A new nationally representative study reveals that many U.S. adults use social media to engage with health information. “Social media is now a major part of the health information environment for U.S.

KFF tested four myths spanning MMR-autism, measles vaccine harms, COVID-19 vaccine mortality, and mRNA DNA alteration, finding sizable endorsement across the population. Having a trusted clinician ...

Every few scrolls, another health expert appears on the screen. While some are genuinely qualified, others simply sound convincing enough to pass as one. With AI-generated content flooding feeds, ...

This Pew Research Center report looks at Americans’ views on health information and how they view their own health. Pew Research Center does research to help the public, media and decision-makers ...

Source: Getty Images Medical professionals who use social media to educate the public on health-related topics have grown in prominence. The best medical information and advice is nothing without good ...

Young adults who engaged in a social media “detox” reported reductions in depression, anxiety and insomnia, though it was unclear how long the effects would last. By Ellen Barry Dialing down the use ...

I spoke with experts to discover how, when and why wellness influencers have gained the ability to spread health misinformation on social media. Anna Gragert Senior Editor, Health and Home Anna ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Social media algorithms favor emotionally charged content over vetted scientific data, which accelerates the ...

Preteens using increasing amounts of social media perform poorer in reading, vocabulary and memory tests in early adolescence compared with those who use no or little social media. That's according to ...

How harmful is social media for teenagers? This is one of the most debated questions surrounding youth health today, and the answer is complicated and nuanced. A new narrative review published in the ...