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Evaluating Information You Find Online
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DHHS. NIH. MedlinePlus.
Tips for finding trustworthy health information on-line.
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Online Health Information: Should You Believe What You See?  (PDF|84 KB)
Iowa State University Extension.
Learn to evaluate Web sites making claims about health conditions using these simple techniques.
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Tips for Health Surfing Online
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Describes law enforcement and consumer education campaign and offers information for consumers on how to recognize health fraud, guidance for businesses on how to market health products and services truthfully.
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