The Web can be a great resource when you want to learn about a specific disease or health condition. But among the millions of websites
that offer health-related information, there are many that present myths and half-truths as if they are facts.
To avoid unreliable health information when you're surfing the Web, ask yourself the following questions:
Where did this information come from?
Any website that provides health-related information should tell you the information's source.
Who wrote this information?
Keep in mind that many healthrelated websites post information that comes from other sources. If the person or organization who runs the website didn't write the information, the original source should be clearly stated.
Does something on this website appear to be someone's opinion rather than a fact?
If so, is the opinion from a qualified person or organization (such as a doctor or medical organization)?
How current is this information?
Health information is constantly changing.
Information provided by Dr. Doug Layton, D.O., of Family Physicians at Prairie Trail.
Article courtesy of Ankeny Living magazine.