Quackwatch

Quackwatch is an American-based website founded by Stephen Barrett M.D., with the stated aim being to "combat health-related frauds, myths, fads, fallacies, and misconduct" and with a primary focus on providing "quackery-related information that is difficult or impossible to get elsewhere." Since 1996 it has operated the alternative medicine watchdog website, quackwatch.org, that advises the public on unproven or ineffective alternative medicine remedies. The site contains articles and other information criticizing many forms of alternative medicine.

Quackwatch cites peer-reviewed journal articles and has received several awards. The site is developed with the assistance from a worldwide network of volunteers and expert advisors. It has received positive recognition and recommendation from mainstream organizations and sources. It has been recognized in the media, which cite quackwatch.org as a practical source for online consumer information. The success of Quackwatch has generated the creation of 21 other related sites. The organization has been challenged by supporters and practitioners of the various forms of alternative medicine that are criticized on the website.