Yahoo
Yahoo (Medicine)
Yahoo (pronounced: yah-hoo) is not a term directly related to the field of medicine. However, it is a significant term in the field of Digital Health and Health Informatics, as Yahoo is a widely used web services provider that hosts a variety of health-related content and resources.
Etymology
The term "Yahoo" was coined by Jonathan Swift in his book Gulliver's Travels and was used to refer to a brutish race of beings. In the context of the internet company, Yahoo is an acronym for "Yet Another Hierarchically Organized Oracle" or "Yet Another Hierarchical Officious Oracle".
Yahoo Health
Yahoo Health was a dedicated section of the Yahoo website that provided news, articles, and information related to health and wellness. It covered a wide range of topics including Disease Prevention, Nutrition, Fitness, and Mental Health. However, Yahoo Health was discontinued in 2016.
Yahoo and Digital Health
Yahoo has played a significant role in the field of Digital Health. Through its various platforms, it has provided access to health-related information to millions of users worldwide. It has also been used as a platform for health-related discussions and support groups.
Related Terms
- Digital Health: The use of digital technologies for health.
- Health Informatics: The interdisciplinary study of the design, development, adoption, and application of IT-based innovations in healthcare services delivery, management, and planning.
- Yahoo Health: A discontinued section of the Yahoo website dedicated to health and wellness information.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Yahoo
- Wikipedia's article - Yahoo
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