Op-Ed: Navigating the Sea of Health Information

Health is a personal and impactful topic. Accurate, trustworthy health information is essential to our health and well-being. Yet we get information from many sources: social media, news outlets, blogs, experts, influencers, even well-meaning friends and family. Some of it is relevant, some of it’s not. How do we decide, amid this sea of information, what’s credible and reliable?

Whenever I stand on a beach, I am astounded by the vastness of the sands, water, and the possibility of finding treasures. Just like a beach full of sand, the world of health information can be overwhelming. Sifting t...