A study has suggested people with epilepsy may show patterns of activity and behaviour on social media that could serve as an early warning signal for sudden death – a rare but much feared
People who get information about coronavirus from social media platforms such as Facebook and YouTube are more likely to believe conspiracy theories about COVID-19 and to have broken lockdo
Facebook wants to start alerting its users when their next medical test is due as part of a push into preventive health that will also see it offer a range of health information resources.<
Facebook is cutting down on posts making misleading or exaggerated health claims as part of a drive to improve the quality of information in its news feed.
A look back at some of this week's most eyecatching stories, including the scandal around Cambridge Analytica's unauthorised data harvesting for the Trump election campaign.
In a new white paper from the World Without Disease initiative, a 2024 update is provided of the current endeavours and developments that have occurred since inaugural discussions last year