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News Literacy

How do you consume news and stay informed? How do you know if a story is true or false? Use this guide for tips to analyze the news that you see, read, or hear.

Health News Literacy

The Influence of News Consumption Habits and Dispositional Traits on Trust in Medical Scientists
Larsen, M. Z., Haupt, M. R., McMann, T., Cuomo, R. E., & Mackey, T. K. (2023). The Influence of News Consumption Habits and Dispositional Traits on Trust in Medical Scientists. International journal of environmental research and public health, 20(10), 5842. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20105842

Evaluating Health News

Analyzing the News

How to evaluate health news story following four criteria:

Cost
Conflict of interest
Availability
Alternatives

Welcome to Cochrane Evidence Essentials
Cochrane Evidence Essentials is a free online resource offering an introduction to health evidence, and how to use it to make informed health choices.There are six modules to complete.