Healthnet

"Jeanne Ryer's wonderful book not only teaches you how to find top-rate medical information quickly and inexpensively—it explains how to understand what you find." — Timothy B. McCall, M.D. Author of Examining Your Doctor

Now you can use the massive information resources available online to improve, enlighten, or even save your life. Whether you're a net novice or a veteran surfer, this user-friendly, straight-shooting guide shows you how to access a full range of traditional and alternative health information. It gives you everything you'll need, from effective search strategies and techniques to a master list of over 200 of the best health resources online. You'll also find information on:

• Support groups that offer tips, information, and a chance to share your story
• Online health encyclopedias, consumer drug references, newspapers, magazines, newsletters, and journals
• Government health resources, including the Centers for Disease Control, the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Health Information Center, and the National Institutes of Health