Here’s an interesting article from the New York Times about how the Internet, and especially Google, have changed the way we think about health information. As the title implies, knowledge is power. But as the article warns, too much knowledge—or the wrong kind of knowledge—can make you feel powerless.

You’re Sick. Now What? Knowledge Is Power (New York Times, 8/30/08)

(icyou urges you to always seek the advice of a medical professional if you have a health issue.)