Busted- Outing the Top Five Health Myths - TEDMED Great Challenges

Explore the top five health myths in this TEDMED Great Challenges talk. Discover the truth behind common misconceptions about vaccines, strokes, heart attacks, calorie intake, X-rays, and daily health routines. Learn how these myths spread, the role of social media in disseminating or debunking health information, and strategies for doctors to help patients practice effective preventive care. Join health experts as they discuss popular health myths, their impact on preventive care, and the importance of staying informed about current medical research. Gain insights from a panel of distinguished guests, including health journalists, internists, epidemiologists, and medical professors, as they address various topics such as blood clots, vaccines, nutrition myths, scientific misconceptions, and the challenges of communicating science effectively.

Introduction
Welcome
Why do we trust misinformation
Economic vs psychological incentives
Myths about blood clots
The information explosion
Different kinds of health myths
What is the role of social media
Social media and trust
Medical literature
Vaccines
Synchronous communication
How to handle myths
How can medical professionals help patients
Nutrition myths
Diet studies
The China Study
Social Media vs Traditional Media
Health Journalism
Scientific Misconceptions
Communicating Science
Evaluating Science
Screening Mammography
Uncertainty
Wrapup