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There are two ways to search for health topics on MedlinePlus.
The Search Box or The Health Topics Tab
For example, type "high blood pressure"
Then select Go
We know our search worked because a topic box about high blood pressure appears at the top of the page.
followed by a list of where the words, ‘high blood pressure appear on the site.
Select the words, 'high blood pressure' from the topic box.
There a brief topic description and links to get started.
Most of these links take you to other websites.
Selecting these links,takes you to more information on the page.
Select the Health Topics Tab from the top of any page.
You can locate topics by their location on the body,
or by their first letter.
Selecting “H” results in all topics starting with the letter H.
including high blood pressure.
Select the Home Page,
The Drugs and Supplements Tab provides information about drugs, herbs and supplements often prescribed by doctors.
From Videos and Cool Tools, you’ll find links to videos and tutorials that can be fun to watch.
From the Medical Dictionary, you can read the definition of common medical terms.
From Health News, you’ll find past and present news headlines.
This has been a quick tour of how to find information on MedlinePlus.
There are still many other features that can be accessed from the Home Page.
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