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Academics, universities and government agencies are overhauling or ending research programs designed to counter the spread of online misinformation amid a legal campaign from conservative politicians and activists who accuse them of colluding with tech companies to censor right-wing views. The escalating campaign - led by Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and other Republicans in Congress and state government - has cast a pall over programs that study not just political falsehoods but also the quality of

Academics, universities and government agencies are overhauling or ending research programs designed to counter the spread of online misinformation amid a legal campaign from conservative politicians and activists who accuse them of colluding with tech companies to censor right-wing views. The escalating campaign - led by Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and other Republicans in Congress and state government - has cast a pall over programs that study not just political falsehoods but also the quality of

This Viewpoint describes how health communication science can be used to improve response to health challenges by providing credible health information to the p

The popular notion is that moderate alcohol consumption may have some health benefits. A closer look at the research suggests otherwise.

Hundreds of thousands of US tobacco retailers will display signs that detail the harmful effects of smoking cigarettes per a federal court order that penalizes big tobacco for defrauding consumers.

Despite strong evidence that all alcoholic beverages increase the risk of many types of cancer, Americans continue to be little aware of this risk, a new survey reveals.

People from food cultures where wine is a daily part of life have famously low rates of heart disease and long lives. But does drinking wine actually help you live longer?