Fentanyl exposure myths continue to ignite debate
Substance usePlus, posts discussed kratom products and “flysky,” an emerging illicit substance causing concern in Pittsburgh....
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Clinical trials for men’s birth control pill garner mixed reactions online
Reproductive healthOther posts highlighted challenges with breastfeeding and debated whether abortion bans delay miscarriage treatment....
Florida official reignites false COVID-19 vaccine claims, sparking fresh discussion
VaccinesThis week, an anti-vaccine meme fueled debate about herd immunity and commenters spread myths about vaccine ingredients and the flu shot....
Florida official reignites false COVID-19 vaccine claims, sparking fresh discussion
VaccinesThis week, an anti-vaccine meme fueled debate about herd immunity and commenters spread myths about vaccine ingredients and the flu shot....
Executive order fuels alarm about involuntary hospitalization for people with mental health conditions
Mental healthThe impact of smartphones on children’s mental health and a recent FDA panel on SSRIs during pregnancy also sparked conversation....
Article raises concern about false positive drug tests impacting new parents
Substance useOther conversations highlighted the importance of free naloxone....
More Planned Parenthood closures receive mixed reactions online
Reproductive healthPlus, social media users discussed laws impacting minors seeking abortions and debated a survey about support for legalizing abortion....
En redes sociales, usuarios celebran que Brasil amplía acceso a la vacuna meningocócica
VaccinesAdemás, usuarios en varios países de la región debaten sobre un nuevo estudio sobre el aluminio en las vacunas y el autismo. A finales de junio, el Ministerio de Salud de Brasil anunció que a partir del 1º de julio, el gobierno ampliaría el acceso a la vacuna meningocócica ACWY...
New chikungunya cases in Europe fuel false vaccine claims
VaccinesWhile some social media users promoted chikungunya vaccines, others falsely claimed that all vaccines are unsafe. As a mosquito-borne virus spreads in Europe, social media users are discussing its symptoms and the vaccines that protect against it. Insights brought to you by the reporters and science writers of Public Good...
Shutdown of specialized 988 Lifeline services for LGBTQ+ youth draws backlash and concern
Mental healthA news story about a man’s mental health crisis and his interactions with ChatGPT sparked debate about the risks of using AI tools during psychological distress....