Nearly 95 million Americans use the Internet to find health information according to a 2005 survey conducted for the Pew Internet and American Life Project. Searching for information on specific diseases and medical problems was the most sought-after health information. But the survey (an update to one conducted in 2002) also found that there has been a dramatic increase in searching the Internet for wellness information on such topics as diet, nutrition, and exercise.

Source: “Health Information Online,” Pew Internet and American Life Project, www.pewinternet.org.