Health
FDA's own reputation could be restraining its misinfo fight
The government agency responsible for tracking down contaminated peanut butter and defective pacemakers is taking on a new health hazard: online misinformation.
Feb 20, 2023
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Health
Study finds people with a university degree less likely to believe in COVID-19 misinformation
A new study has found that people with a university degree were less likely to believe in COVID-19 misinformation and more likely to trust preventive measures than those without a degree.
Feb 17, 2023
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Health
Report highlights cost of misinformation to health care services during COVID-19 pandemic
A new report has highlighted the consequences of misinformation, including loss of trust in public institutions, delayed action on pressing issues such as climate change, and the financial toll on health care services during ...
Jan 27, 2023
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Health
Public health experts urge US health officials to correct e-cigarette misinformation
Leading e-cigarette researchers are urging the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) to correct misinformation overstating the dangers of e-cigarettes as part of its "Moving Forward" initiative.
Dec 14, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Monkeypox misinformation on TikTok follows a familiar pattern, study shows
Conspiracy theories about monkeypox are spreading as fast as the virus itself, mirroring the proliferation of misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study from the University of Alberta.
Oct 19, 2022
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Health
5 questions to ask before sharing health stories on social media
When it comes to posting health information on social media, beware before you share.
Oct 16, 2022
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Health
Misinformation is a common thread between the COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS pandemics—with deadly consequences
Since health officials confirmed the first COVID-19 cases, misinformation has spread just as quickly as the virus. Social media may have made the amount, variety and speed of misinformation seem unprecedented, but COVID-19 ...
Aug 25, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
HIV history can't repeat itself with monkeypox, social scientist warns
In July, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern after more than 88 countries recorded cases.
Aug 18, 2022
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Vaccination
Study finds COVID-19 misinformation linked to vaccination hesitancy, refusal
Misinformation posted online about the COVID-19 vaccine was associated with hesitancy toward inoculation and lower vaccination rates in some geographical areas of the United States, according to a paper written by a team ...
Apr 26, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Lies that 'might' eventually come true seem less unethical
People may be willing to condone statements they know to be false and even spread misinformation on social media if they believe those statements could become true in the future, according to research published by the American ...
Apr 14, 2022
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