Know the Science: Finding Health Information on Mobile Health Apps

Tips When Using mHealth Apps

• The content of most apps isn’t written or reviewed by medical experts and may be inaccurate and unsafe. In addition, the information you enter when using an app may not be secure.

• There’s a growing body of research on the benefits, risks, and impact of mHealth apps, such as the many mindfulness meditation and physical activity apps that are available.

• It’s not always easy to know what personal information an app will access or how it will store your data. That’s why it’s important to check your privacy settings and an app’s data safety section.

• Before you download an app, find out if the store you get the app from says who created it. Don’t trust the app if contact or website information for the creator isn’t available.