Health Alert: AI Chatbots Mislead on STI Advice
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UK Measles Cases Soar 831% Amid Vaccination Decline
Global measles cases are surging, with a staggering 831% rise in the UK over a decade. Experts warn crumbling health systems and online misinformation are fuelling the crisis, putting millions of children at risk.
Investigation: AI Fake Doctors Push Bogus Supplements
A UK charity uncovers a network of AI-generated deepfake videos featuring real doctors promoting false health claims and supplements. Discover the alarming scale and platform failures.
AI Deepfakes of Real Doctors Spread Health Misinformation
Hundreds of AI-generated deepfake videos of UK doctors are spreading health misinformation on social media to sell unproven supplements. Full Fact investigation reveals sinister new tactic.
Medical Experts Warn Against Dangerous Free Birth Trend
Leading healthcare professionals condemn the rising 'free birth' movement, warning that social media misinformation puts mothers and babies at serious risk. Learn the facts.
Men spend billions on unproven wellness trends
New research reveals British men over 35 are spending over £2 billion annually on social media wellness trends with little scientific backing. Discover which fads are popular and expert warnings.
CDC website links vaccines to autism after RFK Jr update
The US CDC has controversially updated its website to suggest a potential link between vaccines and autism, a move contradicting decades of scientific consensus. Explore the implications.
ChatGPT Faces 7 Lawsuits Over Psychological Harm Claims
OpenAI confronts unprecedented legal battles as claimants allege ChatGPT caused severe mental health crises, destroyed careers, and spread dangerous misinformation in landmark cases.
Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Cambridge graduate dies after believing anti-vax myths
The grieving brother of a Cambridge University graduate speaks out about how online health misinformation contributed to his sister's preventable death from sepsis.
COVID Misinformation Campaigns Target UK Streamers
Exclusive investigation reveals how American anti-vaccination groups are systematically infiltrating popular UK gaming and streaming platforms to spread dangerous COVID-19 misinformation to young audiences.
NPR's Susan Stamberg denies death hoax
Veteran NPR presenter Susan Stamberg confronts false death rumours circulating online, confirming she is very much alive and continuing her groundbreaking work in public radio broadcasting.
Neil Young removes music from Spotify in Rogan protest
Music icon Neil Young removes his entire catalogue from Spotify in dramatic protest against COVID-19 misinformation spread on Joe Rogan's podcast, sparking industry-wide debate about platform responsibility.
UN's Failed Fight Against Misinformation: A Warning Ignored
Decades ago, the fledgling United Nations attempted to curb mass-scale misinformation. As today's digital landscape proves, ignoring that warning has come at a devastating cost to global stability.
RFK Jr's autism claims spark medical backlash
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr faces widespread condemnation after claiming certain chemicals can cause autism, with medical experts and fact-checkers debunking his controversial statements.
Fox Hosts Face Backlash Over 'Deep State' Conspiracy Claims
Pete Hegseth and Charlie Kirk face mounting criticism after promoting baseless conspiracy theories about government 'dragnets' targeting Trump supporters, with legal experts dismissing their claims as dangerous misinformation.
Fox Host Sparks Fury With Debunked Antifa Conspiracy
Fox News presenter Jesse Watters faces widespread condemnation after promoting a debunked online rumour linking Antifa to the Mexican Mafia in a segment that critics label dangerous misinformation.
Build Your BS Detector: Spot Fake News
In today's digital landscape, false information spreads rapidly. Learn essential skills to distinguish facts from harmful fiction and protect yourself from digital deception.
Labour's Powell vows tough AI talks with tech giants
Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell pledges to challenge Big Tech on AI safety and misinformation in exclusive Mirror interview, promising Labour will prioritise public protection over corporate interests.
CDC: Vaccine Misinformation and Access Issues Persist
New CDC report reveals dangerous combination of persistent vaccine misinformation and practical access issues continues to undermine COVID-19 vaccination efforts across America.
Mother dies after refusing cancer treatment for conspiracy theories
Aloma Shemirani's heartbreaking story reveals how online conspiracy theories led her to refuse conventional cancer treatment, with her family now warning others about medical misinformation dangers.
Chelsea Clinton condemns anti-vax movement in London speech
The former First Daughter delivered a powerful speech at MAHA's Global Health Conference, criticising vaccine misinformation and urging stronger public health measures.
Trump's False Portland National Guard Claims Debunked
Fact-checkers expose false claims about National Guard deployment to Portland as experts warn of escalating political misinformation ahead of elections.
Jane Goodall death rumours debunked - primatologist alive
World-renowned primatologist Dame Jane Goodall is alive and well despite viral death rumours circulating on social media. The 90-year-old conservation icon continues her vital environmental work.
Wikipedia Co-Founder: CIA 'Hijacked' Entries
Larry Sanger reveals explosive allegations that intelligence agencies manipulated Wikipedia content on sensitive political subjects including the Iraq War and global terrorism.
Tech firms may quit Australian misinformation fight
Major technology companies including Meta and Google are considering abandoning efforts to combat misinformation in Australia, citing unsustainable costs and regulatory burdens under new laws.
Trump Endorses Dr Oz's Controversial Tylenol-Autism Theory
Former President Donald Trump amplifies Dr Mehmet Oz's disputed theory linking Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism, drawing sharp criticism from medical experts who warn of public health risks.
Arrogance Drives Conspiracy Theory Belief, Says Cambridge Study
Groundbreaking research from the University of Cambridge reveals a surprising link between intellectual arrogance and belief in conspiracy theories, challenging common assumptions about gullibility.
Expert: Trump's Tylenol-autism claims lack factual basis
Leading autism researcher Dr. Alycia Halladay dismisses Donald Trump's recent assertions linking Tylenol to autism as scientifically unfounded, warning such statements risk public health misinformation.
TikTok 'Rapture' Panic: The Truth Behind the Viral Glitch
A bizarre technical error on TikTok, which made users appear to 'vanish', ignited a viral 'Rapture' conspiracy theory, revealing the platform's power to fuel modern-day digital myths.
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