Pharmacists warn of dangers of seeking health advice on web

THE Irish Pharmacy Union has warned of the dangers of turning to the internet for healthcare advice.

Its warnings come as a health care study found that 46% of people surveyed were going online for medical advice, due to the expense of a GP visit.

The emerging trend is more prevalent in women than men, with 62% of the women surveyed under 44 saying they would go online when concerned about a medical problem.