Privacy Policy
This information is provided by Healthology, Inc. Healthology is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. Healthology does not sell, trade, or rent the personal identifying information of its users to third parties. Healthology collects no personal identifying information about its users except when specifically and knowingly provided by such users. A user's personal identifying information may be used by Healthology to improve its services to its users. Users who have requested updates may receive information from Healthology on new therapies, products and services that may help them better manage their care. Any information received is not an endorsement or opinion of Healthology regarding any treatment option, product or service. Users who receive a requested update, will always have the ability at any time to opt out of receiving any future information.

Healthology may offer its users online surveys and questionnaires that ask users for opinions and/or other information. Such surveys are completely voluntary. Any information submitted may be shared with other companies on an aggregate basis, but Healthology will not provide such companies with any information regarding the identity of any individual user.

Certain features provided by Healthology allow a user to send an e-mail to another person. In such cases, Healthology will send the information to the person designated by the user and will list the user's e-mail address as the sender. While both e-mail addresses are stored by Healthology, they are not used by Healthology other than for the purpose of sending the e-mail requested by the user.

Users should know that Healthology may place a "cookie" in the browser files of the user's computer. The cookie does not contain any personal identifying information. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but a user can usually modify their browser to prevent cookies from being accepted.

Disclaimer
Healthology, Inc. has provided this website and/or the information on it (collectively, the "Service") for educational purposes only. Nothing contained in the Service is intended to be instructional for medical diagnosis or treatment. Although Healthology makes a conscientious effort to provide high quality information, Healthology disclaims any implied guarantee about the accuracy, completeness, timeliness or relevance of any information. The information should not be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual, and it should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider. You should call or see your physician or other qualified healthcare provider promptly if you have any healthcare related questions or before embarking on a new treatment, diet or fitness program. You should never disregard or delay in seeking medical advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider because of something you have read, heard or seen on the Service. The information contained in the Service is compiled from a variety of sources and is distributed by a variety of distribution partner websites; Healthology and these information sources and distribution partners do not directly or indirectly practice medicine or dispense medical advice or medical services as part of the Service.

Editorial & Sponsorship Policy
Healthology is committed to providing credible, objective, and reliable health content on a wide range of health topics that impact your health and wellness and that of your family. Topics, which include various diseases and conditions as well as ways to live a healthier life, are derived from relevant medical news and studies published in top tier medical journals or presented at professional medical meetings.

The Healthology library of articles and videos are created by the Healthology editorial staff, which includes physicians, nurses, professional medical journalists and producers, in collaboration with the nation's leading medical experts. All content receives a comprehensive review by Healthology's medical team and a network of medical experts who serve as editorial directors.

Healthology is a health content provider for thousands of sites across the Web. It creates and maintains complete editorial control over all the educational information it provides. The Healthology library does not accept content from outside advertisers or promotional sponsors. In some circumstances, third parties offer to provide funding for the creation of original educational content. When a Healthology program or article is funded by a third party, it will be clearly labeled as content funded through an "Unrestricted Educational Grant" or "Educational Grant," or as a "Special Feature." Healthology maintains full editorial control over all content created through third-party funding.