The effect of adding visual summaries to data visualizations on patient judgments of hypertension control AbstractObjectives. To test the impact of visual summaries of blood pressure (BP) data (eg, stoplight and gradient displays), within the context of a patie

"...simplified verbal summaries alone are effective in helping #patients extract important gist information (i.e., “I am above my goal”) from noisy personal health data." academic.oup.com/jamiaopen/ar...

#MedSky #CardioSky #PatientExperience #HealthLiteracy #PublicHealth #HealthCommunication

SSRI in pregnancy leads to brain changes in the unborn fetus leading to developmental problems (neurodevelopmental conditions). SSRIs disrupt fetal brain development.

#pregnancy #healthliteracy #informedconsent

physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

Graphic of a microphone with sound waves on a blue background – symbolizing a podcast.

Listen to the latest We are TUM episode (in German) on the TUM School of #Medicine and Health!🎙️ Stephanie E. Combs, Orkan Okan and Helena Engel discuss our school transformation, #healthliteracy and where science meets elite sports: go.tum.de/870085

#podcast @whocc-hl.bsky.social

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How many got this right? Dr. Fleming is explaining what was recently explained as the Nuremberg Code breach about the Covid mRNA (bioweapon) injections. (German Covid Inquiry)

#healthliteracy #empowerment #Covid19 #mRNA

Hair Falling Out? The Link Between Cortisol And Hair Loss Learn what cortisol does to your hair growth pattern and how to support hair growth, even during times of stress.

It’s common knowledge that stress can impact hair health. But what’s actually happening? The answer comes down to cortisol, your body’s main stress hormone, and the way it changes your hair cycle.

#hairloss #stress #cortisol #healthliteracy

in.iherb.com/blog/cortiso...

The Best Time To Take Vitamin D for Brain Health and Mood Vitamin D is essential for brain health and mood. Taking it in the afternoon with a large meal can help improve absorption and effectiveness.

Taking vitamin D with a large meal containing healthy fats can improve absorption, while taking it midday may support natural melatonin and serotonin production.

#healthliteracy #VitaminD

Read more:

www.aol.com/articles/bes...

The body can be a cocktail of various pesticides, additives from makeup, creams, household items, toys, and don't forget medications if you're a patient. How good are we at interaction warnings between the general public navigating between healthcare and everyday life?

#healthliteracy #health

5) SoMe media platforms can shut down/ban content that promotes the sale or use of kratom, so wellness marketers may call it a "botanical energy brew” or a tonic. This bypasses safety filters and makes a pharmacologically active product sound like groceries. #HealthLiteracy

Health Literacy / Medical Language

Ever left a doctor’s appointment more confused than when you walked in?

“Negative” can be good.
“PRN” means as needed.
“Follow-up” means don’t ignore it.
Healthcare shouldn’t need translation.
#HealthLiteracy #PatientCare

💡 Why does it matter?

These insights help identify good practices, as well as key gaps and barriers in real clinical settings, supporting better communication and patient engagement.

#HealthLiteracy #ProstateCancer

Know Your Doctor A Visual Guide to 18 Medical Specialties Everyone Should Understand #MedicalSpecialties #askdrplus #HealthLiteracy #DoctorGuide #PublicHealthAwareness

Know Your Doctor
A Visual Guide to 18 Medical Specialties Everyone Should Understand

#MedicalSpecialties #askdrplus #HealthLiteracy #DoctorGuide #PublicHealthAwareness

Poor #HealthLiteracy sits Under the Radar yet is a predictor of ill-health There is much we can do.
Looking forward to giving the Keynote at #LILAC2026, organised by @cilip.bsky.social Information Literacy Group: share.google/fcySejaaRFUQ...

Below, a reminder of the start of our Literacy journey.

#HealthLiteracy #PublicHealth #MedSky

Online patient materials for #AI in #mammography exceed recommended 6th-grade readability levels. Analysis shows most content requires a college-level education.

Read the review: ➡️ https://bit.ly/4uBkKRf

#BCSM #MedEd #HealthLiteracy

PSW kicked off asthma training for participating pharmacies and coaches in our CPF-supported coaching initiative.

Shoutout to Heidi Cole of St. Clare Memorial Hospital Pharmacy in Oconto Falls for being part of this work.
#AsthmaControl #HealthLiteracy

Our @bchftlibrary.bsky.social service delivered #HealthLiteracy Awareness training for the Trust Communications Team, supporting clearer, more accessible patient information. The learning is being put into practice and recognised as valuable for anyone creating patient‑facing materials #nhslibraries

WHAT YOUR COVID BOOSTER DID TO YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM A plain-language guide to what the research now shows

What repeated #Covid19 #mRNA boosers do to your immunesystem.

