Credit: Huntsman Cancer Institute
A new study published online today in the
Journal of the National Cancer Institute reports that one third of the most popular cancer treatment articles on social media contain misinformation. Further, the vast majority of that misinformation has the potential to harm cancer patients by supporting approaches that could negatively impact the quality of their treatment and chances for survival. The study also showed that articles containing misinformation garner more attention and engagement than articles with evidence-based information.
The internet is a major source for health information, and misinformation is growing among many types of health conditions. This is an urgent challenge because it can result in patients making decisions detrimental to their survival or outcomes.
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Lifestyles that avoid world from warming up
Scientists widely agree that we must limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius to avoid catastrophic climate impacts. Environmental scientist Laura Scherer investigates how we should change lifestyles to achieve this temperature goal. Her research is part of the 4.8-million-euro Horizon 2020 project EU 1.5° Lifestyles.
‘So far, even the most ambitious climate commitments by countries are far from enough,’ says Scherer. ‘Efforts mainly focus on the production side, with the energy transition as a prime example. However, the consumption side is often overlooked.’ This is where the new H2020 project comes into play. It focuses on the behaviour of consumers: how should we change our lifestyles to contribute to a sustainable future?