to follow best practices in health literacy. The links on this page are arranged alphabetically by health topic.
MedlinePlus identifies easy-to-read materials using this
Health Education Materials Assessment Tool (PDF)
Acne
What Is Acne?
(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Alcohol
Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines
(National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
Also in
Spanish
Understanding the Dangers of Alcohol Overdose
(National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
Also in
Spanish
Alzheimer's Disease
10 Frequently Asked Questions About Alzheimer's Disease
(National Institute on Aging)
If My Parent Has Alzheimer's Disease, Will I Have It, Too?
(National Institute on Aging)
Also in
Spanish
Arthritis
Arthritis
(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Assistive Devices
Assistive Devices: Positioning Aids (Slideshow)
(Nemours Foundation)
Also in
Spanish
Back Pain
Prevent Back Pain
(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Also in
Spanish
Birth Control
How to Use a Dental Dam
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Also in
Spanish
Birth Defects
Assistive Devices: Positioning Aids (Slideshow)
(Nemours Foundation)
Also in
Spanish
How Do Health Care Providers Diagnose Congenital Anomalies?
(Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Also in
Spanish
Blood Clots
Stop the Clot, Spread the Word® Campaign Resources
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Blood Glucose
Manage Blood Sugar
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Also in
Spanish
Your Glucose Meter
(Food and Drug Administration)
Also in
Spanish
Bone Diseases
Health Lesson: Learning About Bones
(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
Breastfeeding
Breastfeed Your Baby
(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Cancer
Adjusting to Cancer
(National Cancer Institute)
Also in
Spanish
Emotions and Cancer
(National Cancer Institute)
Also in
Spanish
Cancer--Living with Cancer
Adjusting to Cancer
(National Cancer Institute)
Also in
Spanish
Emotions and Cancer
(National Cancer Institute)
Also in
Spanish
Caregiver Health
What Is Caregiver Burnout?
(American Heart Association)
- PDF
Caregivers
Caregiver Support
(American Heart Association)
Cervical Cancer Screening
Get Screened for Cervical Cancer
(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Also in
Spanish
Child Abuse
Abuse: What If I Need Help Right Now?
(Nemours Foundation)
Also in
Spanish
Child Dental Health
Take Care of Your Child's Teeth
(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Child Development
Bladder Control Problems and Bedwetting in Children
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Child Mental Health
Storm Stress: Helping Kids Stay Calm
(Nemours Foundation)
Also in
Spanish
What to Do When You Feel Lonely
(Nemours Foundation)
Child Nutrition
Helping Your Child: Tips for Parents and Other Caregivers
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
How to Add Balance to a Favorite Meal
(Nemours Foundation)
Also in
Spanish
Child Safety
Red Cross Mobile Apps and Voice-Enabled Skills/Actions
(American Red Cross)
Colorectal Cancer
Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer
(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Also in
Spanish
COPD
Oxygen Therapy: Traveling with Oxygen
(American Lung Association)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation: A Path to Breathing Better
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- PDF
Cosmetics
Hair Dye and Hair Relaxers
(Food and Drug Administration)
Also in
Spanish
Tattoos and Permanent Make-Up
(Food and Drug Administration)
Also in
Spanish
DASH Eating Plan
Getting Started on DASH
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- PDF
Also in
Spanish
Diabetes
Take Diabetes to Heart
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- PDF
Diabetes Complications
Diabetes, Gum Disease, and Other Dental Problems
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Manage Blood Sugar
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Also in
Spanish
Diabetes in Children and Teens
Managing Diabetes
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Diabetes Medicines
Dos and Don'ts of Proper Sharps Disposal
(Food and Drug Administration)
Insulin
(Food and Drug Administration)
Insulin, Medicines, and Other Diabetes Treatments
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Diabetes Type 1
Managing Diabetes
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Diabetes Type 2
Managing Diabetes
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Diabetic Diet
Carb Counting
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Diabetes Meal Planning
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Dialysis
Eating and Nutrition for Hemodialysis
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Dietary Supplements
Dietary Supplements: Tips for Women
(Food and Drug Administration)
Also in
Spanish
Disaster Preparation and Recovery
Red Cross Mobile Apps and Voice-Enabled Skills/Actions
(American Red Cross)
Down Syndrome
Q&A for Kids
(National Down Syndrome Society)
Drug Reactions
Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines
(National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
Also in
Spanish
Drug Safety
BeSafeRx: Your Source for Online Pharmacy Information
(Food and Drug Administration)
Drug Use and Addiction
Science of Drug Use: A Resource for the Justice Sector
(National Institute on Drug Abuse)
Endometriosis
Endometriosis: Glossary of Terms
(Boston Children's Hospital)
Evaluating Health Information
Evaluating Internet Health Information: A Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine
