Christine
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3 papers @thelancet.com today on the health dangers of ultraprocessed foods and a call for action
The health risks
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The health risks
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November 18, 2025 at 11:42 PM
3 papers @thelancet.com today on the health dangers of ultraprocessed foods and a call for action
The health risks
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
The health risks
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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A new study finds that women’s names filled just 23% of author slots in a sample of nearly 900 retracted articles published in medical journals between 2008 and 2017
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go.nature.com/49pgmN7
Women seem to retract fewer papers than men — but why?
In an analysis of nearly 900 retracted medical research studies, the number of female authors is disproportionately low.
go.nature.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:54 PM
A new study finds that women’s names filled just 23% of author slots in a sample of nearly 900 retracted articles published in medical journals between 2008 and 2017
go.nature.com/49pgmN7
go.nature.com/49pgmN7
"Their stories give rise to a growing concern that AI chatbots may foster intense and unhealthy relationships with vulnerable users and validate dangerous impulses."
OpenAI estimates that more than a million weekly users appear to be expressing suicidal thoughts.
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#AI
OpenAI estimates that more than a million weekly users appear to be expressing suicidal thoughts.
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#AI
I wanted ChatGPT to help me. So why did it advise me how to kill myself?
ChatGPT wrote a woman a suicide note and another AI chatbot role-played sexual acts with children, BBC finds.
www.bbc.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:11 AM
"Their stories give rise to a growing concern that AI chatbots may foster intense and unhealthy relationships with vulnerable users and validate dangerous impulses."
OpenAI estimates that more than a million weekly users appear to be expressing suicidal thoughts.
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#AI
OpenAI estimates that more than a million weekly users appear to be expressing suicidal thoughts.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#AI
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Scientists feel that the pressure to publish is rising, but that the time and resources they have to do the necessary research are falling, according to a survey of 3,200 researchers
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Pressure to publish is rising as research time shrinks, finds survey of scientists
Researchers feel that pressures to publish are increasing, but the time and resources available to do research are decreasing, according to a survey by Elsevier.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Scientists feel that the pressure to publish is rising, but that the time and resources they have to do the necessary research are falling, according to a survey of 3,200 researchers
go.nature.com/4hNDvuN
go.nature.com/4hNDvuN
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The prisoner’s dilemma in A.I. healthcare—
when rational A.I. use can lead to harmful outcomes
Our new piece @thelancet.com
@rajpurkar.bsky.social and Michael Moritz
thelancet.com/journals/lan...
when rational A.I. use can lead to harmful outcomes
Our new piece @thelancet.com
@rajpurkar.bsky.social and Michael Moritz
thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Coordinating health AI to prevent defensive escalation
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can analyse medical images, records, and
claims are becoming accessible to everyone. Although these systems outperform physicians
at specific tasks, such as d...
thelancet.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:14 AM
The prisoner’s dilemma in A.I. healthcare—
when rational A.I. use can lead to harmful outcomes
Our new piece @thelancet.com
@rajpurkar.bsky.social and Michael Moritz
thelancet.com/journals/lan...
when rational A.I. use can lead to harmful outcomes
Our new piece @thelancet.com
@rajpurkar.bsky.social and Michael Moritz
thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Energy insecurity, the inability to meet household energy needs, was associated with more than twice the odds of having depression and anxiety symptoms than energy security in US adults, a new cross-sectional study showed.
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#foodinsecurity #mentalhealth
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#foodinsecurity #mentalhealth
‘Energy Insecurity’ Tied to Anxiety, Depression Risk
Difficulties with paying for household energy needs is linked to increased risk for both anxiety and depression in US adults, a new study suggests.
www.medscape.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Energy insecurity, the inability to meet household energy needs, was associated with more than twice the odds of having depression and anxiety symptoms than energy security in US adults, a new cross-sectional study showed.
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
#foodinsecurity #mentalhealth
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#foodinsecurity #mentalhealth
National survey by Abacus Data for CPhA:
29% intend to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
77% unlikely to receive vaccine if required to pay $100 for it.
