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Know the Science: Finding Health Information on Social Media

KTS Five Quick Questions To Ask When Checking Out Social Media for Health Information

Five Quick Questions To Ask When Checking Out Social Media for Health Information

If you’re visiting a social media site for the first time, ask these five questions:

  • Who runs or created the site or app? Can you trust them?

  • What is the site or app promising or offering? Do its claims seem too good to be true?

  • When was the information written or reviewed? Is it up to date?

  • Where does the information come from? Is it based on scientific research?

  • Why does the site or app exist? Is it selling something?