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Researchers look into how cancer misinformation spreads online. A high degree of fear-mongering serves as a harmful distraction, especially on social media, causing people to worry about certain r... (www.ualberta.ca)
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Wagamaga on 2024-10-11 19:08:32+00:00.

Original Title: Researchers look into how cancer misinformation spreads online. A high degree of fear-mongering serves as a harmful distraction, especially on social media, causing people to worry about certain red herrings — like microwaves, genetically modified organisms and secret toxins

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