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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All About Facial Rejuvenation
All About Facial Rejuvenation provides information about stem cells, cancer prevention, nose surgery questions and rhinoplasty (http://www.facialplasticsurgery.net/nose_surgery.htm).
Mesothelioma
Learn about mesothelioma, including information about treatments, risk factors and typical symptoms, such as coughing and lung effusion, as well as asbestos lung cancer.
Plastic Surgery Resources
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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.
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.
Bariatric Surgery
Consumer Guide to Bariatric Surgery provides a broad range of obesity facts, as well as bariatric surgery information such as lap band surgery or gastric bypass surgery.
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Information on Primary Pulmonary Hypertension symptoms, primary pulmonary hypertension causes, and pph diagnosis.
LASIK Eye Surgery
Refractive Surgery News is a resource about all aspects of vision correction surgery, including LASIK eye surgery, PRK treatment, surgery for reading glasses and cataract surgery. Information related to LASEK vs LASIK vs PRK pros cons and cost $3500 is also included.
Other Health Topics
Learn about other health care topics and medical issues related to drug side effects.
Consumer Guide to Dentistry
Consumer Guide to Dentistry is a comprehensive website about dental and oral health information, including porcelain veneers, dental tooth implants, teeth whitening, wisdom tooth extraction, tmj pain, tooth laminates, and tooth replacement.
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