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Video: Visit Your Doctor - Online

Posted February 10, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Her News, Special Features, Videos

Imagine visiting your doctor - from the privacy of your own home. It may sound too good to be true, but some doctors are now offering online medical appointments for their patients, particularly those seeking to follow up after in-person appointments.…

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Virtual Health? What to Look for in Online Health Info

Posted October 4, 2007 at 09:00 AM by Sahara Jackson

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Her News

(ARA) – A recent study conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) indicates a growing number of Americans are seeking general health information from the Internet as a first source, rather than consulting their doctors.

In 2003, 51…

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Her Active Philosopher: The Danger of False Positives

Posted September 2, 2007 at 05:00 PM by Katie Drummond

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In this weekly column, Her Active Philosopher, Her Active Life editor Katie Drummond waxes philosophical and writes lyrically as she invites us on her personal health and fitness journey.

How do you know that you’re healthy? As a kid, I…

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