In the era of 'Dr. Google,' social media is a tremendous influence on patients interested in cosmetic surgery, and with more than two billion users—representing almost one-third of the internet—YouTube has emerged as ...
Jan 29, 2020
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It's hard to find anyone who hasn't been touched by cancer. People who haven't had cancer themselves will likely have a close friend or family member who has been diagnosed with the disease.
Sep 25, 2019
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Beliefs can be hard to change, even if they are scientifically wrong. But those on the fence about an idea can be swayed after hearing facts related to the misinformation, according to a study led by Princeton University.
Sep 24, 2018
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Some memories containing inaccurate information can be beneficial to dementia sufferers because it enables them to retain key information researchers say.
Mar 7, 2018
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(HealthDay)—In a technologically advanced society, physicians need to take advantage of the internet to reach patients and exercise caution in their online presence, according to a report published by the American Medical ...
Jul 6, 2017
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Even when we know better, we often rely on inaccurate or misleading information to make future decisions. But why are we so easily influenced by false statements such as "vaccinations cause autism" or "30 million illegal ...
Aug 23, 2016
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New research carried out at Royal Holloway, University of London, suggests that medical advice given on internet health forums may be of better quality than people tend to assume.
Jan 11, 2016
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(HealthDay)—Two new U.S. reports suggest it's possible that people who signed up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act on the federal government's health care website—or state websites in California and Connecticut—may ...
Jul 3, 2014
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In 2010, 59% of the U.S. population used internet searches for health information, and parents searching for information regarding their children were among the top users. In 2011, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) ...
Aug 2, 2012
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