As we begin to choose topics for our next English paper, I found the idea of the Internet and its effect on health a particularly interesting subject that had not crossed my mind before. Though doctor visits and check-ups are always important to our health, now it is much easier to research symptoms, browse through treatments, and even diagnose ourselves with the help of the net.
Websites such as WebMD, provide thorough and quality information of all health issues from the common cold to cancer. One can compare symptoms or medicines and create fairly accurate predictions about one’s own health through this wealth of medical information.
In the past, whenever people have stuffy noses or stomachaches, people would run to the doctor. But now, we can simply click a few buttons and find that there is actually no need for emergency care, which in return may help the crowded waiting rooms of the doctor’s office. It also may help detect signs of serious illnesses earlier, when finding that medical treatment should be sought. Who knew the Internet could be our new medical aid?
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