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Public health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Evidence vs. Engagement: Are Health Influencers Credible?

Most people rely on social media influencers for health advice despite many influencers lacking formal medical qualifications, risking biased or incomplete guidance.
fromBuzzFeed
5 days ago

Experts Are Begging People To Leave These 14 "Healthy" Trends In 2025

Unfortunately, hay fever is triggered by lighter pollen from grass and trees that can get into the eyes and nose, causing reactions,
Mental health
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US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Brigitte Bardot issues statement to fans following health concerns

Brigitte Bardot is recovering from a recent surgical procedure and her foundation urges calm amid false reports about her health.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

How a study on hormonal contraception and breast cancer was distorted

Hormonal birth control slightly increases short-term breast cancer risk in younger women, but the absolute increase is small and fades within five to ten years.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

6 Reasons Why People Believe Health Misinformation

Mistrust of healthcare and emphasis on personal autonomy drive people toward emotionally persuasive, profitable misinformation that offers simple answers aligned with existing worldviews.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

59% of Americans disapprove of RFK Jr.'s moves as health secretary, a new poll says

Partisan identity strongly shapes health beliefs, producing stark differences in acceptance of medication claims and declining trust in public health agencies.
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Public health
fromThe Walrus
4 months ago

Before You Share That Health Tip, Read This | The Walrus

Health misinformation is increasingly influenced by political identity and affects public discourse.
Coronavirus
fromWIRED
6 months ago

The Bleach Community Is Ready for RFK Jr. To Make Their Dreams Come True

Online communities are promoting chlorine dioxide as a treatment following Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments during his Senate confirmation hearing.
Parenting
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Mother who starved boy, 3, on vegan diet admits her beliefs caused his death

The mother's beliefs led to her child's death, highlighting the importance of dietary education and healthcare.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

I was scared to even eat the vegetables in my fridge': the eating disorder that focuses on food purity

Katie Lundgreen Urness's journey reflects the struggle of disordered eating and the impact of social media on perceptions of health and motherhood.
NYC parents
fromThe New York Sun
7 months ago

Father of Second Texas Child To Die of Measles Says He Has 'No Regrets' About Not Vaccinating His Daughter, Blames Left-Wing Media

Daisy Hildebrand's father denies that measles caused her death, blaming the media and doctors instead.
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