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• Digital Echo Chambers and Alternative Health Networks Drive Rising MMR Vaccine Hesitancy in United States

  Published: Apr 29, 2026

  Section: Mental Health

  A cross-sectional study published in the journal Vaccine on April 29, 2026, identifies a strong correlation between specific media consumption habits and skepticism toward the Meas...

• Tohoku University Study Links Health Literacy to Bridging the Wellness Gap for International Students

  Published: Apr 25, 2026

  Section: Fitness & Exercise

  A new study from Tohoku University reveals that while international students in Japan often report poorer health than domestic peers, the disparity is primarily driven by lower hea...

• UC Riverside study identifies critical MMR vaccine knowledge gaps among US emergency department patients

  Published: Apr 20, 2026

  Section: Medical News

  A nationwide study of 2,459 adult emergency department patients has uncovered significant deficiencies in measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine literacy and coverage. Researche...

• Massive Clinical Study Identifies Standard Amoxicillin as Preferred Treatment Over Broad-Spectrum Alternatives for Acute Sinusitis

  Published: Apr 18, 2026

  Section: Medical News

  A nationwide analysis of over 500,000 patients led by Mass General Brigham researchers found no clinical advantage to using amoxicillin-clavulanate over standard amoxicillin for un...

• Audit of Top AI Chatbots Finds Nearly Half of Health Advice Conflicts With Medical Consensus

  Published: Apr 18, 2026

  Section: Technology

  A rigorous "red teaming" audit of five leading AI models—including Gemini, ChatGPT, and DeepSeek—reveals that 49.6% of generated health responses are medically problematic or subop...

• Finnish Study Validates HLS-Q12 Questionnaire as Efficient Tool for Measuring Regional Health Literacy Gaps

  Published: Apr 10, 2026

  Section: Medical News

  Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland have confirmed that a brief 12-item survey can accurately assess how different demographic groups navigate health information. Th...

• Global Study Finds ChatGPT Outperforms Standard Resources in Providing Clear PCOS Guidance

  Published: Apr 8, 2026

  Section: Health Technology

  An international survey of 43 healthcare professionals has revealed that ChatGPT provides more engaging and accessible information on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) than traditio...

• Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Show Promise and Significant Risks in Educating Patients With Complex Brain Tumors

  Published: Mar 26, 2026

  Section: Science & Tech

  A new review in Frontiers in Oncology indicates that large language models can help brain tumor patients manage cognitive overload by simplifying complex medical data. However, exp...

• Immersive Virtual Reality Experiences Reduce Patient Anxiety and Bridge Health Literacy Gaps Before Urological Procedures

  Published: Mar 14, 2026

  Section: Research

  Research presented at the European Association of Urology Congress in London reveals that using virtual reality to demonstrate medical procedures significantly improves patient und...