The links below lead to reputable health agencies and library databases. Use them to find statistics and basic information about the disease or condition you're researching. For help, use the green chat box on this page or email librarian@sunyacc.edu.
Search these sources for basic information and statistics about diseases.
For population, income and other statistics about areas in the United States, from the Census Bureau:
Heart: A History by 
Lyme by 
Breast Cancer by 
Too Much of a Good Thing: How four key survival traits are now killing us by 
Gasping for Air: How breathing is killing us and what we can do about it by 
Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia: A practical guide for clinicians by 
Bad Advice: Or why celebrities, politicians, and activists aren't your best source of health information by 
Diabetes and Heart Healthy Cookbook by Non-profit organizations can offer reputable information about specific diseases.
Find detailed articles, books and videos about various conditions and diseases by using the Start Your Research Here box.
To find articles with current treatments, research and more about the disease you're researching, search these specialized library databases:
Also try these article databases:
These library databases offer fact-checked documentary videos with transcripts. They can be useful to learn more about the disease you're researching. Just log in when prompted. They will help you write an APA citation.
These are free but valid video sites. They will not offer you a citation.
Google's Advanced Search limiter for usage rights is not particularly accurate, so check usage rights set by the images' original creators. Doublecheck that you have rights to use photos in these sites below.
Some web search engines are better than others in protecting your privacy, not storing your search history or personal data and avoiding third-party ads. Try these two if you're looking for additional information and images about diseases and conditions.