What we often forget is- getting vaccinated is less of a priority when the daily struggle is for more pressing needs such as securing food and shelter.
29% intend to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
77% unlikely to receive vaccine if required to pay $100 for it.
What we often forget is- getting vaccinated is less of a priority when the daily struggle is for more pressing needs such as securing food and shelter.
October 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
National survey by Abacus Data for CPhA:
29% intend to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
77% unlikely to receive vaccine if required to pay $100 for it.
What we often forget is- getting vaccinated is less of a priority when the daily struggle is for more pressing needs such as securing food and shelter.
29% intend to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
77% unlikely to receive vaccine if required to pay $100 for it.
What we often forget is- getting vaccinated is less of a priority when the daily struggle is for more pressing needs such as securing food and shelter.
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IRCC invited 2500 healthcare professionals to Canada in the latest Express Entry draw.
Fast track your way to working in Canada today!
Learn more about the pathways to physician licensure and certification in Canada, as well as immigrating to Canada and obtaining PR - etsy.com/shop/medguidedownloads
Fast track your way to working in Canada today!
Learn more about the pathways to physician licensure and certification in Canada, as well as immigrating to Canada and obtaining PR - etsy.com/shop/medguidedownloads
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October 29, 2025 at 10:33 PM
IRCC invited 2500 healthcare professionals to Canada in the latest Express Entry draw.
Fast track your way to working in Canada today!
Learn more about the pathways to physician licensure and certification in Canada, as well as immigrating to Canada and obtaining PR - etsy.com/shop/medguidedownloads
Fast track your way to working in Canada today!
Learn more about the pathways to physician licensure and certification in Canada, as well as immigrating to Canada and obtaining PR - etsy.com/shop/medguidedownloads
"Nearly two million people in the U.S. have been without a job for more than 27 weeks or more."
"The surge in white-collar layoffs is partly driven by companies adopting AI to handle tasks previously done by employees."
www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...
"The surge in white-collar layoffs is partly driven by companies adopting AI to handle tasks previously done by employees."
www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...
Tens of Thousands of White-Collar Jobs Are Disappearing as AI Starts to Bite
Companies ranging from Amazon to Target are sending workers into an unwelcoming market.
www.wsj.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:42 AM
"Nearly two million people in the U.S. have been without a job for more than 27 weeks or more."
"The surge in white-collar layoffs is partly driven by companies adopting AI to handle tasks previously done by employees."
www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...
"The surge in white-collar layoffs is partly driven by companies adopting AI to handle tasks previously done by employees."
www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...
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Today is National First Responders Day in the United States!
Let's honor those who dedicate their lives to saving lives, those who run towards a crisis when everyone else runs away - firefighters, police officers, EMS and paramedics, and 911 operators.
Let's honor those who dedicate their lives to saving lives, those who run towards a crisis when everyone else runs away - firefighters, police officers, EMS and paramedics, and 911 operators.
October 29, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Today is National First Responders Day in the United States!
Let's honor those who dedicate their lives to saving lives, those who run towards a crisis when everyone else runs away - firefighters, police officers, EMS and paramedics, and 911 operators.
Let's honor those who dedicate their lives to saving lives, those who run towards a crisis when everyone else runs away - firefighters, police officers, EMS and paramedics, and 911 operators.
A meta-analysis of 13 studies showed that AI chatbots were perceived as more empathetic than human healthcare professionals.
11 studies said AI chatbots were more empathetic. Only 2 studies favored HCPs.
What are your thoughts?
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#AI #artificialintelligence
11 studies said AI chatbots were more empathetic. Only 2 studies favored HCPs.
What are your thoughts?
academic.oup.com/bmb/article/...
#AI #artificialintelligence
AI chatbots versus human healthcare professionals: a systematic review and meta-analysis of empathy in patient care
AbstractBackground. Empathy is widely recognized for improving patient outcomes, including reduced pain and anxiety and improved satisfaction, and its abse
academic.oup.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:51 AM
A meta-analysis of 13 studies showed that AI chatbots were perceived as more empathetic than human healthcare professionals.
