New Feature on Google Displays Fact-Checked Text, Graphics, and Statistics for Health-Related Searches

In terms of valuable and trustworthy medical information, Google has never been at the top of the list — even though about 5% of all Google searches are related to health concerns, according to USA Today. Anyone who has used the WebMD symptom calculator knows the horror of seeing a list of possible illnesses — usually […]

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New Data From Minnesota Show Increase in Chronic Pain Procedures

In a study facilitated by the state’s big data-crunching tool, the All Payer Claims Database, the Minnesota Department of Health has found that between 2010 and 2012, there was a 13.2% increase in residents seeking treatment for chronic pain. Chronic pain has been a major focus in healthcare debates lately, with about 100 million sufferers […]

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