I’m a complete hypochondriac. I think this is because I read too much, and I’m far too aware of stories where people have a headache, then they’re dead. So, I rely on a couple different websites to help me keep myself in check. They’re mostly successful at this, since I can look up “headache” and learn what causes them, how serious they are, and when I should, and shouldn’t, be concerned.
One of the best of those sites is Web MD. Web MD offers lists of symptoms, causes, and treatments for every ailment you can imagine, accompanied by articles that explain things in clear layman’s language. I was impressed, on doing research on abuse in teen relationships (for a future article), that Web MD has articles on it, along with supporting articles with information on how to recognize it and what to do if you find yourself in that situation (or your teen is).
Their tabs, or general categories of information, include Home & News, Health A-Z, Drugs & Supplements, Healthy Living, Healthy Eating & Diet, Parenting & Pregnancy, and Mental Health. Every one of these topics offers subtopics, quick lists, supporting articles, and related articles.
Parents always need to have a wide variety of medical information close at hand. Between illnesses and injuries–both our own and our kids’–we are responsible for getting the right treatment at the right time, and we need all the help we can get. Web MD is one good resource for that.
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