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10 Great Health and Medical Related Apps

Posted by Staff Writers on Jan 26, 2012

Since the internet is loaded with so much great info it  helps people in more ways than you can imagine. In the past if you didn’t feel quite right and thought you may have something wrong you always had to go to a Doctor to be checked out, and you still should if you feel something is seriously wrong. In many cases these days people tend to go online and look up the symptoms they are having before they call a Doctor. Even if you have been diagnosed with something by your Doctor you can go read more about it on one of the many reliable health sites on the web, and these days it is even easier since so many people have smart phones. There are many apps available where you can look up any health related questions that you may have, whther it is regarding symptoms or a recent diagnosis. Here are 10 of the best health apps that are available for many different smart phone operating systems, these are for looking up symptoms as well as staying healthy and fit. Here are 5 great health and fitness apps for Android and 5 for iPhone so give them a try and see what you think!

Android

WebMD – This is the offical WebMD website app for Android, it don’t need much of an explanation since everyone knows what a great site WebMd is. You can expect the same great health information within the app, and it is one of the best out there for looking up anything you need regarding medical concerns.

Medscape – Medscape is another app from WebMD and it is the leading medical resource most used by physicians, medical students, nurses and other healthcare professionals for clinical information. It is easily one of the most reliable health apps, and since it is being used by over 1 million healtcare pros that should show you how reliable it is.

iTriage – This app was built by 2 ER doctors to help you make better healthcare decisions.  iTriage helps you answer some important questions such as: “What medical condition could I have?” and “Where should I go for my treatment?” It also allows you to save, easily access, and even share the healthcare information that is most important to you. iTriage has been downloaded millions of times in many different countries and consistently receives one of the highest user ratings that an app can get.

Discovery Fit and Health – The Discovery Fit & Health app helps you manage your life and health.  With this app you can find info on fitness, food and weight loss; mental health and stress management; and even beauty and skin care. You can navigate your healthcare, and even what doctor you may need for your illness and share important information with friends. The app also lets you discover articles and tons of videos that are related to your health.

Fooducate – Fooducate is a great app to help you stick with a healthy diet. It lets you scan barcodes of food products and then it tells you all about the product such as whats in it, calories, and much more. It is a great way to start monitoring what you eat to ensure that you are eating healthy all the time.

iPhone

Medscape – This was also listed in the Android section, but it is also available for iOS and it is one of the best medical apps in the app store. The  app was created by WebMD and it is the #1 medical resource site and app most used by healthcare professionals.

Micromedex – This is a very nice and easy to use app that can help you learn about different prescription drugs. It is great to learn about what you are taking, as well as any side effects and other drug interactions that may arise regarding other over the counter medicines and much more.

Epocrates – After you try this amazing app you will see why Epocrates is one of the best medical reference tools in the mobile format.  The free version of Epocrates, called Epocrates Rx, provides  a lot of great information including: Drug monographs and health plan formularies, drug interaction tools, a pill identifier tool, a medical calculator, and even current medical news and handpicked clinical health related articles.

My Fitness Pal – A great iOS app to help you get in shape and stay in shape. The key to a healthy lifestyle is eating well, excercising, and paying attention to your body. This app can help you with anything regarding fitmess and will help you plan the best workouts that you can to help you feel good and stay active.

ReachMD Medical Radio – ReachMD is based off of an XM Satellite Radio station that allows medical professionals, and individuals interested in health, to listen to medical and health talk and news. The application is great because it allows you to not only listen to live feeds, but it also allows users to listen to pertinent content by specialty. It is a must for any medical professionals but also a great app for anyone else. This app can also be a great one to have for medical students because it can help them learn more and keep them in the loop of current medical advancements, treatments, and much more.

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