Search Result For: social media misinformation
Date: 2025/02/11 - 00:32
Later Onset Menopause Linked to Lower Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack
A new study reports that later-onset menopause is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular compared to those who stop menstruating at an earlier age. Females who started menopause later had less oxidative stress and, therefore, healthier blood vessels.
Date: 2025/02/09 - 18:00
Comedian Wanda Sykes Says Humor Helped Her Through Her Breast Cancer Journey
Comedian Wanda Sykes is raising breast cancer awareness in a new commercial airing on Superbowl Sunday. After Sykes was diagnosed with stage 0 breast cancer she underwent a double mastectomy.
Date: 2025/02/08 - 19:32
Health Benefits of Cold Water Therapy May Be Short-Lived, Study Finds
A new study found that cold-water immersion offers a number of short-lived potential health benefits. In the 12 hours after cold-water immersion, participants had reduced stress levels. Brief cold showers were associated with a slightly higher quality of life.
Date: 2025/02/05 - 17:31
How do you know if a health information source is reliable?
Dr. Dawn Holford, a specialist in decision-making psychology and the prevention of misinformation, explains why people pick up inaccurate health information, and how to make sure that the info we access is trustworthy and correct.