11 studies said AI chatbots were more empathetic. Only 2 studies favored HCPs.
What are your thoughts?
academic.oup.com/bmb/article/...
#AI #artificialintelligence
11 studies said AI chatbots were more empathetic. Only 2 studies favored HCPs.
What are your thoughts?
academic.oup.com/bmb/article/...
#AI #artificialintelligence
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With all the misinformation and disinformation around, parsing out what is accurate and what is not, can be challenging!
✅ Learn how to conduct powerful literature searches and appraise literature to find credible and accurate information.
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✅ Learn how to conduct powerful literature searches and appraise literature to find credible and accurate information.
👉 Get your guide at - etsy.com/shop/medguidedownloads
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October 24, 2025 at 4:51 AM
With all the misinformation and disinformation around, parsing out what is accurate and what is not, can be challenging!
✅ Learn how to conduct powerful literature searches and appraise literature to find credible and accurate information.
👉 Get your guide at - etsy.com/shop/medguidedownloads
✅ Learn how to conduct powerful literature searches and appraise literature to find credible and accurate information.
👉 Get your guide at - etsy.com/shop/medguidedownloads
Among direct care and support workers:
⚠️ 9.6% lived below the federal poverty line
⚠️ 24.5% experienced food insecurity
⚠️ 13.6% reported housing instability
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⚠️ 9.6% lived below the federal poverty line
⚠️ 24.5% experienced food insecurity
⚠️ 13.6% reported housing instability
www.ajmc.com/view/many-us...
Many US Health Care Workers Face Poverty, Food Insecurity, and Housing Instability | AJMC
Health care workers face significant financial hardships, including food insecurity and housing instability, impacting retention and patient care quality.
www.ajmc.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Among direct care and support workers:
⚠️ 9.6% lived below the federal poverty line
⚠️ 24.5% experienced food insecurity
⚠️ 13.6% reported housing instability
www.ajmc.com/view/many-us...
⚠️ 9.6% lived below the federal poverty line
⚠️ 24.5% experienced food insecurity
⚠️ 13.6% reported housing instability
www.ajmc.com/view/many-us...
Of 31 high income universal healthcare countries, Canada ranks 3rd in spending, yet has fewer doctors, hospital beds, and CT/MRIs, and longer wait times than most other countries.
There is a clear imbalance between what Canadians get in exchange for the money they spend on the healthcare system.
There is a clear imbalance between what Canadians get in exchange for the money they spend on the healthcare system.
October 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Of 31 high income universal healthcare countries, Canada ranks 3rd in spending, yet has fewer doctors, hospital beds, and CT/MRIs, and longer wait times than most other countries.
There is a clear imbalance between what Canadians get in exchange for the money they spend on the healthcare system.
There is a clear imbalance between what Canadians get in exchange for the money they spend on the healthcare system.
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> 20 million Americans live with Long COVID. Many with disability, forced out of jobs. Now they shut down the Office of Long COVID Research & Practice.
Take health into your own hands! 💪
Learn about Long COVID with MedGuide Downloads - etsy.com/shop/medguidedownloads
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Take health into your own hands! 💪
Learn about Long COVID with MedGuide Downloads - etsy.com/shop/medguidedownloads
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I Am One of 20 Million in US With Long COVID. RFK Pulled the Rug From Under Us.
RFK Jr. has shut down the Office of Long COVID Research and Practice, gutted funding, and derailed trials and studies.
truthout.org
October 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
> 20 million Americans live with Long COVID. Many with disability, forced out of jobs. Now they shut down the Office of Long COVID Research & Practice.
Take health into your own hands! 💪
Learn about Long COVID with MedGuide Downloads - etsy.com/shop/medguidedownloads
truthout.org/articles/i-a...
Take health into your own hands! 💪
Learn about Long COVID with MedGuide Downloads - etsy.com/shop/medguidedownloads
truthout.org/articles/i-a...
