Rumours of a Texas serial killer operating in Houston have been firmly rejected by prosecutors, after a spate of recent body recoveries from local bayous triggered viral speculation online. Officials ...

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When we list the groups that should be embarrassed by the Great Cheapfakes News Cycle of 2024, let's not leave out the alleged experts on detecting misinformation. It's not just that some of them ...

A recent study conducted by Penn Medicine identified the best methods to debunk COVID-19 vaccination misinformation. The study — which involved 890 adults in the United States with concerns about ...

Misperceptions about antidepressants can increase stigma and prevent people from getting much-needed care. Here’s what ...

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Koytak is a sociologist and visiting assistant professor at the University of Mississippi, specializing in public health, race and inequality. When the first Covid-19 vaccines were developed, I felt ...

The 'Rape Day'hoax is an example of what researchers call 'zombie' falsehoods that keep resurfacing despite being debunked AFP The hoax that rape was legal for a day was knocked down by fact-checkers ...

Misinformation can be found everywhere these days, both online and offline. While fact-checking and corrections help, they often fall short, especially when false claims align with what people already ...