Tips for Reading and Understanding Healthcare Research and Information
- Know the Science: 9 Questions To Help You Make Sense of Health ResearchThe National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NIH) provides 9 questions for "understanding the basics of scientific studies to help you make better health decisions".
- Know the Science: How Medications and Supplements Can InteractThe National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NIH) provides resources to help you "find out if the drugs and supplements you take may interact in a harmful way".
- Know the Science: 6 Commonly Misunderstood Words About Complementary Health ApproachesFrom the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NIH): "Do you know the difference between holistic and homeopathic? Take this 6-question quiz to find out."
- Finding and Evaluating Online ResourcesNational Center for Complentary and Integrative Health
- Bad EvidenceIrwig L, Irwig J, Trevena L, et al. Smart Health Choices: Making Sense of Health Advice. London: Hammersmith Press; 2008. Chapter 3, Bad evidence. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK63649/
