Claims woman was denied prenatal care for being ‘unwed’ prompt outcry
Reproductive healthAccess to contraception, prenatal care, and abortion pills fueled online debate....
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Study confirming aluminum safety in vaccines sparks fresh wave of false claims
VaccinesThis week, a seemingly pro-vaccine video circulated online promoting hesitancy about certain vaccines and misleading claims that doctors are bribed to give vaccines....
Study confirming aluminum safety in vaccines sparks fresh wave of false claims
VaccinesThis week, a seemingly pro-vaccine video circulated online promoting hesitancy about certain vaccines and misleading claims that doctors are bribed to give vaccines....
Post raises questions about naloxone use and storage
Substance useSocial media users also discussed substance use in Baltimore and a new federal law that introduces harsher penalties for selling fentanyl-like drugs....
False claims about vaccine ingredients spread online
The Infodemiology BriefThis month, the HHS secretary’s promotion of false and misleading claims about childhood vaccine safety sparked weeks of online debate. In a viral social media post on June 24, the day before CDC vaccine advisors met, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. misrepresented several studies to claim that thimerosal—an ingredient...
High-profile cases spark conversation about mental health impacts of sexual abuse
Mental healthConversations also highlighted long-term mental health treatment and pilots’ mental health....
Mass overdose in Baltimore fuels conversation about ‘cut’ street drugs
Substance usePlus, news of an overdose in Virginia inspired discussions about naloxone....
Pediatric COVID-19 vaccine’s restricted approval draws ire
VaccinesThis week, online users debated the safety of aluminum in vaccines and medical groups suing HHS over updated COVID-19 vaccine policies....
Pediatric COVID-19 vaccine’s restricted approval draws ire
VaccinesThis week, online users debated the safety of aluminum in vaccines and medical groups suing HHS over updated COVID-19 vaccine policies....
Misleading post stokes fears about birth control pills and cancer
Reproductive healthMeanwhile, other posts discussed losing Medicaid coverage at Planned Parenthood and COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy....