The uncertain world of diet and nutrition has experienced many fads created by the media. The names of these dietary regimens have also been subject to many interpretations as words can have different meanings to different people. One such diet is “clean eating.” […]
The media can go overboard in exaggerating the health benefits of certain foods. They sometimes go in the opposite direction and make extravagant claims about the potential harm of superfoods. Superfood and Pink Slime are two brilliant examples. […]
The influence of media on public opinion is best seen in marketing and sales, with specific products experiencing exceptional rises in sales thanks to the media. […]
Media headlines can shape our views about world issues, including diseases and medical interventions. To attract audiences, the writers of these catchy headlines can even give a different picture of reality. Read on to see how media can react differently even to the same story. […]
Media headlines and stories can exaggerate or underestimate health issues. While they overstated the case of the Ebola outbreak, they had varying reactions towards the flu and vaccination. Here is a timeline of the media coverage of the effectiveness of the flu shots in the 2017-2018 season. […]
The media has always been known to use catchy headlines to attract more audience. However, regarding health issues, these attractive headlines can taint the audience’s impression of reality, leading to adverse reactions. Read on to see how media headlines created panic about Ebola breakout coming from developing countries. […]
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