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2022-08-01
01 August
On August 1, 2022
In Press Releases
Tagged content analysis, COVID-19, health information, immune system, immunity, infodemic, misinformation, natural medicine, prevention, risk, social media, supplements, video, vitamin D, YouTube

JMIR Infodemiology | COVID-19 and Vitamin D Misinformation on YouTube: Content Analysis

JMIR Publications recently published “COVID-19 and Vitamin D Misinformation on YouTube: Content Analysis” in JMIR Infodemiology, which reported that although social media platforms, such as YouTube, can be an inexpensive and effective method of sharing accurate health information, inaccurate and misleading information shared on YouTube can be dangerous for viewers. The confusing nature of data and claims surrounding the benefits of vitamin D, particularly in the prevention or cure of COVID-19, influences both viewers and the general “immune boosting” commercial interest. The aim of this study was to ascertain how information on vitamin D and COVID-19 was presented on YouTube in 2020. YouTube video resultsRead More →

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2022-07-29
29 July
On July 29, 2022
In Press Releases
Tagged diabetes, diabetes prevention program, digital health, DPP, longitudinal study, mHealth, mobile health, physical activity, prevention, weight loss

JMIR Diabetes | Digital Diabetes Prevention Program on Weight and Physical Activity

JMIR Publications recently published “A 12-Month Follow-Up of the Effects of a Digital Diabetes Prevention Program (VP Transform for Prediabetes) on Weight and Physical Activity Among Adults With Prediabetes: Secondary Analysis” in JMIR Diabetes which reported that previous research has demonstrated the efficacy of a diabetes prevention program (DPP) in lifestyle modifications that can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes among individuals at risk. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a digital DPP on weight and physical activity among participants who had completed 12 months of the program. This study was also a secondary analysis of retrospectiveRead More →

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