health misinformation Archives

Need info from a doctor or nurse? YouTube Health is expanding its expertise – National

Amid the growing trend of Canadians seeking health-care guidance online, YouTube is poised to confront the issue of misinformation head-on. Starting Thursday, the video platform will begin verifying health-care creators’ …

Tech platforms face ‘whack-a-mole’ situation in fighting health misinformation – National

by Shawn Butlere

When Dr. Garth Graham thinks about health misinformation on social media platforms, he envisions a garden. No matter how bountiful or verdant that garden is, even the head of YouTube’s …