Measles Myths, EPA Showdown and the Science of Woolly MiceRFK Jr.'s comments on vaccines and vitamin A spark debate about public health messaging regarding measles prevention.
TikTok creators want you to get medical tests you don't need. Here's why you should think twiceSocial media can mislead users about medical tests by emphasizing benefits while downplaying potential harms.
POLIO was 98% eradicated BEFORE THE VACCINE was ever invented and put into circulation, beginning the BIGGEST MEDICAL FARCE in historyInfectious disease decline preceded vaccine introduction, linked to improved living conditions and nutrition.
A Study Retracted 15 Years Ago Continues to Threaten Childhood VaccinesThe continued struggle against vaccine misinformation remains despite Andrew Wakefield's discredited research linking the MMR vaccine to autism.
Florida's Surgeon General Shows the Danger of Politicizing of MedicineSurgeon general in Florida rejects public health practices like vaccination during measles outbreakMisrepresentation of evidence and misinformation in public health by Ladapo
Measles Myths, EPA Showdown and the Science of Woolly MiceRFK Jr.'s comments on vaccines and vitamin A spark debate about public health messaging regarding measles prevention.
TikTok creators want you to get medical tests you don't need. Here's why you should think twiceSocial media can mislead users about medical tests by emphasizing benefits while downplaying potential harms.
POLIO was 98% eradicated BEFORE THE VACCINE was ever invented and put into circulation, beginning the BIGGEST MEDICAL FARCE in historyInfectious disease decline preceded vaccine introduction, linked to improved living conditions and nutrition.
A Study Retracted 15 Years Ago Continues to Threaten Childhood VaccinesThe continued struggle against vaccine misinformation remains despite Andrew Wakefield's discredited research linking the MMR vaccine to autism.
Florida's Surgeon General Shows the Danger of Politicizing of MedicineSurgeon general in Florida rejects public health practices like vaccination during measles outbreakMisrepresentation of evidence and misinformation in public health by Ladapo
TikTok health traps: How influencers give you bad advice DW 02/28/2025Medical misinformation on social media poses significant health risks, leading to overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments.
AI-generated 'doctors' are duping TikTok users with fake medical advice - here's how to spot a 'horrifying' fraudAI-generated characters masquerading as medical experts on TikTok are misleading users with false advice.
Most social media medical advice is misinformation DW 02/27/2025Medical misinformation on social media poses significant health risks, with about 85% of posts providing misleading advice.
TikTok health traps: How influencers give you bad advice DW 02/28/2025Medical misinformation on social media poses significant health risks, leading to overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments.
AI-generated 'doctors' are duping TikTok users with fake medical advice - here's how to spot a 'horrifying' fraudAI-generated characters masquerading as medical experts on TikTok are misleading users with false advice.
Most social media medical advice is misinformation DW 02/27/2025Medical misinformation on social media poses significant health risks, with about 85% of posts providing misleading advice.
Pediatricians Try New Tactics To Win Over Vaccine Skeptical ParentsVaccine hesitancy is rising, impacting pediatric vaccination rates due to misinformation on social media.
Health Misinformation Is Evolving. Here's How to Spot It.Misinformation on social media is advancing rapidly, undermining trust in vaccines and public health experts.Experts advise validating health claims with trusted sources and being vigilant about emotional manipulation online.
Pediatricians Try New Tactics To Win Over Vaccine Skeptical ParentsVaccine hesitancy is rising, impacting pediatric vaccination rates due to misinformation on social media.
Health Misinformation Is Evolving. Here's How to Spot It.Misinformation on social media is advancing rapidly, undermining trust in vaccines and public health experts.Experts advise validating health claims with trusted sources and being vigilant about emotional manipulation online.
If Even 0.001 Percent of an AI's Training Data Is Misinformation, the Whole Thing Becomes Compromised, Scientists FindLLMs can propagate serious medical misinformation even with minimal data poisoning, posing risks to patient safety.
AI-powered martech news and releases: January 9 | MarTechEven a minuscule amount of misinformation can severely disrupt an AI's performance.
If Even 0.001 Percent of an AI's Training Data Is Misinformation, the Whole Thing Becomes Compromised, Scientists FindLLMs can propagate serious medical misinformation even with minimal data poisoning, posing risks to patient safety.
AI-powered martech news and releases: January 9 | MarTechEven a minuscule amount of misinformation can severely disrupt an AI's performance.
Revealed: trans rights case at US supreme court features doctors previously discredited by judgesThe US Supreme Court will rule on transgender youth's right to access gender-affirming healthcare, affecting future LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare autonomy.
When "Trusted Sources" Mislead: YouTube, WHO, and the Thyroid Cancer EpidemicYouTube's crackdown on medical misinformation, guided by the WHO, may inadvertently amplify overdiagnosis of thyroid cancer.
Lose weight quick' online schemes don't work. Dr. Mike offers these 5 tips insteadThe challenges of navigating weight loss advice in the digital age are exacerbated by online marketing tactics.Dr. Mikhail Varshavski aims to debunk medical misinformation and educate the public about weight loss strategies.
How the anti-vaccine movement pits parental rights against public healthTennessee law requires parental consent for childhood vaccinations, hindering caregivers like foster parents and grandparents.Legislation hindering pediatric vaccination fuels doubt about vaccine safety.
Neil Young returns his music to Spotify, 'except for the full sound we createdNeil Young is bringing his music back to Spotify after a two-year boycott over medical misinformation on the platform.Young's return to Spotify is influenced by the presence of similar misinformation on other streaming platforms like Apple and Amazon.