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www.cnn.com1 month agoWellnessLose 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. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com1 month agoHealthHow 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. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com1 month agoPublic healthFlorida's Surgeon General Shows the Danger of Politicizing of MedicineSurgeon general in Florida rejects public health practices like vaccination during measles outbreak Misrepresentation of evidence and misinformation in public health by Ladapo [ more ]
www.nytimes.com1 month agoPublic healthHealth 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. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times1 month agoMusicNeil 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. [ more ]
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