While there is much good information to be found on the open web, be sure to carefully evaluate the sources you intend to share with others. For a full list of questions to ask about health-related website, consult this detailed guide from the National Institutes of Health. Here are some brief questions you'll absolutely want to ask yourself:
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Who funds the website? Are they recommending a particular product because they sell it?
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Does the website identify the medical and scientific evidence that supports the material presented on the site?
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What's the purpose of the website? Check the "About Us" page to find out.
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When was the information last updated? Medical information must be current - not more than five years old.