Tag Archives: Misinformation

Measles Outbreak Updates: A case study on the new era of Government Efficiency

By | March 29, 2025
0 Comment
Measles virus particles imaged with radiography to enhance colors

As an epidemiologist and assistant professor dedicated to the education of primary care physicians, I feel compelled to address the alarming measles outbreak currently unfolding in Texas and neighboring states.  This situation not only underscores the resurgence of a disease once considered successfully contained but also highlights the detrimental impact of disinformation and recent government… Read More »

4 Ways Vaccine Skeptics Mislead You on Measles and More

By | December 13, 2024
0 Comment
hands wearing latex gloves, drawing liquid from a vial with a syringe.

This post was originally published on KFF Health News. It is published with open permission by that site. Measles is on the rise in the United States. In the first quarter of this year, the number of cases was about 17 times what it was, on average, during the same period in each of the four… Read More »

Pandemic Reminds Us to Pay Attention to Lack of Supplement Regulation in the U.S.

By | November 21, 2020
0 Comment

During the COVID-19 pandemic, health misinformation has been soaring across the internet and social media platforms. Despite a lack of supplement regulation, vitamin and supplement use have seen a sudden 28% increase in the US and a 25% increase globally during COVID-19. Vitamin C supplements have gained particular attention because of studies finding it might reduce… Read More »

Helping People with ASD Find the Right Information: Interview with Speech Pathologist Lauren Ross

By | December 4, 2018
0 Comment

If you have a question, how do you find the answer? Many of us do a quick Google search or search out the answer at a library.  However, people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families face many challenges and barriers when trying to locate information. A recent episode of the (highly recommended) podcast… Read More »