However, the university may simply host the site and not have responsibility for the content, which rests solely with the named individual. If the site is provided by a well-known organization with experience in a particular area, you can be reasonably certain that the information is reliable. But it is not always this easy and some detective work might be necessary. Also, beware of sites that describe the benefit of a product and then tell you how to buy it. They are advertising, and the information is likely to be biased.
Every country has a different healthcare system.
Drugs that are licensed in one country may not be available in another, so some of the information may not be relevant to you. It can be very reassuring to visit a website devoted to a particular problem, and realize that many other people have a similar worry or difficulty. However, there may be reasons that you are unaware of why the information does not fit your particular case. The sheer quantity of information on the Internet can be overwhelming, causing you to end up with an unbalanced view of a problem. Use the Internet for background information, and see your doctor for any problem that is really troubling you or to help you sort out confusing information.