#informedconsent #healthliteracy #patientempowerment

Increased risk of breakthrough COVID infection
Loss of the immune functions that clear infected cells
The damage is written into immune memory

www.malone.news/p/what-your-...

#HealthLiteracy lurks Under the Radar, yet it is a predictor of ill-health. The good news is that there is much we Can do, in whichever sector we work. Looking forward to giving the Keynote at @cilip.bsky.social #LILAC2026 Conference.

www.lilacconference.com/lilac-2026/k...

Quantification of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in plasma and follicular fluid of patients undergoing in vitro fertilization in Iowa: A pilot study Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of persistent synthetic chemicals that impart oil, water, and stain repellency to products. The use of PFAS has expanded in industrial and consum...

#health #publichealth #ecology #gerontology #SDGs #gynecology #IVF #healthinformatics #exposome #womenshealth #healthliteracy #pathology

Of 43 PFAS (forever chemicals) assessed in women,

21 PFAS were identified in blood plasma
and 23 in follicular fluid.
.
www.fertstertreports.org/article/S266...

PFHxS exposure causes osteoarthritis through the innate immune signaling pathway mediated by lipid peroxidation PFHxS have been widely used and detected in the environment. The toxicological effects of PFHxS exposure on cartilage tissues and cells are not fully …

#health #agedcare #ecology #publichealth #gerontology #healthliteracy #biomarkers #aging #menopause #SDGs #ecotoxicology #exposome #foodsystems #PFAS #toxicology

The forever chemical PFHxS
damages cartilage
and increases the risk of
osteoarthritis.
.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Great discussion this morning at #EAU26 on health literacy and shared decision making for vulnerable patients with prostate cancer.

Thanks to everyone that joined the session! 💙

#CLEARPC #EU4Health #ProstateCancer #HealthLiteracy

Association Between COVID-19 Vaccination and Polymyalgia Rheumatica: A Review and Case Series Report

Also read more on the risks of this mRNA technology in the body in the article below.

#informedconsent #patientrights #healthliteracy

www.preprints.org/manuscript/2...

@HLUK are really pleased to have contributed to the newly published briefing paper by @economistimpact which stresses that improving #healthliteracy requires action on personal, professional and organisational levels. It's a very welcome addition to the body of evidence on #healthliteracy

We will give a talk at #2026NaLaConference on April 23. 2026, Addressing stigma and low mental health literacy among Hispanics in HIV organizations. Hoping for a great turnout! - via #Whova #2026NaLa #HIV #Stigma #HealthLiteracy #Hispanics

Home - MEDLIT MEDLIT Training for Safer Use of Medication and Improvement of Health Literacy

Learn more: medliteracy.eu

#MedLit #HealthLiteracy #CoCreation #PublicHealth #ErasmusPlus

📍 The CLEAR-PC project will be at #EAU26 in London this weekend!

Join us on Saturday (14 March) for two sessions on prostate cancer, health literacy, and shared decision-making.

Looking forward to connecting at the congress.

#CLEARPC #ProstateCancer #HealthLiteracy #EU4Health

Concerns raised over integrity of health information published in the US - Patient Information Forum Does your organisation use PubMed or other American health information sources? The US administration is modifying or removing pages on particular themes. This is affecting the quality of content comi...

I wrote a blog post for the Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social about the integrity of U.S. health info. The current US administration is modifying/removing health information pages on particular themes. #healthliteracy #informationintegrity #healthinformation #quality #misinformation

HealthEd 4 Everyone announcement graphic introducing Brittany Zackery as a new board member, featuring her headshot.

We're excited to welcome Brittany Zackery to our Board of Directors!

Learn more about our work at HealthEd4Everyone.org

#HealthLiteracy #HealthEducation #NonprofitLife #VolunteerSpotlight #PatientEducation #HealthAdvocacy #NonprofitBoard

BREAKING: Peer-Reviewed Paper Finds mRNA “Vaccines” Are Gene-Altering Technologies Multi-omic evidence shows mRNA gene-transfer shots fundamentally reprogram human gene expression across multiple biological systems — warranting immediate suspension of the entire mRNA platform.

Peer-Reviewed Paper Finds #mRNA “Vaccines” Are Gene-Altering Technologies

Multi-omic evidence shows mRNA gene-transfer shots fundamentally reprogram human gene expression across multiple biological systems
www.thefocalpoints.com/p/breaking-p...
#informedconsent #healthliteracy

CLEAR-PC’s Late-Breaking Abstract Accepted for the 41st Annual EAU Congress – CLEAR-PC

🤝 This achievement reflects our collaborative approach to enhance health literacy and reduce inequalities across Europe.

🔗 Read more: clearpc.eu/2026/03/06/clearpc-abstract-accepted-for-the-annual-eau-congress/

#CLEARPC #EU4Health #ProstateCancer #HealthLiteracy