About The Study: In this nationally representative survey, the majority of U.S. adults using social media reported some engagement with health-related information on these platforms. Social media has become a major venue for health information, yet confidence in its accuracy remains limited. This disconnect may reflect features of platforms optimized for engagement over accuracy. Importantly, more than 20% of people made health decisions based on social media, despite almost 80% reporting distrust, suggesting exposure may influence behavior, even when reliability is questioned.

About The Study: In this case-control study of immunosuppressed populations, human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancer odds were increased among both people with HIV and solid organ transplant recipients, with larger magnitudes of association observed in people with HIV; variation was observed by immune status, transplant characteristics, and sociodemographic factors. These findings highlight the need for enhanced prevention, including HPV vaccination, screening, and optimized immunosuppressive regimens.

A researcher from The University of Manchester has contributed to a major World Health Organization (WHO) update revealing that global progress on reducing air pollution has slowed, with low- and middle-income countries continuing to face the greatest risks. 

On any given U.S. holiday, traffic crashes claim more than 500 lives. But according to a new study published in Risk Analysis, the real danger lurks early in the annual calendar. The spring break window (from late February through early April) carries a significantly higher traffic fatality and injury risk than the Thanksgiving to New Year's Day holiday stretch, and every other period of the year.