Do you trust the media?

Article Abstract:

The recent scandal caused by the erroneous joint report by CNN and Time concerning the use of nerve gas in Vietnam by the US has highlighted the need to be critical of mass media. Critics believe that intense competition for ratings and advertising is to blame for the press's irresponsibility.

Press, Mass media criticism

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Do you trust the media?

Article Abstract:

Thirty-two percent of the respondents to a survey of public trust in mass media treat the news with high skepticism. Sleaze and sensationalism are the biggest problems confounding media today. Tabloid-style news items are regarded by the majority as cheap public discourse.

Journalism, Tabloid newspapers, Sensationalism, Sensationalism in journalism

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Can you trust that health test?

Article Abstract:

Errors in taking tissue samples, examining biopsies or scans, and?evaluating the results can lead to inaccurate diagnoses from Pap tests, mammograms and ultrasound exams.

Causes of, Medical tests, Medical errors

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