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UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
11 hours ago

Farage condemned by charities for 'damaging' claims on overdiagnosis of children with disabilities

Farage's comments on overdiagnosis of special educational needs provoke backlash from health campaigners and charities.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromWIRED
1 month ago

An Overdiagnosis Epidemic Is Harming Patients' Mental Health

An increase in autism diagnoses hasn't improved children's mental health outcomes, raising concerns about overdiagnosis and its implications on identity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Mental health

The promise of diagnosis: how it can open a door to true self-understanding

Overdiagnosis of mental health conditions limits deeper self-exploration and understanding of individual experiences.
Diagnosis can be both helpful and limiting, providing a label but also potentially closing off further inquiry.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Mental health conditions are overdiagnosed, Streeting says

Health Secretary Wes Streeting acknowledges 'overdiagnosis' in mental health but emphasizes the need for proper support for individuals struggling.
Mental health
fromWIRED
1 month ago

An Overdiagnosis Epidemic Is Harming Patients' Mental Health

An increase in autism diagnoses hasn't improved children's mental health outcomes, raising concerns about overdiagnosis and its implications on identity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Mental health

The promise of diagnosis: how it can open a door to true self-understanding

Overdiagnosis of mental health conditions limits deeper self-exploration and understanding of individual experiences.
Diagnosis can be both helpful and limiting, providing a label but also potentially closing off further inquiry.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Mental health conditions are overdiagnosed, Streeting says

Health Secretary Wes Streeting acknowledges 'overdiagnosis' in mental health but emphasizes the need for proper support for individuals struggling.
more#mental-health
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Health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

TikTok creators want you to get medical tests you don't need. Here's why you should think twice

Social media can mislead users about medical tests by emphasizing benefits while downplaying potential harms.
fromNature
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Neck deep in overdiagnosis: Books in brief

New diagnostic tests can lead to overdiagnosis; quality of life should be a priority over mere detection rates in healthcare.
Health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

TikTok creators want you to get medical tests you don't need. Here's why you should think twice

Social media can mislead users about medical tests by emphasizing benefits while downplaying potential harms.
fromNature
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Neck deep in overdiagnosis: Books in brief

New diagnostic tests can lead to overdiagnosis; quality of life should be a priority over mere detection rates in healthcare.
more#health
#medical-misinformation
Health
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

TikTok health traps: How influencers give you bad advice DW 02/28/2025

Medical misinformation on social media poses significant health risks, leading to overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments.
Health
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

TikTok health traps: How influencers give you bad advice DW 02/28/2025

Medical misinformation on social media poses significant health risks, leading to overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments.
more#medical-misinformation
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Alternative medicine
fromGreenmedinfo
11 months ago

The Dark Side of Prostate Cancer Screening: An Epidemic of Overdiagnosis & Overtreatment

Prostate 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.
Alternative medicine
fromGreenmedinfo
11 months ago

The Dark Side of Prostate Cancer Screening: An Epidemic of Overdiagnosis & Overtreatment

Prostate 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.
more#prostate-cancer
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