Viral videos trigger discussion and misconceptions about substance use disorder
Substance usePlus, a case report generated conversation about psilocybin’s potential benefits for people with Alzheimer’s....
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YouTuber receives backlash for terminating fetus with Down syndrome
Reproductive healthOther conversations celebrated funding for menopause research....
Commenters equate medical aid in dying with suicide
Mental healthMeanwhile, posts debated an “off label” medication for anxiety....
Executive order targeting childhood vaccine schedule sparks online debate
VaccinesPlus, online conversations focused on Lyme disease vaccines, Ebola, and false claims about COVID-19 vaccine safety....
Bill that would establish paid reproductive health leave stirs controversy
Reproductive healthPlus, a woman’s account of being denied miscarriage treatment generated debate about the reach of abortion bans....
Los Angeles mayoral candidate fuels stigma about substance use among unhoused people
Substance useSocial media users continued to express fear about accidentally touching fentanyl....
Posts promote unproven treatment for PMDD
Mental healthConversations also discussed depression in young children....
Federal vaccine policies cause confusion and transparency concerns
The Infodemiology BriefPlus, false claims spread about disease outbreaks and a Lyme disease vaccine. In recent weeks, online conversations about vaccines have reflected growing uncertainty about federal health policy, public health institutions, and new vaccines. In April and May, federal actions—including ending a longstanding military vaccination requirement and halting research related...
Reactions to global viral outbreaks highlight post-pandemic “fatigue”
VaccinesRecent outbreaks of hantavirus, Ebola, and mpox fueled anti-vaccine conspiracy theories online....
Kratom headlines revive debate about the supplement’s safety
Substance useMeanwhile, commenters expressed conflicting attitudes about harm reduction....