The 50 Best Medical Blogs | Cables & Sensors

As vast as the field of healthcare and medicine is, the internet contains a wide array of interesting medical and health blogs that range from personal to informative. There’s always a blog for every preference, whether for a struggling medical student, a thriving healthcare professional or a curious health enthusiast.

Categorized for your convenience, here is a list of the top medical and health-related blogs you can find on the web today, authored by medical professionals, health advocates and patient bloggers: 

Blogs by Healthcare Professionals

Physicians, EMTs, Therapists, Dentists, Dieticians and other healthcare professionals share stories, insights, and tips about the medical world through blogging. Here are the best personal blogs by professionals to follow.

The Natural Doctor

The Natural Doctor cover informational topics from Dr. Nyjon Eccles, one of the leading Integrated Medicine Physicians in the UK. The Natural Doctor aims to help potential or existing patients achieve optimal health. The blog brings the latest in women’s and men’s health articles, natural medicine, healthy recipes and anti-ageing tips. They also offer services for anti-ageing, menopause, private breast thermography, breast health panels and bioidentical hormone replacement.

The Doctor Weighs In

Starting as a blog that discusses obesity and weight loss, The Doctor Weighs In has expanded to be a valuable resource on all things healthcare—covering medicine, psychology, neurobiology, exercise, fitness and health tech. The Doctor Weighs In aims to lead in terms of providing reliable, high quality content to anyone who seeks cutting-edge information about health and innovation.

Get Better Health

Better Health prides itself on providing “smart health commentary.” With the site’s wide array of informative articles, videos, and audio files about healthcare services, Better Health is a useful tool to guide both patients and medical professionals in the field. Aside from news articles about the latest healthcare trends, readers can also expect professional opinion and health tips from the pros themselves.

Docs Opinion

The Doc’s Opinion blog contains general information written by Axel F. Sigurdsson, MD, a specialist in internal medicine and cardiology. Considered by Healthline as one of the Best Blogs about Heart Disease in 2017, Doc’s Opinion focuses on a wide range of topics not just about heart disease, but also about nutrition, the prevention of disease, and achieving a healthy lifestyle.

Dr. John M

Dr. John M is a medical blog owned and managed by John Mandrola, MD, who loves sharing his knowledge about a wide range of medical topics, such as cardiology, electrophysiology, endurance sports, and anything about health. A man with a passion for learning, Dr. John M also introduces his readers to the doctoring life. The blog does not aim to be an online encyclopedia, but merely a valuable resource based on the doctor’s experiences and expertise.

DB’s Medical Rants

DB’s Medical Rants cover educational ideas that come from Dr. Robert M. Centor, an academic general internist and medical campus regional dean. Having enjoyed blogging since 2002, Centor started airing his thoughts through what was initially a non-medical blog, until he did more linking than philosophizing. His stand on healthcare and medicine provokes readers' thoughts in a good way and sparks discussions with others.

Dr. Mike Sevilla

Dr. Mike Sevilla creates an avenue to share his knowledge and expertise through his unique, informative website. A family physician, Sevilla believes that family physicians are doctors for all ages and health conditions, which is why they are usually the first contacts for any health-related concerns. Just as family physicians are essential, Sevilla’s website fills every reader with rich information on how they can further optimize and protect their health.

Street Watch

Street Watch is home to interesting stories of a paramedic’s daily life. Readers of the blog will experience being out there where the action is during scene calls through the writer’s posts. In Street Watch, readers will both be educated and engaged at the same time with the relevant posts that are based on experience and clear facts, making it an enjoyable read for individuals both in the medical and non-medical field.

Ambulance Driver

The Ambulance Driver himself is not just a paramedic, but also a writer and educator who wants to share his knowledge and experiences to the world. Through this blog, the Ambulance Driver shares his day-to-day journey through the dark streets as he tries to save as much lives as possible. With entertaining stories and informative podcasts regarding the field of EMS, the Ambulance Driver continues to save the day -- whether it’s online or offline.

GeriPal

GeriPal, which stands for Geriatrics and Palliative care, is an online medium to share the most recent research, news and trends about the field. It does not simply provide relevant information, but also encourages discussion among the general public, aiming to create a harmonious online community interested in both geriatrics and palliative care. This exchange of ideas is a healthy way to air out thoughts and commentaries regarding the clinical practice and the country’s healthcare system.

Lisa Nelson

As they say, prevention is better than cure, and this can only be achieved by practicing a healthy diet and lifestyle. This is the aim of blog owner and dietitian, Lisa Nelson, who firmly believes of the principle of “food as medicine”. Her blog, which won as best heart disease blog of 2016, fills readers with useful health tips to prevent heart disease and keep the heart healthy and pumping, which involve the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and vitamins.

MTHFR.com

MTHFR.com is your guide to health, wellness and longevity. The website is operated by MTHFR Doctors. They specialize on genetic reports. In this site, research database about methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase is very accessible. In addition, readers can find awesome recipes beneficial to achieve a healthy body. They also offer MTHFR cheek swab home test kit.

