Health Policy

A new study from MD Anderson Cancer Center cites our health data.

Eight in ten respondents who recently needed health information said they turned to a professional for advice.

There are several major findings in this report. One is this: For help with a variety of common problems, more people turn to the internet than consult experts or family members to provide information and resources.

This survey, a unique new partnership between the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Pew Global Attitudes Project, examines how people around the world perceive and prioritize health in their countries and gauge the efforts of donor nations.

While South Korea has launched a boot camp for internet addicts, don't expect any in the U.S. too soon.

University of Wisconsin researchers have found that breast cancer patients seemed to benefit from being directed to doctor-approved health information online.

If you really want to get into the topic of how the internet is changing health care, check out Fard Johnmar's new show, The Digital Health Revolution.

Just half of adults with chronic conditions use the internet; but once online, they are avid consumers of health information.

Social networks for younger kids – Are online communities and avatar-based social worlds encouraging obesity?

Internet addiction in China has been described as a "severe social problem that could threaten the nation's future."