{"id":2001039,"date":"2023-08-15T09:46:02","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T13:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/youtube-updates-health-misinformation-policy-to-ban-false-cancer-cures\/"},"modified":"2023-08-15T09:50:49","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T13:50:49","slug":"youtube-updates-health-misinformation-policy-to-ban-false-cancer-cures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/youtube-updates-health-misinformation-policy-to-ban-false-cancer-cures\/","title":{"rendered":"YouTube tightens policy to ban false cancer cures, targeting health &#8216;misinformation&#8217;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fyoutube-updates-health-misinformation-policy-to-ban-false-cancer-cures%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2001039&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>YouTube Takes Action Against Medical Misinformation<\/h2>\n<p>YouTube is stepping up its efforts to combat medical misinformation by removing false information about cancer treatments. The popular video-hosting platform recently announced an updated and expanded medical misinformation policy, which \u2062includes a ban on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-does-this-image-show-mark-zuckerberg-holding-an-i-stand-with-israel-sign\/\" title=\"FACT CHECK: Does This Image Show Mark Zuckerberg Holding An \u2018I Stand With Israel\u2019 Sign?\">false claims related<\/a> to cancer.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;This includes content that promotes unproven treatments \u2064in place of approved care or as\u2064 a guaranteed cure, and treatments that have been specifically deemed harmful by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/south-korea-logs-second-highest-daily-tally-of-covid-cases-amid-prison-church-outbreaks\/\" title=\"South Korea logs second-highest daily tally of COVID cases amid prison, church outbreaks\">health authorities<\/a>,&#8221; said Dr. Garth Graham, \u2062head\u200c of YouTube Health.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Under this new policy, YouTube will remove videos that promote cancer treatments proven to be harmful or ineffective, as well \u200das content that discourages viewers from seeking professional medical treatment. Dr. Graham provided an example of this, stating that promoting &#8220;taking vitamin C instead \u200bof radiation therapy&#8221; would be considered a \u200dviolation of the policy.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to addressing\u2062 cancer-related\u200d misinformation, YouTube \u2063is also \u200bimplementing a broader medical misinformation policy that covers prevention, treatment, and denial. The platform will evaluate whether a particular condition, treatment, or substance falls within \u2064the scope of \u2064their policy by considering \u2062factors such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aoc-on-jan-6-riot-im-doing-therapy-because-of-trump-members-of-congress-served-in-war\/\" title=\"AOC On Jan. 6 Riot: I\u2019m \u2018Doing Therapy\u2019 Because Of Trump, Members Of Congress \u2018Served In War\u2019\">public health risk<\/a>, guidance from health authorities, and\u2062 susceptibility to misinformation.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We will take action on content \u200dthat contradicts local health \u2063authorities or the World Health Organization,&#8221; Dr. Graham emphasized.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>YouTube&#8217;s decision \u200dto \u200drely\u2064 on reputable sources \u200blike the World \u2063Health Organization (WHO) has not been\u2063 without controversy. In the past, this approach has led to errors, such as censoring claims about \u2064the origin of the COVID-19 virus. However, the platform remains committed to combating medical misinformation\u2062 and ensuring that users have\u200b access to accurate and reliable information.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, YouTube has taken \u2063steps to certify health\u2064 professionals who create medical content. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/youtube-updates-health-misinformation-policy-to-ban-false-cancer-cures\/\" title=\"YouTube tightens policy to ban false cancer cures, targeting health 'misinformation'.\">certification process \u2062helps users identify legitimate medical experts<\/a> and\u200c distinguish them from those who may not have proper training or qualifications.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, \u2064YouTube&#8217;s \u200dupdated medical misinformation policy demonstrates its dedication to promoting accurate and trustworthy health information while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/josh-hawley-accuses-google-of-targeting-pregnancy-resources-pro-life-orgs-for-disfavor\/\" title=\"Josh Hawley Accuses Google Of \u2018Targeting Pregnancy Resources,\u2019 Pro-Life Orgs \u2018For Disfavor\u2019\">protecting users<\/a> from potentially harmful or misleading content.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/youtube-to-remove-false-information-about-cancer-treatments\">The Washington Examiner<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>YouTube is taking action against medical misinformation by removing false claims about cancer treatments. The video-hosting platform has updated its policy to address this issue. 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