07-26-2010
WebMD helps promote good health
If you’ve lived in America for the last few years, the chances are you’ve heard of the site WebMD. It has become the go-to guide for anybody wanting to know more about a certain set of symptoms. The company behind the site, WebMD Health, was founded in 2005 and quickly started making a name for itself.When you go the WebMD’s home page, you find a search box which lets you search the entire site, a list of symptoms, or doctors. In addition, there is a sidebar with a list of conditions which you can research on your own. Finally, there is a variety of news articles and featurescurrently, these include “The Science Behind Inception” and “How Mushrooms Aid Your Health”.If you’re wondering how much credence to actually give WebMD, you should know that the site’s disclaimer states that “WebMD does not provide medical or any other health care advice, diagnosis or treatment”. However, the data is looked over by a content staff including four medical doctors: Michael W. Smith, Brunilda Nazario, Louise Chang, and Laura J. Martin. These MDs are assisted by 15 other writers and editors. While WebMD may not take the place of an actual doctor’s appointment, it can give you a pretty good idea of what to expect.People have definitely responded to WebMD’s ease of use. In 2007, the site had over 17.1 million average visitors, and that number is likely to have risen by now. The site has also been honored with a variety of awards, including the Webby Awards People’s Voice Winner and the Silver Award in the URAC Best Practices in Health Care awards. You have nothing to lose by checking WebMD out for yourselfjust make sure to corroborate all data with your family physician.
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