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January 06, 2010
Consumers inundated with health advice from celebrities, Internet.
USA Today (12/23, Szabo) reports that these days, "consumers are inundated with health advice from...movie stars, TV docs, and even the Internet."
But, "before following any medical advice from the Internet, a celebrity, or any other source," experts recommend that "people think critically and talk to their doctors." In addition, "Jeffrey White, of the National Cancer Institute, says consumers also should watch out for...red flags," such as treatments promoted based on "anecdotes and personal stories," and not backed up by clinical trial data, or "touted as a 'cure,' 'miracle,' or 'breakthrough'" without any "mention of side effects."
Related Links:
- Don't believe medical advice from Internet," Liz Szabo, USA Today, December 22, 2009.
Posted by admin at January 6, 2010 07:01 PM