As reported by the PEW Foundation, eight in ten Internet users have researched health related information online. The areas most often researched include diet, fitness, drugs, health insurance, experimental treatments and evaluation of specific doctors and hospitals. Certain types of Internet users are the most likely to seek health care related information on line. These include women, college graduates, those with broadband access and those with more online experience.
According to Internet World Stats, over 225 million persons in the United States used the Internet in 2005. Growth in Internet use from 2000 to 2005 has been in access of 100%. This means that more than 180 million persons researched health care online last year and this number is expected to grow.
With these staggering numbers in mind, this on line publishing resource brings together a variety of health care related topics. These topics include beauty and fitness, drug therapies, serious medical conditions, eye care and many others. For those Internet users who do not find a website related to your specific area of interest, please visit the websites of the Food and Drug Administration or WebMD. While visiting those sites, use the convenient search tool to find information about your specific topic of interest.
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Information on Primary Pulmonary Hypertension symptoms, primary pulmonary hypertension causes, and pph diagnosis.
Benzene Exposure
Benzene is a type of hazardous inorganic chemical compound that is primarily used as an intermediary in the production of various plastics and chemicals. Benzene has commonly been used as an industrial solvent, though use of the compound is now monitored because of benzene toxicity concerns. Benzene exposure has been linked with the development of a number of disease including acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and aplastic anemia.
Houston Plastic Surgery
Learn about the top plastic surgeons in Houston and the procedures they offer, including bust enhancement surgery, tummy tuck, laser skin treatments, breast reconstruction and nose surgery.
Other Health Topics
Learn about other health care topics and medical issues related to drug side effects.
Plastic Surgery Resources
Visit the Ceatus plastic surgery resource sites with information about breast surgery, facelift procedures, liposuction cost, tummy tuck surgery and nose reshaping surgery.
LASIK Eye Surgery
Refractive Surgery News is a resource about all aspects of vision correction surgery, including LASIK eye surgery, PRK and cataract surgery. Information related to LASEK vs LASIK and LASIK eye surgery cost is also included.
Mesothelioma
Learn about mesothelioma, including information about mesothelioma treatment, causes and symptoms, as well as types of mesothelioma such as sarcomatoid mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma and pericardial mesothelioma. Also, learn about asbestosis and asbestos lung cancer.
Plastic Surgery
Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery is a website providing comprehensive information about plastic surgery procedures, including breast augmentation with breast implants, breast lift surgery, breast reduction, gynecomastia and laser hair removal. Also view breast implants before and after photos.
Consumer Guide to Dentistry
Consumer Guide to Dentistry is a comprehensive website about dental and oral health information, including veneers, dental implants, teeth whitening, wisdom tooth extraction, tmj, Lumineers, and braces.
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw & Fosamax
Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a rare type of bone disease affecting the maxillofacial region of the body. While osteonecrosis has been linked with a number of causes, osteonecrosis of the jaw has predominantly been linked with use of a type of bisphosphonate drug called Fosamax (alendronate). If a case of Osteonecrosis of the jaw goes untreated, it can result in the death of bone tissue and eventual bone collapse.