Health

Q&A: Improving patient–doctor communication

When patients don't feel heard by their doctors, there's an erosion of trust that can lead to serious health consequences—even if clinicians have their patients' best interests in mind.

Autism spectrum disorders

Can we trust autism information on TikTok? Not always, says study

While social media can be a great resource for connecting with others, it can also quickly and easily spread misleading or inaccurate information in mass. Social media platforms, especially the popular TikTok app, have allowed ...

Health

TikTok moms nurture 'detox for kids' misinformation

A TikTok army of American moms claiming to be "detox" specialists is pushing unproven treatments for childhood behavioral disorders -– while hiding that their misinformation is actually a marketing campaign aimed at making ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Researchers identify early signs of bipolar disorder

Other mental illness diagnoses, taking psychotropic medication prescribed to treat those illnesses, and specific health service use patterns are strong indicators of bipolar disorder, show researchers from the University ...

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