But amid the plethora of health related web sites are many sites that provide less than reliable information. For the average consumer, sorting through this information for credible sites can be daunting. A good place to start when seeking health information is government websites, such as Australian Health Online , and a new web site set up by the Australian Federal Government, Health Insite . The information on this site is assessed by an editorial board before publication to ensure the site maintains it's credibility. A credible Victorian Government funded web site is the Better Health Channel, of which we are also content providers.
Web sites can also inherit their credibility.
The MayoClinic is a US health related web site which provides comprehensive health information from qualified professionals. It contains a nutrition library as well as general health information on a wide variety of topics. Some websites have been set up in an attempt to eliminate misleading health information from the Internet. Dr Stephan Barrett is one such site. It is a non-profit organisation that fights health related fraud, myths, fallacies and fads.