Share on PinterestOnline misinformation about vaccines may have a negative influence on people’s attitudes and behavior.Health professionals consider vaccines to be one of the great achievements of modern medicine. Even so, skepticism over their value and safety has always existed, dating back to the smallpox vaccines of the 1800s. Today, many people still oppose vaccines,…
The wrong battlefield — Scientists “map” how distrust in health expertise spreads through social networks. Jennifer Ouellette - May 14, 2020 5:43 pm UTC Enlarge / Vials of measles vaccine at the Orange County Health Department on May 6, 2019 in Orlando, Florida.Paul Hennessy/NurPhoto via Getty Images Last year, the United States reported the greatest…
There are unfortunately many factors that can raise your risk of developing cancer, from your genes to how often you exercise. Not to stress you out or anything, but new research suggests there’s another one to consider: your marital status. A new study published in the journal Cancer Research Communications found that adults who have
4 min read INTENSE WEATHER EVENTS happen a lot, from massive floods that devastate towns to storm fronts that bring tornadoes. Today meteorologist Al Roker has been reporting on it all for 30 years, and he says he’s still fascinated by his job. The 71-year-old discussed his career in a panel discussion with Richard Dorment
El médico de familia Eric Boose ha estado usando una herramienta de inteligencia artificial (IA) para volver a lo que él llama la “medicina a la antigua”: hablar con los pacientes cara a cara, sin tener que escribir en una computadora al mismo tiempo. “Realmente puedo sentarme, interactuar, concentrarme en ellos y escuchar”, dijo Boose