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How Nigerian Students Get Health Tips Online

December 30, 2025

Many students in Nigeria now turn to social media for health advice. This trend is growing fast. But how do these students really use these platforms? And what do they think about the health info they find there? A recent study tried to answer these questions. First, let's talk about why students u

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How Numbers, Chats, and Bias Shape Health Info on Social Media

November 6, 2025

Social media has become a big part of daily life for many adults in the US. Platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok are not just for sharing selfies or memes. They have turned into go-to spots for health info. People use these sites to look up health tips, connect with others about health issue

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How Money Talks in Health Messages

June 22, 2025

Health messages can sway people's choices. This is not a new idea. People are more likely to take action when they see the benefits clearly. But how can health promoters make their messages more effective? One way is by looking at how people react to different types of information. This can be

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The Battle Against Misinformation: How a Religious Group in Israel Fought Covid-19

June 12, 2025

In Israel, a religious minority group, the ultra-Orthodox, faced a tough time during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Israeli Ministry of Health had guidelines to fight the virus. But many in this community did not follow them. This led to high infection rates. Why did this happen? It was not just about d

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Online Health Advice: Helpful or Harmful?

May 16, 2025

The internet has changed how people manage their health. Online peer support groups have become a go-to for many. These groups offer a space for people to share experiences and advice about health issues. However, the quality of this advice can vary greatly. Some information might be spot-on, while

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Why Do Some People Seek Health Info Online More Than Others?

April 25, 2025

The internet has made it easy for anyone to find health information. But not everyone looks for this info in the same way. Some people dive in and become experts, while others barely scratch the surface. Why is that? It turns out, how people use health info online is not just about what they want to

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Your Health Data Might Be Funding Google's Ads

April 24, 2025

Google's advertising empire might be benefiting from your health data. Ever wondered where your personal information goes after you hit submit on a form? It's a mystery for many, but for residents of California, there's a new twist. Blue Shield of California recently disclosed that some of its custo

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How Open Are We? A Look at Health Data Sharing in Japan

April 19, 2025

In Japan, the use of Personal Health Records (PHRs) is on the rise. These digital records store personal health data, making it easier for people to manage their health information. However, for PHRs to work well, people need to be comfortable sharing their health data. This comfort level varies gre

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The Power of AI in Unlocking Cancer Data

March 29, 2025

Cancer research is always looking for new tools. One promising area is using AI to pull useful information from medical records. These records are often written in a way that's hard to search through. That's where large language models come in. They can understand and process human language, making

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How do patients in Taiwan get the most out of their health reports?

March 29, 2025

Taiwan's health system is trying to figure out how to make health reports more useful for patients. The goal is to tailor these reports to different diseases and situations. This means giving patients the right information at the right time. First, let's talk about the kind of information that matt