(National Library of Medicine)
Also in
Spanish
Exercise and Physical Fitness
Get Active
(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Tips to Help You Get Active
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Exercise for Children
Helping Your Child: Tips for Parents and Other Caregivers
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Exercise for Older Adults
Health Tips for Older Adults
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Eyewear
Contact Lens Care
(Food and Drug Administration)
Also in
Spanish
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia
(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
First Aid
Red Cross Mobile Apps and Voice-Enabled Skills/Actions
(American Red Cross)
Gum Disease
Diabetes, Gum Disease, and Other Dental Problems
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Hair Loss
Alopecia Areata
(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Hair Problems
Hair Dye and Hair Relaxers
(Food and Drug Administration)
Also in
Spanish
Health Fraud
BeSafeRx: Your Source for Online Pharmacy Information
(Food and Drug Administration)
Health Literacy
Understanding Medical Words: A Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine
(National Library of Medicine)
Health Problems in Pregnancy
Signs and Symptoms of Urgent Maternal Warnings Signs
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Also in
Spanish
Health Screening
Get Screened
(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Also in
Spanish
Healthy Living by Age
(Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health)
Also in
Spanish
Healthy Aging
Health Tips for Older Adults
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Protect Your Health as You Grow Older
(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Also in
Spanish
Healthy Sleep
Sleep Diary
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- PDF
Heart Attack
Do It Yourself Health: Heart Attack
(American Heart Association)
How Will I Recover from My Heart Attack?
(American Heart Association)
- PDF
Learn What a Heart Attack Feels Like
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- PDF
Heart Disease in Women
Heart Health for Women
(Food and Drug Administration)
Also in
Spanish
Take Action for Your Heart: Get Started!
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- PDF
Heart Diseases
Take Action for Your Heart: Get Started!
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- PDF
Take Diabetes to Heart
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- PDF
Heart Failure
How Can I Live with Heart Failure?
(American Heart Association)
- PDF
Also in
Spanish
Hepatitis
Hepatitis (Viral)
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Hepatitis D
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Hepatitis D
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Hepatitis C Prevention and Control
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
(Food and Drug Administration)
Also in
Spanish
HIV
Get Tested for HIV
(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Get the Facts about HIV
(National Library of Medicine)
- PDF
Also in
Spanish
Get the Facts about HIV Medical Care
(National Library of Medicine)
- PDF
Also in
Spanish
Get the Facts about HIV Medicines
(National Library of Medicine)
- PDF
Also in
Spanish
Get the Facts about HIV Testing
(National Library of Medicine)
- PDF
Also in
Spanish
How to Protect Yourself from Getting HIV through Drug Use
(National Library of Medicine)
- PDF
Also in
Spanish
How to Protect Yourself from Getting HIV through Sex
(National Library of Medicine)
- PDF
Also in
Spanish
How to Stay Healthy with HIV
(National Library of Medicine)
- PDF
Also in
Spanish
How to Take Care of Your Mental Health with HIV
(National Library of Medicine)
- PDF
Also in
Spanish
What to Do after Finding Out You Have HIV
(National Library of Medicine)
- PDF
Also in
Spanish
HIV and Infections
How to Stay Healthy with HIV
(National Library of Medicine)
- PDF
Also in
Spanish
HIV in Women
Women and HIV: Get the Facts on HIV Testing, Prevention, and Treatment
(Food and Drug Administration)
Also in
Spanish
HIV Medicines
Get the Facts about HIV Medicines
(National Library of Medicine)
- PDF
Also in
Spanish
HIV: PrEP and PEP
What Is PEP?
(National Library of Medicine)
- PDF
Also in
Spanish
How to Prevent Diabetes
Aim for a Healthy Weight
(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Also in
Spanish
Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
How to Prevent Heart Disease
How Do I Change Recipes?
(American Heart Association)
- PDF
Take Action for Your Heart: Get Started!
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- PDF
Taking Care of Our Hearts, Together
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- PDF
HPV
HPV Vaccinations and Young Adults
(Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health)
Infectious Arthritis
Reactive Arthritis
(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Juvenile Arthritis
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Kidney Failure
Choosing a Treatment for Kidney Failure
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Kidney Stones
Kidney Stones
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Living with HIV
Get the Facts about HIV Medical Care
(National Library of Medicine)
- PDF
Also in
Spanish
How to Stay Healthy with HIV
(National Library of Medicine)
- PDF
Also in
Spanish
How to Take Care of Your Mental Health with HIV
(National Library of Medicine)
- PDF
Also in
Spanish
What to Do after Finding Out You Have HIV
(National Library of Medicine)
- PDF
Also in
Spanish
Marfan Syndrome
What Is Marfan Syndrome?
