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Media coverage makes infectious diseases seem more threatening

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Washington, Oct 30 (ANI): Intense media coverage makes infectious diseases seem more dangerous, according to a new study from McMaster University. The scientists indicated that diseases like bird flu, which can be seen in print media quite frequently, are considered more serious than similar diseases that do not get a similar coverage, as in the case [...] Continue Reading »


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