US EditionFive Health Experts You Can Actually Trust on TikTok - and How to Spot Misinformation
- In 2023, a significant portion of popular health-related posts on TikTok contained false or misleading information, leading some cancer patients to prematurely stop chemotherapy in favor of ineffective alternative treatments.
- This trend stems from widespread medical misinformation online, where self-styled influencers promote dangerous alternatives, undermining clinical authority.
- Experts like Dr. Austin Chiang and Dr. Liz Gabbay emphasize the erosion of trust and call for urgent redefinition of clinical authority on digital platforms.
- TikTok says it removes violating content actively, yet misinformation persists, disproportionately harming vulnerable populations with limited health literacy.
- The situation highlights the need for stronger interventions by tech platforms and education to support trusted expert voices and protect public health.
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17 Articles
The London free Press
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