Pointing out potentially misleading posts on social media significantly reduces the number of reposts, likes, replies, and views generated by such content, according to a new study co-authored by Yale ...

A recent Gallup poll showed public trust in the electoral process—a cornerstone of American democracy—is eroding as the rampant spread of misinformation and organized disinformation campaigns breed ...

With the rapid development of information technology, the proliferation of misinformation has become a global security challenge. Examining the dissemination and governance of misinformation on social ...

Most Americans are aware of fake news and misinformation. In a new study, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania sought to uncover whether the threat of misinformation drives Americans to ...

Misinformation is not a new problem, but there are plenty of indications that the advent of social media has made things worse. Academic researchers have responded by trying to understand the scope of ...

To study the effects of misinformation on attitudes, some social science experiments expose participants to false, misleading, or dangerous information. Most Institutional Review Boards require that ...

Vaccine misinformation can have adverse consequences for public health 1 at a significant cost to society 2. A high prevalence of vaccine misinformation can contribute to lower immunization rates 3,4 ...

Mental health misinformation is rampant online. Learn what increases the risk of harmful consequences and what supports ...

Social media greatly increases the accessibility of global news. However, this can mean that inaccurate and harmful information is spread, leading to adverse effects on society. Medical misinformation ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest A behavioral scientist shares tips on how to make sure we are arming ourselves against health misinformation. Image credit: Anna Berkut/Stocksy. Recent surveys and analyses suggest ...