Question

which one of the following websites is likely to provide the most reliable health information about vaping?
a .com website recommended by a friend, with advertisements.
a .edu website written last year, with the author’s name and professional credentials listed.
a .gov website written 15 years ago, with the author’s name and professional credentials listed.
a .net website with a professional looking design, listing the author’s name but no credentials.

Explanation:

To determine reliable health information, we consider factors like domain, recency, and author credentials.

• Option A: A.com site with ads and friend - recommended may be biased or unregulated.
• Option B: A.edu site (academic domain) from last year (recent) with author's name and professional credentials (shows expertise) is reliable as.edu sites are academic, recency matters for health info (since health knowledge evolves), and credentials add credibility.
• Option C: A.gov site from 15 years ago is outdated; health information can change a lot in 15 years.
• Option D: A.net site with no credentials lacks proof of expertise.

Answer:

B. A.edu website written last year, with the author’s name and professional credentials listed.