Online Health Rumors

Ana de las Heras (Spanish Foundation of Rheumatology) is a journalist and biologist who, in the following video, provides a timely reflection on online misinformation about health issues. Apart from presenting reliable data, she addresses the intersection of rumors, trust and the internet to offer helpful advice on how to avoid unverified sources. After all, when so many people are gullible to fake news which may spread uncontrollably, we are all responsible for the information we access and circulate, especially if related to delicate matters.
 
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