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#health-misinformation

1 month ago

The Age of Diagnosis by Suzanne O'Sullivan review do no harm

Misinformation about health and pseudo-diagnoses is rampant, necessitating a legitimate understanding of medicine and science.

Coronavirus

fromPoynter

6 months ago

What you don't know can hurt: 3 facts about updated COVID-19 vaccines for journalists to share - Poynter

Emphasizing vaccination is crucial for combatting respiratory illnesses this winter. Journalists play a key role in disseminating accurate health information.

Medicine

Steven Bartlett accused of amplifying dangerous health claims on his podcast

The podcast amplifies harmful health misinformation, potentially endangering cancer patients and undermining trust in conventional medicine.

fromBusiness Insider

Health

A doctor who calls out diet misinformation shared 3 red flags that could harm your health

Health misinformation can significantly harm individuals' physical and mental well-being, making it essential to recognize red flags.

Health

Is that true? How to spot health misinformation online

Misinformation about health on social media poses significant risks to wellbeing and scientific literacy, with nearly all advice deviating from public health guidelines.

Public health

Formerly anti-vax parents on how they changed their minds: I really made a mistake'

Nikki Hill Johnson moved from vaccinating her first child to not vaccinating her subsequent children due to fear and misinformation from her community.

Mental health

1 month ago

The Age of Diagnosis by Suzanne O'Sullivan review do no harm

Misinformation about health and pseudo-diagnoses is rampant, necessitating a legitimate understanding of medicine and science.

Coronavirus

fromPoynter

6 months ago

What you don't know can hurt: 3 facts about updated COVID-19 vaccines for journalists to share - Poynter

Emphasizing vaccination is crucial for combatting respiratory illnesses this winter. Journalists play a key role in disseminating accurate health information.

Medicine

Steven Bartlett accused of amplifying dangerous health claims on his podcast

The podcast amplifies harmful health misinformation, potentially endangering cancer patients and undermining trust in conventional medicine.

fromBusiness Insider

Health

A doctor who calls out diet misinformation shared 3 red flags that could harm your health

Health misinformation can significantly harm individuals' physical and mental well-being, making it essential to recognize red flags.

Health

Is that true? How to spot health misinformation online

Misinformation about health on social media poses significant risks to wellbeing and scientific literacy, with nearly all advice deviating from public health guidelines.

more#public-health

fromwww.dw.com

3 weeks ago

NYC parents

RFK Jr.'s measles 'cure' sickens Texas kids amid outbreak DW 04/05/2025

Misinformation about measles and vitamin A from Health Secretary Robert Kennedy has led to worsening health issues in West Texas children.

#social-media

fromSocial Media Today

7 months ago

Marketing

TikTok Partners With WHO to Combat Medical Misinformation

Healthcare professionals are using social media to combat health misinformation and promote mental health awareness.

fromPsychology Today

3 weeks ago

Social media marketing

The Perils of Wellness Content on Social Media Sites

Health advice on TikTok is often inaccurate and misleading, requiring users to be vigilant about information consumption.

fromwww.nytimes.com

4 weeks ago

US news

Why the Right Still Embraces Ivermectin

Joe Grinsteiner promotes ivermectin for unapproved uses, claiming it has cured cancer and autism, despite lack of scientific evidence.

fromSlate Magazine

Writing

What's Fact and What's Fiction in Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar explores the dangerous impact of social media influencers on public health and the challenge of discerning truth online.

Marketing

fromSocial Media Today

7 months ago

TikTok Partners With WHO to Combat Medical Misinformation

Healthcare professionals are using social media to combat health misinformation and promote mental health awareness.

Social media marketing

fromPsychology Today

3 weeks ago

The Perils of Wellness Content on Social Media Sites

Health advice on TikTok is often inaccurate and misleading, requiring users to be vigilant about information consumption.

fromwww.nytimes.com

4 weeks ago

US news

Why the Right Still Embraces Ivermectin

Joe Grinsteiner promotes ivermectin for unapproved uses, claiming it has cured cancer and autism, despite lack of scientific evidence.

fromSlate Magazine

Writing

What's Fact and What's Fiction in Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar explores the dangerous impact of social media influencers on public health and the challenge of discerning truth online.

What Ivermectin Can (and Can't) Do

Ivermectin has not been proven to treat cancer, and misinformation is increasingly affecting patient treatment decisions.

Miscellaneous

fromBusiness Insider

Milla Blake in 'Apple Cider Vinegar' isn't a real person, but her story seemingly draws from an Australian wellness influencer's life

Netflix's 'Apple Cider Vinegar' critiques wellness culture through the fictional portrayal of Belle Gibson's cancer deception.

Miscellaneous

fromtime.com

What to Know About the Wellness Guru who Faked Cancer and Inspired Netflix's Apple Cider Vinegar

The show Apple Cider Vinegar reveals the consequences of wellness scams and aims to foster dialogue about trust in doctors versus alternative therapies.

fromWIRED

Miscellaneous

The Best Natural Deodorants

Natural deodorants are aluminum-free, which means they prevent odor but do not block sweating like traditional antiperspirants.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Digital life

Caroline Kennedy's Video Exposes the Fight Over a Fading Family Legacy

Caroline Kennedy publicly criticized her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his actions and beliefs regarding health, breaking decades of silence.

#reproductive-rights

UK news

Steven Bartlett podcast Diary of CEO sharing harmful health claims, BBC probe finds

The Independent emphasizes the importance of on-ground reporting and accessibility to quality journalism amidst critical issues.

The Diary of a CEO podcast raises concerns for promoting unverified health claims despite its popularity.

UK news

Steven Bartlett looks uncomfortable as Dragons' Den mentions health misinformation

The Independent prioritizes accessible and factual reporting on critical societal issues.

UK news

Steven Bartlett podcast Diary of CEO sharing harmful health claims, BBC probe finds

The Independent emphasizes the importance of on-ground reporting and accessibility to quality journalism amidst critical issues.

The Diary of a CEO podcast raises concerns for promoting unverified health claims despite its popularity.

UK news

Steven Bartlett looks uncomfortable as Dragons' Den mentions health misinformation

The Independent prioritizes accessible and factual reporting on critical societal issues.

more#reproductive-rights

Marketing

TikTok has opened the door to a new age of medical misinformation and I'm seeing the results in A&E | Ammad Butt

The rise of podcasts and social media has intensified health misinformation, impacting patient trust in medical professionals and treatment choices.

TikTok is full of bogus, potentially dangerous medical advice

TikTok is increasingly used for medical advice, but up to 45% of this advice is misleading or false.

fromCbsnews

9 months ago

Artificial intelligence

Software developers want AI to give medical advice, but questions abound about accuracy

AI-powered chatbots provide medical advice, but accuracy concerns arise.

Marketing

fromFast Company