Know the Science: Finding Health Information Online

How Current Is the Information?

Outdated medical information can be misleading or even dangerous. Responsible health websites review and update much of their content on a regular basis, especially fact sheets and lists of frequently asked questions (“FAQs”). However, content such as news reports or meeting summaries that describe an event usually isn’t updated. To find out whether information is old, look for a date on the page (it’s often near the bottom).