Search Result For: social media misinformation
Date: 2025/03/01 - 16:00
Can antidepressants speed up cognitive decline in dementia?
In a study of thousands of people with dementia, researchers found that treatment with antidepressants was linked to faster cognitive decline — though certain medications appeared to have a greater impact than others.
Date: 2025/02/27 - 01:33
Child Dies of Measles in Texas, Low Vaccination Rates Driving the Outbreak
An unvaccinated child has died of measles in Texas, the first measles death in the U.S. since 2015. At least 124 people have contracted measles in Texas since the outbreak began in January. Most adults don't need to be revaccinated against measles, but some groups may wish to consider a booster.
Date: 2025/02/26 - 02:00
Bird Flu Spread to Humans May Be a Few Mutations Away, but Overall Risk Is Low
The CDC reported several new asymptomatic human cases of bird flu, suggesting the virus may be silently spreading and potentially a few mutations away from human-to-human transmission.
Date: 2025/02/21 - 22:00
Can TikTok's '75 Soft Challenge' Fitness Trend Help You Lose Weight?
The 75 Soft Challenge is a more doable alternative to the 75 Hard program, relaxing the requirements for exercise and water consumption. 75 Soft may also help lower stress and anxiety and promote healthy weight management.
Date: 2025/02/21 - 17:00
Health misinformation and disinformation: How to avoid it
How can we learn to spot inaccurate and even malicious health information? Why do we fall so easily for false health info, and how can we update our mistaken beliefs? This In Conversation episode answer these questions with the help of Prof. Stephan Lewandowsky and Dr. Jenny Yu.
Date: 2025/02/20 - 18:00
Artificial sweetener may increase heart disease risk by triggering insulin surges
A common artificial sweetener may trigger insulin spikes that lead to the build up of fatty plaques in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, a new study in mice indicates.
Date: 2025/02/20 - 03:00
Trump Issues Executive Order to Expand IVF Access: What to Know
Infertility rates are rising in the U.S. To meet the growing need for fertility treatments, President Trump issued an executive order to expand in vitro fertilization (IVF) access and lower costs, which can run up to $25,000 for a cycle.
Date: 2025/02/17 - 20:00
Federal Judges Block Executive Orders Targeting Trans People: What to Know
Federal judges temporarily halted executive orders issued by President Trump targeting the transgender community. Health agencies restored deleted webpages with DEI language and gender affirming care for trans minors will resume. An executive order barring trans girls and women from playing sports is still under litigation.
