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Posted on Mar 14, 2008, 12 p.m.
Finding valid, timely and factual health information on the internet is often a difficult process. With a constantly number of "Health" oriented web-sites, a health consumer can be easily overwhelmed. Web-sites found in this area have been reviewed by members of our editorial staff.
Finding valid, timely and factual health information on the internet is often a difficult process. With a constantly number of "Health" oriented web-sites, a health consumer can be easily overwhelmed. Consider the results of a recent Pew Survey: "Turned Off: Why Consumers Turn Away From A Health Information Site"
- Site lacked endorsement from a trusted independent organization: 30%
- Site was too commercial: 47%
- Couldn't determine the source of the information: 42%
- Couldn't determine when information was last updated: 37%
- Site appeared sloppy or unprofessional: 29%
- Site contained information they knew to be wrong: 26%
- Information disagreed with own doctor's advice: 20%
Source: Pew Charitable Trust
Web-sites found in this area have been reviewed by members of our editorial staff.
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Ivanhoe's purpose is to produce and deliver life-changing information to the world. Every day Ivanhoe produces reports for three television series: Medical Breakthroughs Prescription: Health Smart Woman Since 1982, Ivanhoe Broadcast News has been providing TV stations with creative, top-quality and thought-provoking news stories that offer viewers solutions to problems -- the latest breakthroughs in medicine, tips on staying healthy, and compelling stories for and about women.
