Be Health-Aware When Using the Internet


Anyone who searches the Internet for medical advice may experience information overload. Of course, the Internet can be extremely useful, but you must know how to separate the reliable science from the garbage.

The first step in reading a medical website is to identify the source. There should be a "About Us" section that explains who runs the site and why. If this section is missing, or if the site appears to be primarily about selling something, look elsewhere or proceed with caution.


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Who can you rely on?

Accredited medical schools, university teaching hospitals, and reputable nonprofit organizations such as the American Heart Association are among the most trustworthy sources. These websites (which end in.edu and.org) offer health information as well as libraries. The National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Mayo Clinic are also trustworthy.

Obtaining a source is only one part of the equation. "You should also consult with your healthcare provider," said Mary Cushman, M.D., a medicine professor at the University of Vermont Medical School.

"I encourage my patients to share what they're reading online with me," said Cushman, who also volunteers for the American Heart Association. "It's not just about verifying the source's credibility. It's also a chance to provide context and follow-up on a topic they're learning about for the first time. I also direct them to websites that I trust and approve of."

If it seems too good to be true

You should be skeptical of news stories about miracle cures or unlikely treatment breakthroughs. Apply the "know your source" principle once more. Large academic institutions or government centers such as the NIH or CDC, in general, conduct the most credible research. The best studies are published in "peer-reviewed" or "refereed" journals like Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, New England Journal of Medicine, or Journal of the American Medical Association. These journals only publish articles that have been rigorously reviewed by medical experts.

Recognize your own limitations

Even when using legitimate information, you should always proceed with caution when attempting to identify your own health problems via the Internet. It is far too easy to self-diagnose without the necessary training, as well as the necessary face-to-face exam and follow-up testing by your physician. Unfortunately, you may associate your symptoms with a disease far worse than what you actually have. In such cases, you may find yourself worrying about nothing for days on end. Overall, if you have a serious medical problem, always consult your doctor.

Using medical blogs and online chat rooms

Medical blogs and chat rooms are excellent places to connect with others who share your health concerns, but keep in mind that these individuals may not be experts.

"You have no idea who that person is online," Cushman said. "Don't take their word for it, no matter how good their intentions are." Consult your doctor."







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