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Finding health advice on social media is easier than knowing which claims to trust

Social media influencers recommend various health treatments and diets without strong scientific support, according to medical experts.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. And former talk show host Dr. Mehmet Oz have faced scrutiny for misleading health claims.
Consumers are advised to approach bold health claims with skepticism due to misinformation concerns, as stated by Cedric Bryant, CEO of the American Council on Exercise.
Experts emphasize that just because someone has medical credentials doesn't guarantee trustworthy advice, as noted by Elias Aboujaoude, a Stanford professor.

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How to cautiously use health advice from social media

In the corners of social media dominated by wellness content, influencers recommend an assortment of treatments and products to support weight loss, fight exhaustion, or promote other desired health outcomes.Some of the endorsed approaches may be helpful. Many play into fads with scant evidence to back up enthusiasts’ claims, medical experts say.Some influencers encourage their followers to avoid specific food items, such as seed oils, while oth…

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Finding health advice on social media is easier than knowing which claims to trust

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Finding health advice on social media is easier than knowing which claims to trust - Seymour Tribune

In the corners of social media dominated by wellness content, influencers recommend an assortment of treatments and products to support weight loss, fight exhaustion or promote other desired health outcomes. Some of the endorsed approaches may be helpful. Many play into fads with scant evidence to back up enthusiasts’ claims, medical experts say. Some influencers encourage their followers to avoid specific food items, such as seed oils, while ot…

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