In part 1 we discovered that while the internet adds a layer of complexity to finding quality health information, even offline information is not always reliable. In part 2 we investigated how evidence (based on which health recommendations are made) is generated. We concluded that the highest-quality health evidence comes…

In part 1 we discovered that while the internet adds a layer of complexity to finding quality health information, even offline information is not always reliable. In part 2 we investigated how evidence (based on which health recommendations are made) is generated. We concluded that the highest-quality health evidence comes…

In Part 1 we discussed that while the internet adds a layer of complexity to finding quality health information, even offline information (for example from medical doctors) is not always reliable. It led us to ask the question “What is quality health information?” that we will explore below. When we…

The quality of digital health information on the internet and in apps remains questionable, as highlighted by numerous studies. For example, research published in 2019 analyzed 25 type 2 diabetes web-pages, which were derived from the results of a Google search. The most commonly mentioned treatment was taking dietary supplements…