Many people wonder if the health information they find online is reliable. Some websites provide up-to-date medical news and reliable health information, while others do not. The following questions can help determine which sites are trustworthy.
- What is the purpose of the website, and who owns or sponsors it?
- Who wrote the information? Who reviewed it?
- When was the information written and updated?
- Is your privacy protected? Does the website clearly state a privacy policy?
- How can I protect my health information?
- Does the website offer quick and easy solutions to your health problems? Does it promise miracle cures?
Answers can sometimes be found in a website’s “About Us” section.
Learn more about why each of these questions is important to ask and explore other tips for finding trusted health information online.
