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.
Neck deep in overdiagnosis: Books in briefNew diagnostic tests can lead to overdiagnosis; quality of life should be a priority over mere detection rates in healthcare.
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.
Neck deep in overdiagnosis: Books in briefNew diagnostic tests can lead to overdiagnosis; quality of life should be a priority over mere detection rates in healthcare.
An Overdiagnosis Epidemic Is Harming Patients' Mental HealthAn increase in autism diagnoses hasn't improved children's mental health outcomes, raising concerns about overdiagnosis and its implications on identity.
Mind over body: the trouble with treating chronic conditions | LettersOverdiagnosis claims may increase stigma, affecting those seeking support for conditions like ADHD and autism.Societal pressures and environmental changes contribute to increased diagnoses of neurodiversity conditions.
Experts criticise Streeting for saying mental health problems overdiagnosedStreeting emphasizes the need for better support for mental health, warning against stigmatization.
Mental health conditions are overdiagnosed, Streeting saysHealth Secretary Wes Streeting acknowledges 'overdiagnosis' in mental health but emphasizes the need for proper support for individuals struggling.
An Overdiagnosis Epidemic Is Harming Patients' Mental HealthAn increase in autism diagnoses hasn't improved children's mental health outcomes, raising concerns about overdiagnosis and its implications on identity.
Mind over body: the trouble with treating chronic conditions | LettersOverdiagnosis claims may increase stigma, affecting those seeking support for conditions like ADHD and autism.Societal pressures and environmental changes contribute to increased diagnoses of neurodiversity conditions.
Experts criticise Streeting for saying mental health problems overdiagnosedStreeting emphasizes the need for better support for mental health, warning against stigmatization.
Mental health conditions are overdiagnosed, Streeting saysHealth Secretary Wes Streeting acknowledges 'overdiagnosis' in mental health but emphasizes the need for proper support for individuals struggling.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Dark Side of Prostate Cancer Screening: An Epidemic of Overdiagnosis & OvertreatmentProstate cancer overdiagnosis is a significant issue due to the detection of indolent tumors that would not cause harm, leading to unnecessary treatments and side effects.
Overdiagnosis of prostate cancer has led to unnecessary treatments, research showsIncreased PSA testing has led to overdiagnosis of prostate cancer, causing unnecessary treatment and lifestyle impacts.
AI better than doctors at spotting prostate cancerAI in prostate cancer detection outperforms radiologists.
The Dark Side of Prostate Cancer Screening: An Epidemic of Overdiagnosis & OvertreatmentProstate cancer overdiagnosis is a significant issue due to the detection of indolent tumors that would not cause harm, leading to unnecessary treatments and side effects.
Overdiagnosis of prostate cancer has led to unnecessary treatments, research showsIncreased PSA testing has led to overdiagnosis of prostate cancer, causing unnecessary treatment and lifestyle impacts.
AI better than doctors at spotting prostate cancerAI in prostate cancer detection outperforms radiologists.
Do you need a dentist visit every 6 months? That filling? The data is weakDentistry lacks evidence-based care, leading to potential overtreatment driven by economic factors rather than patient needs.