HIST

About the Laboratory

HIST is developed by the Laboratory for Infodemiology and Infodemic Management at the University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine.

We are a research group dedicated to understanding and combating health misinformation. Our mission is to empower individuals and organizations with tools to navigate the complex information landscape.

What is HIST?

HIST is a scientific tool that automatically evaluates the trustworthiness of health information sources. It analyzes websites against a set of internationally recognized standards and provides a clear, actionable score.

Why It Matters

In an era of information overload, distinguishing reliable health information from misinformation is critical. Poor quality health information can have serious consequences – from individual health decisions to public health crises.

HIST helps you make informed decisions about which sources to trust.

How to Use HIST

1. Enter a URL – Paste the address of any health website.
2. Get your score – Receive a trustworthiness score from 0 to 100%.
3. Take action – Review strengths, fix issues, and improve your source.

For Whom?

• Researchers & Academics – Evaluate sources for studies and publications.
• Journalists & Media – Verify health claims and sources.
• Website Owners – Improve the credibility of your health content.
• Citizens & Patients – Make informed decisions about health information.

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How to Cite HIST

If you use HIST in your research or work, please cite it as:

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