Name: Halle Black
(M14): I/E: Evaluating Internet Health Information
After viewing the National Library of Medicine tutorial on Evaluating Internet Health Information, Google a health topic of your choice. Evaluate the top three sites in the space below.
What
is
the
topic
you
are
researching? Holistic hormonal healing
1.
Website Name and URL:
Dr. Axe Ancient Healing https://draxe.com/health/how-to- balance-hormones-naturally
What clues do you have to help determine the validity and reliability of this website? The author of the article is a doctor in medicine. References other websites. Goes into great detail and gives great explanations. Is backed by other doctors.
Using the checklist, would you trust the site?
yes
2.
Website Name and URL:
health line https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/balance-hormones
What clues do you have to help determine the validity and reliability of this website?
is peer reviewed, updated 2023 version, editorial policy, about us information
Using the checklist, would you trust the site?
yes
3.
Website Name and URL:
Medical News Today https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/ articles/324031
What clues do you have to help determine the validity and reliability of this website?
Is managed by health care experts, has a clearly stated purpose to educate the public on disease prevention and healthy living, labels advertising, reviews health information before posting it, explains the sources of data and research, is up to date.
Using the checklist, would you trust the site?
yes