Emergency Dentist

Emergency Dentists is always adding new and informative dental care articles to their library. They meet with dentists, discuss topics they find to be important, and then disseminate that information to everyone online. They are committed to ensuring readers learn everything there is about oral health, so they can do what is needed to keep their teeth and gums healthy.

GomerBlog

The medical profession could be such a stress-inducing job, which is how the GomerBlog came to be. Aiming to entertain healthcare professionals and reduce burnout in their jobs, the GomerBlog produces satirical medical news written by a group of comedians who are inclined to healthcare. Aside from articles that typically roast certain medical fields, the blog also has interesting quizzes that help medical professionals to blow off some steam from the pains of work.

MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health

The Ammon-Pinizzotto Center for Women’s Mental Health website delves on the critical topic of women’s mental health, which includes healthy discussions of relevant findings and how they are applied in everyday clinical practice. Studies revolving around women’s health are often considered controversial, and this website provides valuable information that helps patients and physicians to make the best clinical decisions and generally improve the lives of women and their families.

Blogs for Nurses by Nurses

Nurses are among the healthcare professionals that complete the medical team. These blogs written by nurses are packed with topics on nursing issues and healthcare trends in general. Here are the best nursing blogs on the web.

The Nerdy Nurse

The Nerdy Nurse is consistently included in many lists of top nursing blogs on the internet. Owned and curated by award-winning author, blogger, and registered nurse, Brittney Wilson, The Nerdy Nurse provides a variety of topics, which include nursing issues, healthcare news, technology innovations, and lifestyle topics that concern nurses and healthcare professionals. Even the general public can learn a thing or two about the nurse life and about relevant healthcare issues faced by the country today.

Nursing Crib

Nursing Crib is every nurse’s go-to blog for quick, useful information about their field. It is an educational medium that student nurses and even medical professionals themselves can learn from. Aside from articles about healthcare trends and innovations, the Nursing Crib also has a wide-ranging list of case studies and nursing subjects that students can use as reference to school work and projects.

Nurse Code.com

Nursing Crib is every nurse’s go-to blog for quick, useful information about their field. It is an educational medium that student nurses and even medical professionals themselves can learn from. Aside from articles about healthcare trends and innovations, the Nursing Crib also has a wide-ranging list of case studies and nursing subjects that students can use as reference to school work and projects.

Renee Thompson

Renee Thompson is CEO and president of RTConnections, where she offers seminars, keynote presentations, and consultations to hospitals and the academe. The energetic author and nurse creates a thought-provoking health blog discussing topics about the nursing profession, healthcare, workplace issues, and leadership. The blog is not only a great health resource but an interesting read that medical and non-medical professionals can relate to and learn from.

The Nursing Site Blog

If you want updates on trends, events, and innovations in the nursing field, The Nursing Site Blog is the place to be on the web. Curated by registered nurse Kathy Quan, the blog is a practical resource that brings the latest news concerning nurses. It also contains a list of other relevant blogs and resources that concerned professionals can also learn from.

Blogs on Alternative Medicine

More people have integrated alternative or complementary therapies for both preventive and curative purposes. If you’re looking for advice from the experts in the field of alternative medicine, check out these awesome blogs.

The Complete Herbal Guide

This blog offers the real deal when it comes to a one-stop-health blog. The Complete Herbal Guide does not provide one-track articles but comprehensive content on health performance, health research as well as community support and products to help readers improve their health and lifestyle so they can live their life in optimum health. 

Complete Oriental Medical Care

Acupuncture Blog Minneapolis – Minneapolis’ resource on Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Discover how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help you. Read latest news articles and tips for healthy living. Licensed acupuncturist Steven Sonmore discusses treating pain, weight loss, diabetes, fibromyalgia, depression, migraines and more. Valuable content for readers from Traditional Chinese medicine practitioner.

Blogs on Healthcare Laws and Policies

Whether it’s about universal healthcare or healthcare issues, reforms, legislations and regulatory changes, these blogs can give you in-depth information on issues that generally affect cost and quality of healthcare you receive.

Healthcare Economist

Does the country’s healthcare system give you a pain in the neck because of all its complexities? Healthcare Economist gives you the education that you need in a comprehensible, conversational manner. The website tackles all issues relating to healthcare policy and economics, which include the health insurance market as well as important updates and research on the Medicare policy.

Health Populi

Health is everywhere -- this is the principle that helped shape the Health Populi healthcare blog today. Author Jane shares useful information about health and medicine with this over-arching perspective as backbone. From the politics of healthcare to inspirational stories of healing patients, Health Populi always provides something interesting and informative to its concerned, learned readers.

Healthcare Renewal

There are many issues concerning healthcare that are not often discussed today, and the Health Care Renewal blog tackles those issues in a comprehensive, understandable manner. The blog provides a form of healthy discussion in the online community on threats that surround the very core values of healthcare. Health Care Renewal easily sparks a conversation among healthcare providers and concerned individuals around the world.

Health. Care.

Health. Care. made its way as one of the top 100 best healthcare blogs on the web, and it’s no wonder why. Health. Care. is founded by the solid-surface company known as the EOS Surfaces. Sticking to the company’s vision, the Health. Care. blog provides informative articles, relevant tips, and the latest news about the field of medicine and healthcare. With the variety of blog posts shared regularly in the Health. Care. blog, there’s always something new to learn each day.

