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How to Search for Medical Advice Online

Started by ybpguide · 9 months ago

When I saw this article, I thought it was great- especially since I am so prone to look up what’s ailing me on WebMD. Here are the best search strategies for finding medical advice online.
Rule No. 1: Skip Google
While it’s smart to use a general search engine such as Ya ... Continue reading »

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  • sal

    2 years ago

    I second the point about disease-specific portals being the best source of information. I found everything I needed to know, plus a great support group on teh discussion board and chat rooms, on http://www.spine-health.com Deals with chronic pain and all types of back pain, which is a very lonely condition :)
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  • Healia

    2 years ago

    Thanks for posting this article. One of our goals at Healia is to make health information more accessible to all people. Currently, we are the only search engine that allows users to filter results by demographic factors such as race/ethnicity. We welcome feedback on how we can further improve our health search engine.

    - The Healia Team
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  • GIB

    2 years ago

    good info. RealAge.com features the advice of the doctors Oprah uses and the authors of You: The Owner's Manual and other books. Great resource, too!
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  • pregnancy symptoms

    5 months ago

    I wish to wish all pregnant women of good mood, easy pregnancy and natural sorts!
    Good luck also are happy! Give birth easily and independently! Let not doctors give birth for you, and you!
    Also adjust itself on chest feeding of the kid! Read the necessary information!
    Be, lovely pregnant mums and expecting posterities of the daddy, are healthy and wise!
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