Queensland Health's updated fertility guidance, defining same-sex couples who both carry pregnancies as two families for donor limits, has a "devastating" impact on couples like Kate Cantrell and Jessie Fraher seeking more children, prompting calls for legislative clarity.
A Pew Research Center report reveals that many Americans, especially younger adults, get health info from social media influencers lacking medical credentials. Despite low trust in accuracy, convenience drives usage. AI models also struggle to differentiate misinformation from factual guidance, complicating efforts to combat the spread of false health narratives.
People are increasingly turning to AI for skincare advice due to dermatologist costs, but experts warn chatbots provide inaccurate and potentially harmful recommendations, leading to skin issues and wasted money. AI lacks diagnostic capabilities and understanding of diverse skin conditions.
A KFF poll reveals US adults frequently using AI for health advice are more prone to believing vaccine myths, such as MMR vaccines causing autism or mRNA vaccines altering DNA. This correlation persists even when controlling for demographic factors.
A study testing five popular AI chatbots on 250 health questions found 49.6% of responses were problematic, with 19.6% being highly problematic, potentially leading to dangerous treatment decisions.
A UK study finds 15% of over 2,000 polled individuals use AI chatbots for health advice, with 1/4 citing long NHS waiting lists; raises concerns over safety, accountability, and potential to replace professional medical advice.
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
