Confused by Dr Google

[Speakeazi]

I came across this link on Twitter for those out there who would are interested in understanding scientific info and how valid a scientific paper is.

It comes from The Cochrane Library. This is from their website

Our vision

Our vision is a world of improved health where decisions about health and health care are informed by high-quality, relevant and up-to-date synthesized research evidence.

The link below is to a free introduction to understanding evidence based medicine.

cochrane.org/news/cochrane-...

That’s my weekend tied up!

[Khonkaen]

In the 4 months since my heart attack I have spent hours almost every day researching, much through Google and there are a lot of different opinions. I went most of my life avoiding drugs, no painkillers, nothing. Now I am stuck with them, so I am trying to help things along with diet and there are many different opinions ranging from Dr.Esselstyn's Whole plant based diet, Vegan without oil, to more conventional with a omega 3 playing a big part. Haven't found anything that makes me feel better, or stronger so far, but am determined to stay away from any drugs I don't need to stay alive.

[Prada47 in reply to Khonkaen]

" but am determined to stay away from any drugs I don't need to stay alive ". Problem with that statement is how do you decide which ones are doing you good ??

[shopman]

If you want answers to your questions then only rely on the NHS or BHF websites. Unfortunately Dr Google is full of Snake Oil Salesmen.

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to shopman]

I would say looking at the claims made for many products sold by "health" outlets Snake Oil products are alive and well!

[ILowe]

Thanks for reminding us of this important site. It does tend to be on the moderately + skeptical side, which is no bad thing, since much of medicine is based on weak evidence.

[Prada47]

Thanks for the link.

I am still prepared to take my chance on Prescribed Medicine rather than on the Witch Doctor !!