Is It Always Cancer? Doctor Explains 3 Challenges of Self-Diagnosis
Today, with everything from heart rate to steps being tracked on smart devices, turning to online forums for health advice is easier than booking a doctor’s appointment. A recent survey by Kilo Health recorded 82% of respondents having tried health advice and treatments they found online. This statistic highlights the alarming trend of people seeking health information and self-diagnosing online.“It has even become a sort of a meme – no matter your symptoms, if you’re googling them, you will always ‘find’ yourself having some serious issue such as