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An e-mail that turned out to be a hoax has become the bane of a well-meaning Virginia woman's existence. Check Your Sources When Buying E-Drugs, Consider the Source The Food and Drug Administration advises customers to "check out the source as much as possible" when purchasing pharmaceuticals without face-to-face contact. Buyers Beware U.S. Aims to Help Online Buyers Be Cautious Computer users surfing the Web looking for medical advice don't always get what they are looking for. Urban Legends E-Health Hoaxes and Recognizing Them The Web is full of health hoaxes and incredible stories said to be true, but nearly impossible to verify. Here is how to identify them. Do-It-Yourself Prescriptions Drugstore on the Net As the "information superhighway" starts looking more like a shopping strip mall, drug stores on the Web are becoming increasingly popular. Erroneous and Misleading Information Medical Web Sites Can Steer You Wrong Although the Internet has become a prime source of information for consumers seeking guidance about health problems, many medical Web sites contain data that is wrong, a team of researchers from the University of Michigan reports. In the News
Behind the Screens: Who are the companies behind the Web sites competing to provide you with health information? Can you trust them with . . . your life? (Post, May 16, 2000)
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