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The internet is a vast source of information. Online sites from millions of sources deal with a wide variety of health topics - including diseases, health trends, treatment options and many others. Although the web is a great resources at your fingertips, you must keep in mind that very few controls exist over what can be posted. The information that you find may not be reliable or up to date.
There are several things to watch for when browsing the web for health information. When surfing a health site, ask yourself.
- Does the person or organization that created the site have a reputable track record?
- Do the site creators state their credentials?
- Does the site seem to be professionally maintained?
- Is the site referenced by other reputable sites?
- Does the information seem too good to be true? (It likely is.)
- Can you back up the information with other independent sites?
- Is the site updated frequently?
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