Utah and Nebraska court rulings invigorate abortion debate online
Reproductive healthParents also discussed breastfeeding challenges during National Breastfeeding Month....
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Video with over 2 million views sparks conversation about managing anxiety
Mental healthPlus, new studies shed light on mental health in chronic pain patients and youth....
TikTok creator calls attention to medication for opioid use disorder
OpioidsConnecticut arrest reignites claims of fentanyl-laced marijuana....
New and old childhood immunizations come under fire
The Infodemiology BriefWith a new school year and respiratory disease season rapidly approaching, vaccinations of all kinds are under attack online. Opposition to school vaccine requirements continues to grow as two presidential candidates recently promoted myths about routine vaccine safety. Adding to this false narrative are vaccine opponents who are using a...
Study misrepresented to claim that COVID-19 vaccines cause autoimmune disease
VaccinesConversations also spiked after former President Trump doubled down on his commitment to weakening school vaccine mandates....
After June peak, false claims about bird flu diminish but continue spreading
FeaturedAn overview of the misleading and false narratives about bird flu on social media between mid-May and mid-July 2024. Introduction...
Social media users praise Olympians for speaking openly about mental health
Mental healthMeanwhile, the White House takes action on youth online safety....
Alabama Narcan vending machine highlights widespread need for harm reduction services
OpioidsPlus, two news stories perpetuate myths about accidental fentanyl exposure risk among police officers....
Texas lawsuit fuels conversation about teen birth control access
Reproductive healthIn other discussions, a Pennsylvania bill bringing free menstrual products to schools calls attention to issues of cost and access....
Study misrepresented to claim that COVID-19 vaccines cause autoimmune disease
VaccinesConversations also spiked after former President Trump doubled down on his commitment to weakening school vaccine mandates....