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What did the largest trial of an early detection of cancer blood test show?
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The Largest Study of a Multi-Cancer Early Detection Blood Test
Reviewing the new data and the "liquid biopsy" field
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October 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
What did the largest trial of an early detection of cancer blood test show?
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Physical inactivity leads to:
⬆️ risk of metabolic syndrome
⬆️ risk of Type 2 diabetes
⬆️ risk of cancer
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It's never too late to start moving! 💪
#physicalactivity #exercise
⬆️ risk of metabolic syndrome
⬆️ risk of Type 2 diabetes
⬆️ risk of cancer
MedGuide Downloads has easy-to-follow guides on nutrition and prevention of diabetes and cancer -etsy.com/shop/medguidedownloads
It's never too late to start moving! 💪
#physicalactivity #exercise
October 18, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Physical inactivity leads to:
⬆️ risk of metabolic syndrome
⬆️ risk of Type 2 diabetes
⬆️ risk of cancer
MedGuide Downloads has easy-to-follow guides on nutrition and prevention of diabetes and cancer -etsy.com/shop/medguidedownloads
It's never too late to start moving! 💪
#physicalactivity #exercise
⬆️ risk of metabolic syndrome
⬆️ risk of Type 2 diabetes
⬆️ risk of cancer
MedGuide Downloads has easy-to-follow guides on nutrition and prevention of diabetes and cancer -etsy.com/shop/medguidedownloads
It's never too late to start moving! 💪
#physicalactivity #exercise
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The AAP estimated that up to 6 million children in the US had suffered from Long COVID at some point.
Learn more about Long COVID, including what it is and how it is managed with MedGuide Downloads - etsy.com/shop/medguidedownloads
#COVID #LongCOVID
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Learn more about Long COVID, including what it is and how it is managed with MedGuide Downloads - etsy.com/shop/medguidedownloads
#COVID #LongCOVID
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Long Covid Is Real -- And It's Changing an Entire Generation
Long Covid is affecting hundreds of thousands of kids in America, and many doctors and schools refuse to recognize their illness.
www.rollingstone.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The AAP estimated that up to 6 million children in the US had suffered from Long COVID at some point.
Learn more about Long COVID, including what it is and how it is managed with MedGuide Downloads - etsy.com/shop/medguidedownloads
#COVID #LongCOVID
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Learn more about Long COVID, including what it is and how it is managed with MedGuide Downloads - etsy.com/shop/medguidedownloads
#COVID #LongCOVID
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Samuel Bird has been found.
After 137 days of prayers, hope, and endless searches. May Samuel rest in peace. Prayers and condolences to his family.
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
After 137 days of prayers, hope, and endless searches. May Samuel rest in peace. Prayers and condolences to his family.
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
Remains of missing Indigenous teen Samuel Bird located, 1 charged with murder
A murder charge has been laid in the death of Indigenous teen Samuel Bird.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Samuel Bird has been found.
After 137 days of prayers, hope, and endless searches. May Samuel rest in peace. Prayers and condolences to his family.
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
After 137 days of prayers, hope, and endless searches. May Samuel rest in peace. Prayers and condolences to his family.
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
Measles was considered eliminated in Canada and US, but that status is being threatened with the current surge in cases.
The MMR vaccine is highly effective against measles, with two doses offering nearly 100% long-term protection.
www.npr.org/2025/10/12/n...
#vaccines #vaccinesaresafe #measles
The MMR vaccine is highly effective against measles, with two doses offering nearly 100% long-term protection.
www.npr.org/2025/10/12/n...
#vaccines #vaccinesaresafe #measles
U.S. measles cases continue to climb, with outbreaks across the country
In South Carolina, more than 130 schoolkids are under quarantine after being exposed to measles. Across the U.S., total case counts could be even higher than the official number.
www.npr.org
October 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Measles was considered eliminated in Canada and US, but that status is being threatened with the current surge in cases.
The MMR vaccine is highly effective against measles, with two doses offering nearly 100% long-term protection.
www.npr.org/2025/10/12/n...
