Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
With more and more misleading headlines and scientific research being taken out of context, it's no wonder that public trust in both science and the media is declining. How are we supposed to know whom to trust? To make the best decisions for our health and the health of our loved ones, we need to hone our ability to analyze health claims.
References
1. Saad L. Historically low faith in U.S. institutions continues. Gallup News. July 6, 2023. news.gallup.com/poll/508169/historically-low-faith-institutions-continues.aspx
2. Kennedy B, Tyson A. Americans’ trust in scientists, positive views of science continue to decline. Pew Research Center. November 14, 2023. pewresearch.org/science/2023/11/14/americans-trust-in-scientists-positive-views-of-science-continue-to-decline
3. Dempster G, Sutherland G, and Keogh L. Scientific research in news media: a case study of misrepresentation, sensationalism and harmful recommendations Jour. of Sci. Comm. 2022; 21(01), A06. doi:10.22323/2.21010206
With more and more misleading headlines and scientific research being taken out of context, it's no wonder that public trust in both science and the media is declining. How are we supposed to know whom to trust? To make the best decisions for our health and the health of our loved ones, we need to hone our ability to analyze health claims.
References
1. Saad L. Historically low faith in U.S. institutions continues. Gallup News. July 6, 2023. news.gallup.com/poll/508169/historically-low-faith-institutions-continues.aspx
2. Kennedy B, Tyson A. Americans’ trust in scientists, positive views of science continue to decline. Pew Research Center. November 14, 2023. pewresearch.org/science/2023/11/14/americans-trust-in-scientists-positive-views-of-science-continue-to-decline
3. Dempster G, Sutherland G, and Keogh L. Scientific research in news media: a case study of misrepresentation, sensationalism and harmful recommendations Jour. of Sci. Comm. 2022; 21(01), A06. doi:10.22323/2.21010206
