Diseases have become rampant in the society, with every other person complaining of one thing or another. While most people do not compromise on visiting a doctor, they also do not feel completely satisfied till they have researched their symptoms online. As a result, Dr. Google has become a big favorite in recent years. Pain in a joint? Consult Dr. Google. Can’t sleep? Consult Dr. Google. Have an increased appetite? Dr. Google it is!
While the Internet is vast with more information that a human doctor can provide, it is the credibility of all that information that actually makes all the difference. We are told time and again to not trust everything we read on the Internet by our physicians and the reason behind it is that not everything on the Internet can be termed as true. But while this thought process might have been acceptable a decade ago, it is no longer acceptable today. To cope with the way the world has been changing, websites following the HONCode, the only source of accredition on the Internet, have raised the bar and improved the quality of their information. Now, when looking for the latest health news about your illness and any possible new treatments, even physicians recommend certain websites which patients can check out to further increase their knowledge about their illness.
Here are some of the websites that we found absolutely helpful when trying to update ourselves with the latest health news.
BioDigital Human
The website that also won a Webby award and has the coolest design ever, which makes understanding the information an easier process, BioDigital Human is one of our absolute favorites as well. With credibility to its name, an award and a very user friendly design, BioDigital Human has made it to the top of our list. What makes a website better than its counterparts is how it caters to its audience, which you must remember is made up of mostly non-medical related people. A website must offer information in such a way so as to make it easier for the crowd to understand and comprehend it.
WebMD
If you search for top health websites on The Internet, WebMD is Dr. Google’s first recommendation. With the highest number of visitors in recent years, a minimalistic and simple website design, and known for its credibility, WebMD has been a favorite for many people in the recent years. User friendly language and an aptitude to reach out and hold larger audiences, WebMD is worth recommending to your friends and family as an authentic source of medical information and latest health news.
Medical News Today
Another go to option to find out the latest health news is Medical News Today. Their website is one of the few that pop up the highest in Dr. Google’s recommendations and is therefore, worth mentioning. Appealing to the crowds, this website will keep you updated on the latest happenings in the world of health and medicine.
NIH
This is one website that you can find anything and everything on, with all their information up to date with recent advancements and enhancements. Their vast resources encompass almost everything health and medicine related and it is hard to not find what you are looking for on NIH. Associated with the U.S. National Library of Medicine, it is equipped with all the latest developments in the world of medicine. From information about diseases to drugs and their interactions and prescriptions, there is almost nothing lacking in this vast source of information. At Health Units we make our best efforts to provide you relevant health information and keep you updated with the new developments in the world of health and medicine.
