Tag: Misinformation
Autistic Barbie reminds us stories have the power to counter misinformation
This type of storytelling is not only damaging to the autistic community, but it also perpetuates harmful stereotypes…
To halt measles’ resurgence we must fight the plague of misinformation
The fraudulent 1998 study linking the MMR vaccine to autism was a shocking revelation that had far-reaching consequences.…
One Change to Your Reading Habit Fights Stress And Misinformation : ScienceAlert
In today's digital age, the average American is glued to their phone, checking it over 140 times a…
Unfit Trump Spreads Misinformation After Brown University Mass Shooting
The presidency stands as one of the most formidable platforms on the global stage. The President of the…
‘Doctor Mike,’ the popular YouTube creator, faults AMA communication strategies to counter misinformation
Family medicine physician and YouTube creator, ‘Doctor Mike’ Varshavski speaks at the STAT Summit.Jeff Pinette for STAT BOSTON…
YouTube will reinstate accounts banned for spreading misinformation
7:51 AM PDT · September 24, 2025 In a notable policy shift, YouTube has announced that it will…
Despite Misinformation from Washington, Environmental Justice Is About Common Sense, Fairness, and Access to Clean Air and Clean Water for All
As we navigate the complexities of climate change and its far-reaching impacts, the concepts of environmental and climate…
Antidepressants in pregnancy: Doctors decry ‘misinformation’ after FDA panel meets : Shots
Doctors are criticizing a recent expert panel organized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that questioned the…
Many women turn to crisis pregnancy centers despite concerns over misinformation
A recent study conducted by Maria Gallo and her team from The Ohio State University revealed that between…
Kids See a Lot More Misinformation Than We Think
Children today are increasingly exposed to misleading information online, with AI-generated videos and chatbots amplifying the problem. This…
Internet Misinformation Is the New Medieval Magical Thinking
Exploring the History of Iconophages: A Unique Perspective Iconophages: A History of Ingesting Images by Jérémie Koering delves…
US government defunds research on misinformation
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has recently made the decision to terminate government research grants that focus on…