Your Health, In Your Hands
Evaluating Online Health Information
The Internet can be a great place to find health information, but because health is a serious topic... read more»
Finding Health Information
The path to successfully finding health information begins with defining your topic and research goals. Are you looking for general information on a disease or drug? Information on symptoms you are experiencing? A doctor, specialist, hospital, or clinic? Knowing what you want to find and how you want to use it will point you in the direction of the best resources. A great way to become familiar with a medical term is to look it up first in a medical dictionary, and then to use a health-specific search engine to find further information. This way you'll go from a broad overview to more specific, detailed information.
Top Health Web Sites
The Web is host to a substantial number of reliable, comprehensive health sites. If you know what... read more»
Health Insurance Options
Anyone not covered by an employer's insurance policy appreciates what a luxury health care can be.... read more»
Find a Local Doctor or Dentist
It's important to have a good relationship with your doctor, and it's doubly important to select... read more»
Talking to Your Doctor About Your Health
Although it's easy to think of interactions with your doctor as more akin to lectures than... read more»
Learning About Medicines
All medication, whether prescribed by your doctor or received over the counter, is accompanied by... read more»