(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Medication Errors
Speak Up: About Your Medications
(Joint Commission)
Use Medicines Safely
(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Also in
Spanish
Medicines
Use Medicines Wisely
(Food and Drug Administration)
Also in
Spanish
Men's Health
Men: Take Charge of Your Health
(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Also in
Spanish
Menopause
Sleep Problems and Menopause: What Can I Do?
(National Institute on Aging)
Also in
Spanish
Mumps
Protect Yourself Against Mumps
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- PDF
Neurofibromatosis
Super Emerson: A Book about NF1 for Kids
(Children's Tumor Foundation)
- PDF
Nutrition
How Do I Change Recipes?
(American Heart Association)
- PDF
Nutrition for Older Adults
Health Tips for Older Adults
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Over-the-Counter Medicines
Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines
(National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
Also in
Spanish
Use Medicines Wisely
(Food and Drug Administration)
Also in
Spanish
Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen Therapy: Traveling with Oxygen
(American Lung Association)
Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
What Is a Pacemaker?
(American Heart Association)
- PDF
Pancreatic Diseases
Animated Pancreas Patient
(National Pancreas Foundation)
Also in
Spanish
Parenting
Talk to Your Kids about Sex and Healthy Relationships
(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Also in
Spanish
Talk to Your Kids about Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs
(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Also in
Spanish
Phobias
Needle Phobia
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Piercing and Tattoos
Tattoos and Permanent Make-Up
(Food and Drug Administration)
Also in
Spanish
Postpartum Care
Signs and Symptoms of Urgent Maternal Warnings Signs
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Also in
Spanish
Pregnancy and Medicines
Medicine and Pregnancy
(Food and Drug Administration)
Also in
Spanish
Pregnancy and Nutrition
Health Tips for Pregnant Women
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Premature Babies
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
(Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Also in
Spanish
Prenatal Care
Have a Healthy Pregnancy
(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Also in
Spanish
Prostate Diseases
Prostate Problems
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Psoriasis
What Is Psoriasis?
(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary Rehabilitation: A Path to Breathing Better
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- PDF
Quitting Smoking
Quit Smoking
(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Also in
Spanish
Smoking -- Medicines to Help You Quit
(Food and Drug Administration)
Radiation Therapy
How Radiation Therapy Is Used to Treat Cancer
(American Cancer Society)
Also in
Spanish
Sjogren's Syndrome
Sjögren's Disease
(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Skin Cancer
Take Steps to Prevent Skin Cancer
(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Also in
Spanish
Small Intestine Disorders
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
(Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Also in
Spanish
Stress
Manage Stress
(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Also in
Spanish
Talking With Your Doctor
Understanding Medical Words: A Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine
(National Library of Medicine)
Teen Health
Your First Pelvic Exam
(Boston Children's Hospital)
Also in
Spanish
Teen Mental Health
Abuse: What If I Need Help Right Now?
(Nemours Foundation)
Also in
Spanish
Abusive Relationships
(Nemours Foundation)
How Can I Feel Less Lonely?
(Nemours Foundation)
Also in
Spanish
Tooth Disorders
Diabetes, Gum Disease, and Other Dental Problems
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Underage Drinking
Get the Facts about Underage Drinking
(National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
Also in
Spanish
Parents -- Talk with Your High School Grads about Celebrating Safely
(National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
Also in
Spanish
Understanding Medical Research
Understanding Medical Words: A Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine
(National Library of Medicine)
Urinary Incontinence
Bladder Control Problems and Bedwetting in Children
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Urinary Tract Infections
Bladder Infection (Urinary Tract Infection -- UTI) in Children
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Vaccines
Get Vaccines to Protect Your Health (Adults Ages 19 to 49 Years)
(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Also in
Spanish
Weight Control
Health Tips for Adults
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Health Tips for Older Adults
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in
Spanish
Winter Weather Emergencies
Winter Storm Safety
(American Red Cross)
Also in
Spanish
Women's Health
Healthy Living by Age
(Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health)
Also in
Spanish
Heart Health for Women
(Food and Drug Administration)
Also in
Spanish
Women's Health Checkup
Get Your Well-Woman Visit Every Year
(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Also in
Spanish
Healthy Living by Age
(Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health)
Also in
Spanish
What to Ask: Women's Health
(AGS Health in Aging Foundation)
Your First Pelvic Exam
(Boston Children's Hospital)
Also in
Spanish