This course-style talk focuses on the importance of fact-checking health information in the digital age, where medical claims and wellness advice spread rapidly across online platforms. It features insights from Nat Gyenes, who discusses strategies for evaluating the credibility of health-related content.

The session explains why misinformation in health communication can be harmful, especially when it influences personal medical decisions, public behavior, or trust in healthcare systems. It introduces key principles of digital literacy, including how to identify reliable sources, cross-check scientific claims, and recognize misleading or incomplete information.

A major focus is placed on the role of evidence-based medicine and how health claims should be supported by peer-reviewed research rather than opinions or unverified online content. The discussion also highlights how algorithms and social media platforms can amplify misinformation.

In addition, the role of organizations like the Digital Health Lab is explored, emphasizing research and tools designed to improve information quality online.

By the end of this course, learners will understand how to critically evaluate health information and apply fact-checking methods to make informed and