Looking for useful, reliable health information on the Internet?
Try using a search engine. A search engine is a special program designed to help people find things on the Internet.
Popular search engines include:
On the home page of each of these search engines you will see a blank box.
Type a word or phrase (such as diabetes, asthma or pregnancy) in this box that describes the type of information you’re looking
for and then click on the button next to the box that reads "Search."
After you click on Search, the search engine will display a list of links to web sites that include information about the
word or phrase you submitted. Some of this information will be useful; some of it won’t. Read the descriptions of the links
to find sites that interest you.
Sometimes, a search engine can’t find information about the word you entered in the search box. If this happens, check your
spelling or choose another word or phrase that may be used to describe the same type of information.
The hardest part about using a search engine is deciding whether the information you’ve found is trustworthy or not. This
is especially important if you’re looking for health information.
Not all health information on the Internet is accurate, up-to-date or reliable, so it’s important to discuss information with
your doctor or nurse practitioner.
For advanced searching tips,
click here.
For more information about Health On The Web training programs,
click here.
Health on the Web is a program of the
Einstein Center for Urban Health Policy and Research.