HealthBlawg

There is much to learn from the healthcare field, and HealthBlawg focuses on the legal aspect of the healthcare policy. Blog owner David Harlow shares his perspective on the business issues surrounding healthcare today. Particularly, the blog shares posts discussing the digital health law, healthcare data privacy and security planning, and the likes. Readers will be hooked in every informative article.

 

Healthcare Law Today

With the aim for constant innovation and improvement, healthcare has always been an ever-changing aspect in the country today. With Healthcare Law Today, readers will be enlightened with relevant news and information on the nation’s healthcare policies and laws. The award-winning top healthcare and best lawyer blog, Healthcare Law Today is a great resource to healthcare professionals, lawyers, and all concerned citizens.

Action for Better Healthcare

This hit and top healthcare blog by Premier, Inc., aims to make the online community aware of the important issues surrounding the country’s healthcare system today. With relevant information on healthcare finance, population health, and quality and safety, the company aims to seek for possible solutions to better the system for the sake of quality healthcare for all.

Blogs by Health IT Leaders

An area where innovation is most needed is healthcare. These blogs run by leaders in digital healthcare covers the latest technological advances pushing for a more integrated and connected healthcare system for better health outcomes.

mHealthWatch

What started out as a hobby eventually turned out to be a top mobile marketing blog but also one of the highest ranked in the U.S. today. mHealthWatch offers new information and trends regarding health technology, regulations, security, and its best practices. Also known as the “pulse of the mHealth community, the mHealthWatch provides an avenue for healthy discussions about healthcare through its engaging articles and posts.

HealthcareScene

HealthcareScene.com is a vast resource of medical-related topics that contain over 9,500 articles. Healthcare professionals will enjoy reading informative articles about the EHR and EMR, as well as healthcare IT-related blog posts. Through the years, healthcare has also kept up with the times, applying the latest technologies to further improve the quality of patient care. This blog network keeps readers up-to-date on this aspect.

RightPatient

With the mission to provide the most advanced and wide-ranging patient identification solution to increase patient safety while reducing healthcare costs, RightPatient raises awareness through its blog, with relevant articles that tackle medical identity theft, patient safety protocols, and the likes. Generally, RightPatient aims to improve the quality of care through a holistic and safe patient experience.

Digital Health Nexus & Data Innovators Advisory Service

This health blog is spawned by health IT, digital med device inventor, and entrepreneur Shahid Shah, which provides interesting facts and news articles on health in relation to today’s digital world. As we know, technology has become a part of our lives, and what better way to make life better and healthier than to apply digital advancements and IT to healthcare? From cloud computing to health engineering, readers will be filled with a myriad of useful new information.

 

Specialized Medical Health Blogs by Patient Bloggers

Sometimes the best blogs to learn about managing a specific health disorder are those written by patients themselves. These patient bloggers share tip, issues and inspiring stories about their struggles and triumphs on the road to healing.

Heart Sisters

Heart disease affects millions of women around the globe every year, and blogger, speaker, author, and health advocate Carolyn Thomas aims to improve their conditions through the best relevant information. Reviewed as the “best heart blog on the web,” the Heart Sisters is a blog for women with heart disease, family members of patients, health professionals and students, and everyone concerned about heart attacks and related cardiac conditions. Carolyn Thomas is the author of "A Woman's Guide to Living with Heart Disease" (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2017).

A Balanced Belly

Jenna Farmer, the author of Managing IBD, also runs the blog that offers advice and recipes for gut health. As an IBD sufferer and Nutritional Therapist, she delights and inspires her readers with her experiences, providing general lifestyle tips to help people with gut issues (Coeliac Disease, Chron’s, IBS, etc.). A Balanced Belly is a one-stop blog for living a balanced and healthy life with a gut condition.

Life Beyond Hep C

Chronic Active Hepatitis C lived in Connie Welch, but that doesn’t stop her from living life to the fullest. Instead, she draws strength and inspiration from God, her family, and the community. Life Beyond Hep C is where faith, medical resources, and patient support meet, helping Hep C patients and their families navigate through the entire journey of Hepatitis C and Liver Disease. The blog also offers spiritual support through biblical references. 

MyNewNormals

Nicole Lemelle is a writer, activist and a brave person living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She made it her life’s purpose to educate those who do not understand MS and reassure people with similar conditions that it is possible to adapt and cope despite the daily challenges. MyNewNormals is an inspiring blog that teaches people not to succumb to the illness, but instead, seize command of their lives.

OraWellness

Behind the success of OraWellness are couple Will and Susan Revak who turned their personal experience into a health product innovation.  Susan’s background in the Chinese healing arts help discover natural alternatives to treating gum disease. Now the couple works on their home-based business helping others effectively take care of oral health at home. OraWellness Blog provides informative and relatable articles for the everyday reader. 

Congratulations to all the bloggers who made it to the 50 Best Medical Blogs for 2018. This is the most comprehensive and diverse list of medical and health blogs on the web today. Thank you for your contribution and for continuously making an impact in the lives of people.

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