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As the Internet has grown by leaps and bounds, so has the number of users who turn to online resources for health information and advice. It is common for physicians to hear from patients who arrive at their offices armed with the results of information gleaned from hours of online research. But do those consumers go to the right sources for their information? And is it enough to offer consumers news and reference information on various health topics without putting them into the proper context?