That's according to Director of Education at the Health Research Board in Cork Dr Frances Shiely
She was speaking as a new website aimed at combating the spread of fake health advice is launched.
People who want to verify or debunk a health claim they saw online can log onto the iHeartFacts.ie website, submit a question and a team of experts will try to find out if the claim is based on facts or fiction.
Speaking to RedFM News, Dr Frances Shiely outlines why the website was set up:
