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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.
Date: 2025/01/22 - 02:00
Trump Orders US to Withdraw from WHO. How It Could Impact Public Health
President Trump began his first day in office by signing a series of executive orders reversing many Biden-era policies. Among them, Trump announced the U.S. would withdraw from the WHO, cutting off funding for important global health initiatives.
Date: 2025/01/18 - 01:00
Cancer Cases Rising in Females, Declining in Males. How to Reduce Your Risk
A new report shows that cancer cases are increasing in females and young adults in the United States. For the first time, cancer rates in females ages 50 to 64 have surpassed those in males. Physical activity levels, high alcohol consumption, and poor diet could be driving the increase.
Date: 2025/01/14 - 02:00
Sick Season Is in Full Swing. From Flu and RSV to Norovirus, Here’s What’s Going Around
Respiratory illnesses like influenza, COVID-19, and RSV are surging across the United States, according to CDC data. Norovirus has also been pegged to a large number of cases in recent weeks. Here's how to protect yourself.
Date: 2024/12/14 - 00:32
Cervical Cancer Screening Includes New Self-Collection Method for HPV Testing
For the first time, cervical cancer screening guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force include self-collection of HPV samples for females starting at age 30, which could help make screening more accessible.
