According to a Washington Post article, a mobile health app study by the New England Center for Investigative Reporting at Boston University found that of 1,500 apps surveyed, one in five claimed to cure or treat a medical problem. Some of these claims may be false or misleading -- some...
Where do you turn when you have a health question – your doctor or the Web?
If you’re not comfortable sharing a sensitive health question with your doctor, you’re not alone. Two out of three Americans go to the Web to get answers on private health topics such as sex, STDs, weight issues and substance abuse, according to researchers.
Which Health Apps Are You Downloading?
Apple and Google’s app stores have millions of apps for all types of purposes. From games to social networks to news, there’s an app out there for all tastes and purposes. When it comes to health-related apps, what are people these days downloading?