Aisha Abdullah

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¿Te interesa la IA para la información de salud?

2 weeks ago | publicgoodnews.com | Aisha Abdullah

Read in EnglishA medida que la confianza en las fuentes tradicionales de información sobre salud disminuye en Estados Unidos, algunas personas recurren a la inteligencia artificial (IA) para responder a sus preguntas relacionadas con la salud. Una encuesta de KFF de 2024 encontró que alrededor de uno de cada seis adultos regularmente pide consejos de salud a la IA. Sin embargo, fiarse de la IA para obtener información de salud puede generar resultados contradictorios y potencialmente peligrosos.
How to use AI for health information responsibly

4 weeks ago | publicgoodnews.com | Aisha Abdullah

As trust in traditional sources of health information declines in the United States, some people are turning to artificial intelligence to answer their health-related questions. A 2024 KFF poll found that around one in six adults regularly seek health advice from AI. Relying on AI for health information can lead to mixed and potentially dangerous results. Your health care provider should always be your primary source for health guidance.
What vaccine opponents get wrong about autism rates and vaccines

1 month ago | publicgoodnews.com | Aisha Abdullah

A recent CDC study found that one in 31 children were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder by age 8 in 2022. The study set off a wave of false and misleading claims about the and vaccines. But a closer examination of the data reveals how some online abuse public health data to prop up false narratives. CDC researchers looked at ASD diagnoses among 4 and 8 year olds at 16 sites in the agency’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network.
5 ways vaccines changed the world

2 months ago | publicgoodnews.com | Aisha Abdullah

Leer en españolThe first modern vaccine was developed in 1796, when English physician Edward Jenner created a vaccine for smallpox. Since then, vaccines have saved millions of lives worldwide. They’re one of the most important medical advances in history. Before vaccines, parents had no way to protect their children against deadly diseases like polio, measles, and smallpox. Vaccines changed that, empowering humans to fight and that once spread unchecked.
5 maneras en que las vacunas cambiaron el mundo

2 months ago | publicgoodnews.com | Aisha Abdullah

Read in EnglishLa primera vacuna moderna se desarrolló en 1796, cuando el médico inglés Edward Jenner creó una vacuna contra la viruela. Desde entonces, las vacunas han salvado millones de vidas en todo el mundo. Las vacunas son uno de los avances médicos más importantes de la historia. Antes de las vacunas, los padres no tenían cómo proteger a sus hijos contra enfermedades mortales como la polio, el sarampión y la viruela.
No te dejes engañar: Guía para detectar estudios falsos

2 months ago | publicgoodnews.com | Aisha Abdullah

Read in EnglishLos escépticos de la ciencia a lo largo de la historia se han basado en anécdotas y datos mal utilizados para promover alegatos falsos. Ahora, intentan cada vez más hacer pasar estudios de mala calidad como investigaciones legítimas. Los estudios falsos y no creíbles están por todas partes en línea, presentados como ciencia comprobada para reforzar alegatos falsos. A veces, estos se disfrazan como “análisis” publicados en los sitios web de los autores.
Don't get duped: A guide to spotting fake studies

2 months ago | publicgoodnews.com | Aisha Abdullah

Science skeptics have historically relied on anecdotes and misused data to promote false claims. Now, they’re increasingly attempting to pass off fake studies as legitimate research. Low-quality and non-credible studies are everywhere online, presented as proven science to bolster false claims. Sometimes, they masquerade as “analyses” published on authors’ websites. Others publish papers in unreliable journals that lack editorial integrity and a strict review process.
Don’t get duped: A guide to spotting fake studies

2 months ago | publicgoodnews.com | Aisha Abdullah

Science skeptics have historically relied on anecdotes and misused data to promote false claims. Now, they’re increasingly attempting to pass off fake studies as legitimate research. Low-quality and non-credible studies are everywhere online, presented as proven science to bolster false claims. Sometimes, they masquerade as “analyses” published on authors’ websites. Others publish papers in unreliable journals that lack editorial integrity and a strict review process.
¿Cómo se prueban las vacunas de rutina para garantizar su seguridad?

2 months ago | publicgoodnews.com | Aisha Abdullah

Read in EnglishLas vacunas son la clave para mantenernos y a nuestro mundo sanos. La mayoría de las personas han recibido al menos una vacuna en su vida, pero pocas saben exactamente cómo se determina su seguridad. En Estados Unidos, las vacunas pasan por muchas etapas de pruebas de seguridad antes de ser aprobadas, así como por un seguimiento de seguridad adicional mientras estén en el mercado.
How are routine vaccines tested for safety?

Mar 13, 2025 | publicgoodnews.com | Aisha Abdullah

Vaccines are key to keeping ourselves and our world healthy. Most people have received at least one vaccine in their lifetime, but few know exactly how their safety is determined. In the U.S., vaccines go through many stages of safety testing before they are approved, as well as additional safety monitoring for as long as they are on the market. Additionally, researchers worldwide study any possible link between vaccines and health issues.