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Last Updated: Feb 19, 2024 11:15 AM

Do you trust all info.?

What to be aware of:

Tips for evaluating medical and health information
Tips for evaluating medical and health information
https://medlineplus.gov/evaluatinghealthinformation.html

Think about the source.
If you use the Web, look for an "about us" page.
Check to see who runs the site: Is it a branch of the government, a university, a health organization, a hospital or a business?
Focus on quality.
Does the site have an editorial board?
Is the information reviewed before it is posted?
Be skeptical. Things that sound too good to be true often are.

Source: https://medlineplus.gov/evaluatinghealthinformation.html

Retraction Watch
Peer reviewed journal articles can still be withdrawn due to many reasons.

Source: source: https://www.ifla.org/publications/node/11174

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