Useful health and medicines resources

What this page covers

For medicines and health questions, prefer current government regulators, public-health authorities, peer-reviewed evidence services, recognized patient organizations and licensed professional bodies.

• Confirm ownership and editorial policy
• Check the last review date
• Look for evidence and conflict-of-interest disclosure
• Avoid sources that promise guaranteed results or pressure a purchase

Choosing dependable sources

Check authorship, review date, evidence, editorial standards, funding and conflicts of interest. Prefer sources that separate education from promotion and explain uncertainty clearly.