Consumer Health Information

Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading according to the best available evidence at the time. It may be created in good faith or to sell something, as a joke, or to sway people toward certain opinions. It is usually spread by well-meaning people who do no know the claims are outdated, misleading, or false. Explore these tools to learn more about trustworthy and untrustworthy sources of health information.