A recent study suggests internet health searching could make you feel worse. And you're also potentially revealing private health information. She discovered that people formed a quick impression just from scanning the search results, without even following the links. "They were more likely to feel frightened or overwhelmed based on how we manipulated the search results," said Lauckner. "Advertisers should avoid collecting sensitive personal information, such as individuals' health information, for the purpose of delivering tailored ads."

Source: CBC News April 07, 2018 12:56 UTC