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Why we fall for fake health information – and how it spreads faster than facts

  • Written by Angshuman K. Kashyap, PhD candidate in Health Communication, University of Maryland
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In today’s digital world, people routinely turn to the internet for health or medical information. In addition to actively searching online, they often come across health-related information on social media or receive it through emails or messages...

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