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Public health
fromFortune
1 month ago

70% of people believe at least one divisive health claim. Science needs a new playbook | Fortune

Health communicators must recognize the widespread skepticism about health recommendations, with 70% of people believing divisive health claims.
Healthcare
fromApp Developer Magazine
1 month ago

Experts warn ai-generated health content risks misinterpretation without human oversight

AI-generated health content risks misunderstanding without human interpretation, impacting decision-making despite high technical accuracy.
Public health
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Public Health Needs to Get Off the Laptop and Into the Streets

Transformational experiences in South Africa with TAC emphasized the importance of community engagement and effective communication in health education.
Parenting
fromBustle
2 months ago

Are Your Parents Guilty Of The Boomer Hospital Reveal?

Many older adults avoid sharing health issues with family, often prioritizing their independence over communication.
Public health
fromEsquire
3 months ago

The Republican Party Is So Tacky Now

A government-produced health video starring Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Kid Rock blends absurd imagery and cringe messaging, revealing cultural and political oddities in 2026.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Understanding and Addressing Limited Health Literacy

Adult literacy advocate Toni Cordell recounts the story of feeling comforted when her doctor told her that her medical concern could be solved with an easy surgery. She agreed to proceed without asking further questions and didn't understand the medical consent forms because she didn't read well. At a follow-up office visit a couple of weeks after the procedure, Cordell was shocked when the nurse asked, "How are you feeling since your hysterectomy?"
Public health
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

It's not the 90s any more': the all-women team reinventing abortion advice for the TikTok age

A Colombian helpline uses playful, youth-focused art and an all-female team to provide accurate legal information and emotional support for abortion via WhatsApp.
Medicine
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Alvaro Pinteno, pain expert: For a physical therapist, the most difficult thing is to do nothing and explain why'

Chronic pain results from intertwined physical, social, and psychological factors and requires nuanced, evidence-based, patient-centered approaches rather than simplistic explanations.
Women
fromIndependent
8 months ago

The Fabulous Pharmacist Laura Dowling: 'I grew up in Catholic Ireland, where vulvas and vaginas weren't talked about, sex and periods weren't talked about'

Clear, stigma-free conversations about women's bodies and menopausal health improve diagnosis and empower women to seek appropriate care.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
8 months ago

Healthcare is at the end of its MS-DOS era

American healthcare fails patients through poor design and confusing communication, causing widespread misunderstanding and reliance on WebMD and AI for comprehension.
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