{"id":8244,"date":"2022-07-05T21:13:51","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T01:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.foodmedcenter.org\/?p=8244"},"modified":"2022-07-14T08:16:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:16:00","slug":"8244-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodmedcenter.org\/es_do\/8244-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Deciphering Health Information on the Internet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You wake up one morning and see that you have an unidentified rash on your hand.&nbsp; What\u2019s one of the first things you do?&nbsp; Probably, if you\u2019re like most Americans, you go to your smartphone or computer and start searching for what disease you have.&nbsp; The statistics are staggering \u2013 nearly 75 percent of Americans are looking online for health information.&nbsp; As Mark Twain said: \u201cBe careful about reading health books.\u201d&nbsp; The reality is you can\u2019t always trust what you read.&nbsp; Here are a few tips from a variety of sources (e.g. the Medical Library Association, NIH\u2019s US National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus and a few other reliable sources) to help make sure your future health searches yield more accurate results.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who Owns or is Responsible for the Website and It\u2019s Content? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ask yourself the following questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Who or what entity created the website or is responsible for the information.<\/li>\n<li>Does the site have an email address, or is the only way to contact the organization through a web or contact form? Make sure their contact information is accurate and detailed.<\/li>\n<li>Who owns the site? Is there an \u201cabout\u201d or \u201cabout us\u201d section. Is it a not-for profit, and, if so,(who is funding? Tthere are some non-profits that are funded by specific interest groups or corporations. Is it a corporation? If so, what kind\u2014hospital, university, etc..?<\/li>\n<li>Does it explain the mission and purpose of the website? Is there an address?&nbsp; If you look it up on a search engine \u201cstreet image,\u201d what does it show?<\/li>\n<li>Why was the website created? What\u2019s its purpose and what do they gain? Is it educational? Corporate? Trying to sell a product or service?<\/li>\n<li>Does the \u201cAbout Us\u201d section list names of individuals associated with the site? If there is an or individuals identified what are their credentials (Ph.D., Masters \u2013 and from what university? Is it accredited)?<\/li>\n<li>Is it clear who they are and what they do for the site? You might even do a search for that person\u2019s name \u2013 see what comes up.<\/li>\n<li>Are the individuals involved with the site backed by a known non-profit organization (e.g., government, university, or research center.)<\/li>\n<li>What is the domain name? This is not always the best indicator; however, typically a \u201c.edu\u201d or a \u201c.gov\u201d is a good start, while \u201c.org\u201d is not necessary a guarantee that it\u2019s a legitimate organization.<\/li>\n<li>Is there an advisory board? If so who is on the advisory board?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Facts? Opinion? Bias? &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check to see if the information on the site is based on the latest scientific research \u2013 the \u201cstate of the science.\u201d You can always look on pubmed.gov or search in Google Scholar using key words and seeing what research articles show up. You can filter results by year too.<\/li>\n<li>Information should be presented in a clear manner. It should be based on fact and verifiable from primary sources such as professional \/ scientific literature, peer-reviewed journal articles, and other scholarly researched, university backed sources.<\/li>\n<li>Is the information showing only one point of view? Check multiple websites, especially university and government research organizations (such as CDC.gov and NIH).<\/li>\n<li>Information that is opinion should be clearly stated on the website and the source or sources of the information should be identified.<\/li>\n<li>Are there advertisers or sponsors on the site? Who are they? What type of ads? Keep in mind, most government websites, hospitals, universities and other non-profits don\u2019t take ads or have sponsors.<\/li>\n<li>Is advertising clearly marked as a sponsored? Many sites create advertorials \u2013 information disguised as editorial content or information from reliable health sources.<\/li>\n<li>Look carefully to see if the site is a front for a corporation, pharmaceutical company or another biased organization.<\/li>\n<li>Check the style and display of the site information including the graphics, colors, fonts, and size of text. Watch out for all capital letters, exclamation points, and anything out of the ordinary.<\/li>\n<li>Has the material been reviewed or vetted by an expert, such as an M.D. or Ph.D. in the field?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Is the Information Accurate and Timely? <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are the sources cited reliable?<\/li>\n<li>Is there a date on the page?<\/li>\n<li>When the page was last updated? The site should be updated frequently. Health information changes constantly as new information about diseases and treatments is discovered through research and patient care. What was published a year ago may be outdated now.<\/li>\n<li>Do the links work?<\/li>\n<li>Are there grammatical and spelling errors?<\/li>\n<li>Are there citations, footnotes\/endnotes, bibliographies, or references so that you can verify the information? Are these reliable? Do they link to the sources?<\/li>\n<li>Does the site have a seal of approval from a unbiased accrediting body such as \u201cHealth On the Net Foundation (HON)?\u201d HON is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, accredited to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. For 15 years, HON has focused on the essential question of the provision of health information to citizens, information that respects ethical standards. (See: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthonnet.org\/\">https:\/\/www.healthonnet.org\/<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>If the website is quoting research studies, follow these tips from the Harvard School of Public Health on Deciphering Media Stories:\n<ul>\n<li>Is the story simply reporting the results of a single study? Only very rarely would a single study be influential enough for people to change their behaviors based on the results. So it is important to see how that study fits in with other studies on the topic. Some articles provide this background; other times, you may need to do more digging on your own.<\/li>\n<li>How large is the study? Large studies often provide more reliable results than small studies.<\/li>\n<li>Was the study done in animals or humans? Mice, rats, and monkeys are not people. To best understand how food (or some other factor) affects human health, it must almost always be studied in humans.<\/li>\n<li>Did the study look at real disease endpoints, like heart disease or osteoporosis?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Your Privacy Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your health information should be confidential, and if you research a disease or condition that should also be private.