Metaverse evolution can demystify myths of disease progression & clinical trials for drugs – ET HealthWorld

Metaverse evolution can demystify myths of disease progression & clinical trials for drugs – ET HealthWorld

Hyderabad: There is no conversation these days revolving around technology that doesn’t include artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse. Ultimately merging into an immersive experience, as per tech geeks, these technologies have a lot to offer, including bringing down the cost of care. These were the words with which an exciting and ground-breaking conversation took … Read more

Dangerous Tanning Is on the Rise, Suntan Myths Persist

Dangerous Tanning Is on the Rise, Suntan Myths Persist

By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While most people probably know it’s not safe to get a sunburn, many may not realize that tanning also increases the risk of skin cancer and premature skin aging. A new survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults by the American Academy … Read more

The TikTok star busting disability myths online

The TikTok star busting disability myths online

A woman with spinal muscular atrophy has been using TikTok to dispel myths about her disability. Shelby Lynch, from Leeds, has more than 400,000 followers on the social media platform. She said: “I am just a regular 24-year-old that’s disabled and needs extra accommodations, that’s literally it. “I don’t want to be treated like a … Read more

New Campaign Fights Vaccine Disinformation

New Campaign Fights Vaccine Disinformation

Feb. 3, 2021 — As health care providers work against the clock to administer as many COVID-19 vaccine doses as soon as possible, logistics aren’t the only thing standing in their way. Misinformation — which has hampered the nation’s coronavirus response — is now hurting vaccination efforts, too. About 1 in … Read more

Mask Myths and Facts for People With Lung Disease

Mask Myths and Facts for People With Lung Disease

SOURCES: Michigan Health: “4 Face Mask Myths that Put You at Risk,” “Mask Wearing for Pulmonary Patients,” “Yes, You Should Wear a Mask. Here’s How and Why.” CDC: “Scientific Brief: Community Use of Cloth Masks to Control the Spread of SARS-CoV-2.” Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: “What People With Asthma Need to Know About … Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis Myths

Rheumatoid Arthritis Myths

Thanks to an abundance of easy-to-find (but not always accurate) information, many people have misconceptions about rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Maybe you’ve heard that RA is just a normal sign of aging or that it happens because of wear on your joints. (Both are untrue.) Here, two rheumatologists explain the truth behind some of the most … Read more

Most Americans Wear Masks, But Myths Linger: Poll

Most Americans Wear Masks, But Myths Linger: Poll

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Americans are generally well-versed about the use of masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, although knowledge gaps about face coverings persist, a new HealthDay/Harris Poll reveals. About nine in 10 Americans said they are knowledgeable about mask-wearing and that they sometimes, often … Read more