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- Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed U-MAS, a tool to identify health misinformation on social media before it spreads widely.
- U-MAS has been applied to misinformation around vaccines, fluoride, and other public health topics, aiming to prevent harmful public health outcomes.
- The tool's expansion could support health professionals and educators in countering misinformation more effectively.
Identifying and Countering False Health Claims on Social Media: A New Tool's Role
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