#medical-misinformation

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Greenmedinfo
5 days ago
Medicine

When "Trusted Sources" Mislead: YouTube, WHO, and the Thyroid Cancer Epidemic

YouTube's crackdown on medical misinformation, guided by the WHO, may inadvertently amplify overdiagnosis of thyroid cancer. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
1 month ago
Wellness

Lose weight quick' online schemes don't work. Dr. Mike offers these 5 tips instead

The 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.com
1 month ago
Health

How the anti-vaccine movement pits parental rights against public health

Tennessee 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.com
1 month ago
Public health

Florida's Surgeon General Shows the Danger of Politicizing of Medicine

Surgeon 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.com
1 month ago
Public health

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. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
Public health

Tax records reveal the lucrative world of covid misinformation

Nonprofits gained over $118 million by spreading medical misinformation
Influence deepened in statehouses, courtrooms, and communities [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Music

Neil Young returns his music to Spotify, 'except for the full sound we created

Neil 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 ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Marketing

5 medical myths peddled by TikTok

TikTok is spreading medical misinformation
Marshmallows and potatoes in socks won't help with flu or colds [ more ]
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