CNBC January 10, 2024
Ashley Capoot

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– YouTube on Wednesday launched a service to provide short videos for people to easily find if they’re witnessing a medical emergency.

– The videos are made by accredited health organizations and will appear pinned to the top of relevant search results.

– Health organizations such as the Mexican Red Cross, Mass General Brigham and the American Heart Association have partnered with YouTube to make the videos.

YouTube is taking steps to fight against medical misinformation, especially when it comes to finding immediate tips on how to handle an emergency.

The company on Wednesday introduced a feature called First Aid Information Shelves, a library of step-by-step videos that show people what to do if they’re witnessing...

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