Let Uncle Sam Point The Way To Reliable Health Info Online

Are you concerned about all the misinformation on health that's floating around cyberspace these days? You're not alone. The fact is it can be a challenge to separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to looking for reliable health information online - unless you happen to have an Uncle in the business named Sam!

The U.S. Federal Government sponsors a website called healthfinder.gov which is specifically designed to help consumers find reliable sources of health information on the web.

A project of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the site features links to over 1,500 reputable health-related organizations and has been named one of the "top ten" most useful websites for health consumers by the prestigious MLA(Medical Library Association).

Some of the highlights include:

• A flu clinic locator
• A drug database
• The latest Health News
• Dozens of online checkup tools

And much more! Next time you're searching for health information on the web, give it a try!