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.

In today’s technology-driven world, it’s easy to rely on a smartphone’s GPS to get across town. But what happens when it stops working? That question is at the center of new research at The University of Texas at Arlington.

Parole candidates may be evaluated more favorably when they discuss their crimes using cultural frames more common among White Americans than among Black, Hispanic, and East Asian Americans, according to a study.

A chatbot can reduce prejudice against trans people—at least temporarily.

A new UCI-OC Poll reveals a striking paradox at the heart of Orange County civic life: residents largely trust their local institutions, but a majority believe county government is run by powerful insiders — not ordinary people. The skepticism cuts across party lines, with Republicans, Democrats, and Independents all landing within a few points of each other. While local police enjoy 60% trust, confidence in the federal government sits at just 25%.