#vaccines #vaccinesaresafe #measles
The MMR vaccine is highly effective against measles, with two doses offering nearly 100% long-term protection.
www.npr.org/2025/10/12/n...
#vaccines #vaccinesaresafe #measles
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A recent study found no evidence of increased risk for autoimmune, atopic or allergic, or neurodevelopmental disorders associated with early childhood exposure to aluminum-adsorbed vaccines.
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Learn more about vaccines, how they work, and debunk common vaccine myths - www.etsy.com/shop/medguid...
October 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
A recent study found no evidence of increased risk for autoimmune, atopic or allergic, or neurodevelopmental disorders associated with early childhood exposure to aluminum-adsorbed vaccines.
Learn more about vaccines, how they work, and debunk common vaccine myths - www.etsy.com/shop/medguid...
Learn more about vaccines, how they work, and debunk common vaccine myths - www.etsy.com/shop/medguid...
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A meta-analysis revealed no association between vaccines and autism or autism spectrum disorders. And no link between MMR vaccine and autism.
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#vaccines #vaccinesaresafe #autism #MMRvaccine
Learn more about vaccines, how they work, and debunk common vaccine myths - www.etsy.com/shop/medguid...
#vaccines #vaccinesaresafe #autism #MMRvaccine
October 15, 2025 at 11:23 PM
A meta-analysis revealed no association between vaccines and autism or autism spectrum disorders. And no link between MMR vaccine and autism.
Learn more about vaccines, how they work, and debunk common vaccine myths - www.etsy.com/shop/medguid...
#vaccines #vaccinesaresafe #autism #MMRvaccine
Learn more about vaccines, how they work, and debunk common vaccine myths - www.etsy.com/shop/medguid...
#vaccines #vaccinesaresafe #autism #MMRvaccine
HR, gone!
IRB, which protects human subjects and ensures ethical conduct of studies, gone!
Ethics office which oversees conflict of interests, gone!
Staff at NCHS, NHANES and Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics, cut.
That's the end of research!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
IRB, which protects human subjects and ensures ethical conduct of studies, gone!
Ethics office which oversees conflict of interests, gone!
Staff at NCHS, NHANES and Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics, cut.
That's the end of research!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Instability and whiplash’ as CDC slashes 1,300 jobs before reinstating half
Trump administration says 700 notices were sent in error, while former top CDC officer says ‘they didn’t think through what they were doing’
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2025 at 6:54 AM
HR, gone!
IRB, which protects human subjects and ensures ethical conduct of studies, gone!
Ethics office which oversees conflict of interests, gone!
Staff at NCHS, NHANES and Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics, cut.
That's the end of research!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
IRB, which protects human subjects and ensures ethical conduct of studies, gone!
Ethics office which oversees conflict of interests, gone!
Staff at NCHS, NHANES and Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics, cut.
That's the end of research!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Ugh... This study has existed for decades, providing valuable health data for all sorts of topics and publications. This is just more awful news. 🛟😷 Sociology medsky
CDC team running top survey on health and nutrition is laid off
NHANES has collected data on eating patterns, diabetes, and other common diseases for decades. The CDC team that runs it has been fired.
www.statnews.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Ugh... This study has existed for decades, providing valuable health data for all sorts of topics and publications. This is just more awful news. 🛟😷 Sociology medsky
Papers led by men consistently attract more media citations across most fields, particularly in high-impact categories.
❗Gender disparities in news media citation rates ➡️ Systemic barriers to achieving broader visibility and influence for women.
#genderbias
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❗Gender disparities in news media citation rates ➡️ Systemic barriers to achieving broader visibility and influence for women.
#genderbias
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Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
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October 15, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Papers led by men consistently attract more media citations across most fields, particularly in high-impact categories.
❗Gender disparities in news media citation rates ➡️ Systemic barriers to achieving broader visibility and influence for women.
#genderbias
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
❗Gender disparities in news media citation rates ➡️ Systemic barriers to achieving broader visibility and influence for women.
#genderbias
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....