The Internet is a blessing and a curse for information hounds like me, who can waste days researching a potential shoe purchase, let alone how to write a killer book proposal, where to vacation or what kind of dog is best suited to my lifestyle. (Would that there were such a thing as an information hound!) But nothing brings out the "curse" part like researching health issues. It's way too easy to convince yourself that the relentless headache that's been there since you woke up is evidence of brain cancer, when it's actually what's known in medical circles as a "hangover."
Furthermore, the top Google hits for a whole bunch of maladies will lead you to sites owned by people pushing particular drugs, elective surgeries, herbal remedies and/or plain old quackery. So what's a girl with symptoms that might indicate a yeast infection or a rare disease that will totally kill her if it doesn't leave her sterile to do? Check out CNN's list of reliable women's health sites, put together by a panel of experts. With sections on gynecological concerns, heart disease, breast cancer, osteoporosis and general women's health, here are some sites that can be counted on not to scare your pants off or sell you anything you don't need. Now if I could just get the Internet to buy me some Advil …
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