Healthcare's medical misinformation problem is getting worse, with doctors saying in a recent survey that the incidence of medical mis- and disinformation has been increasing over the past five years.

Recent reports have highlighted AI-generated "doctors" spreading dubious health advice to millions of social media users. Fabricated wellness trends can travel just as quickly. A supposed "pink jelly" ...

"It is safe to take an over-the-counter medicine to help you sleep, even if you are drunk on alcohol." "Driving while high on THC (cannabis) is safe." "Using psychedelics is safe for everyone." None ...

We recently wrote about the importance of making science communication a core competency in medical education. Physicians need the skills to read, interpret, critique, and clearly discuss research and ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a draft guidance that would give medical product manufacturers more leeway in responding to misinformation about their products. The guidance ...

61% of physicians say patients have been influenced by medical misinformation or disinformation in the past year. Nearly 9 in 10 doctors report misinformation is on the rise, with half citing a ...

Medical misinformation related to the measles outbreak is on the rise, with nearly two-thirds of adults having heard at least one untrue statement about the outbreak and measles vaccines within the ...

In my corner of the world, it feels like 2020 all over again, experiencing the push and pull between losing someone I love due to medical misinformation, all while holding respect for free speech. The ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A survey from The Physicians Foundation revealed misinformation and disinformation have significantly increased ...

“It is safe to take an over-the-counter medicine to help you sleep, even if you are drunk on alcohol.” “Driving while high on THC (cannabis) is safe.” “Using psychedelics is safe for everyone.” None ...

Modern vaccines have saved over 150 million lives. Yet misinformation about them can still have deadly consequences. A gunman recently opened fire at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

In my corner of the world, it feels like 2020 all over again, experiencing the push and pull between losing someone I love due to medical misinformation, all while holding respect for free speech. The ...