<\/li>\n<li>There should be a link saying &#8220;Privacy&#8221; or &#8220;Privacy Policy.&#8221; Read the privacy policy to see if your privacy is really being protected.<\/li>\n<li>If there is a registration form, personal information required, or questions you have to answer before you can view content, you should probably skip it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Help<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Medical Library Association\u2019s Consumer and Patient Health Information Section regularly reviews websites for inclusion on their &#8220;Top Health Websites&#8221; page <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mlanet.org\/p\/cm\/ld\/fid=397\">http:\/\/www.mlanet.org\/p\/cm\/ld\/fid=397<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Become familiar with the tools that help you find general health information, such as MedlinePlus (http:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/medlineplus\/), produced by the National Library of Medicine, or Healthfinder (http:\/\/www.healthfinder.gov) from the US Department of Health and Human Services, which can quickly point you to credible health information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Here are a few examples of credible websites:&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 150px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/\">Cancer.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 150px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 150px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/familydoctor.org\/familydoctor\/en.html\">familydoctor.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 150px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthfinder.gov\/\">healthfinder<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 150px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/hivinsite.ucsf.edu\/\">HIV InSite<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 150px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kidshealth.org\/\">Kidshealth<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 150px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mayohealth.org\/\">Mayo Clinic<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 150px;\">MedlinePlus (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/medlineplus\/\">English<\/a>|&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/medlineplus\/spanish\/\">Spanish<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 150px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.netwellness.org\/\">NetWellness<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 150px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/nihseniorhealth.gov\/\">NIH SeniorHealth<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You wake up one morning and see that you have an unidentified rash on your hand.&nbsp; What\u2019s one of the first things you do?&nbsp; Probably, if you\u2019re like most 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The Center conducts extensive research on longevity and healthspan, exploring how nutrition and lifestyle interventions can extend both lifespan and the number of years lived in good health. Core to its work is the dissemination of reliable, peer-reviewed information on nutrition, longevity science, and healthy aging, as well as ensuring universal access to healthy, affordable food, and creating a more equitable, smart food system that will improve health outcomes. A distinguished scholar and influential figure in the fields of public health, nutrition, and food policy, Dr. Platkin is a Distinguished Lecturer (Emeritus) at City University of New York at Hunter College. He has both a Masters Degree and a Ph.D. in Public Health, specializing in nutrition. He also has a law degree, and throughout his career has been dedicated to a multidisciplinary approach to academic research, community health interventions and complex health and policy issues, encompassing law, public health, and nutrition. Dr. Platkin has occupied influential roles in public health, notably serving as the Executive Director of the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center from 2012 to 2023. During this time, he played a pivotal role in shaping food-related policies in New York City. His entrepreneurial leadership extends across multiple sectors: he is the co-founder and strategic advisor to Diversion Books (DiversionBooks.com), a book publishing company; Chief Strategy Officer at PopCom Health (PopComHealth.com); founder and managing director of Magoo Properties (MagooProperties.com); and co-founder and director of MedicalBx (MedicalBx.com), which develops boutique hospitals and mobile medical clinics to enhance healthcare access in underserved areas. His leadership also extended to co-founding and operating organizations like Integrated Wellness Solutions, where he leveraged innovative approaches and technology to enhance health and wellness. He is a powerful advocate for healthier communities and for shaping the field of nutrition and food policy in lasting ways. Dr. Platkin has made significant contributions to the field of public health and nutrition issues through his research. He has published in several peer-reviewed scientific and medical journals, including the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, the Journal of Obesity and Weight Loss, the International Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, BioMed Central (BMC) Obesity; and the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. He is the author of eight books. His forthcoming book, Eat to Cheat Death: Using Food as Medicine to Live Better, Live Stronger, Live Healthier, and Live Longer (Simon &amp; Schuster, 2027), synthesizes cutting-edge research on nutrition and longevity. His first book, Breaking the Pattern (Red Mill Press 2002, Plume 2004), was a bestseller in hardcover; it has been used by addiction clinics to assist patients with resolving drug and alcohol-related issues, and more than 20 universities around the country use it as a text to teach behavioral change techniques to nutrition and dietetic counseling interns. His other titles include The Diet Detective's Count Down (Simon and Schuster, 2007), The Diet Detective's Calorie Bargain Bible (Simon and Schuster, 2008), The Diet Detective's Diet Starter Kit (Diversion, 2011), and The Diet Detective's All-American Diet (Rodale, 2012). Charles Platkin's contributions to the fields of health, nutrition, and public policy have earned him recognition and numerous accolades. He was cited by the New York State Governor for his contributions to the development of nutrition materials for NYS Mentoring in March 2019, showcasing his dedication to public health and education. He was also honored as a Politics of Food honoree by City &amp; State in November 2018 for his commitment to promoting healthy eating and food policy reform. Additionally, Dr. Platkin's success as a principal investigator and grant recipient reflects his impact in the field, as he has secured multiple grants to support research and initiatives related to food policy and nutrition. Beyond his academic and research pursuits, Charles Platkin has engaged with the public through various media outlets. He was the host and executive producer of WE TV's series I Want To Save Your Life, where he helped individuals transform their health through nutrition and lifestyle interventions. 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