OBJECTIVE: This study aims to review systematically the available literature on health
outcomes of online cancer support and resources. METHODS: We searched major …

It is without question that the Internet has democratized access to medical information, with
estimates that 70% of the American population use it as a resource, particularly for cancer …

Background: Given the rapid changes in the communication landscape brought about by
participative Internet use and social media, it is important to develop a better understanding …

Background: Minorities' Diminished Return (MDR) can be defined as smaller health gains
from socioeconomic status (SES) indicators, such as education attainment among ethnic …

Background: Although higher socioeconomic status (SES) indicators such as educational
attainment are linked with health behaviors, the Blacks' Diminished Return theory posits that …

Background Chronic medical conditions (CCs) are leading causes of morbidity and mortality
in the United States. Strategies to control CCs include targeting unhealthy behaviors, often …

Objective: To investigate video content on YouTube™ related to orthognathic surgery.
Materials and methods: YouTube™ was searched using the terms: orthognathic surgery; …

RDD computer-assisted telephone interview, wherein one adult from each household was
selected for an interview. Interviews were conducted in English or Spanish, depending on …

Background Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are increasingly advertised as
replacements for regular cigarettes or cessation aids for smokers. Purpose To describe the …

A wealth of health information is available online, but we do not fully understand the
implications for health communication. This study examined whether health information …