To Find A Hospital, Cast Your Net Wisely (January) You can find plenty of information about hospitals on the Internet, but take much of this advice with a grain of salt.

For Better Health, Surf Safely (December) The Web is a great place to find health information. Trouble is, a lot of it’s wrong. Here’s how to find the right stuff.

Avoid the Dangers of Mixing Meds (November) Although celebrities’ lethal combinations of drugs have been making news, many of us haven’t gotten the message.

Write Your Own Prescription for Quality Care (October) For the best care, you should know your personal goals, shop around, ask questions, and speak up if dissatisfied.

Safe, Effective Use of OTC Medications (September) Yes, you can buy them almost anywhere without a prescription—but that doesn’t mean they can’t hurt you.

Reducing Your Risk for Hospital Infections (August) Being a proactive patient can help you guard against infections during a hospital stay.