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Published Date: July 03, 2026

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1 in 5 adults make health decisions based on what they see on social media despite widespread mistrust

Every few scrolls, another health expert appears on the screen.

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Every few scrolls, another health expert appears on the screen. While some are genuinely qualified, others simply sound convincing enough to pass as one. With AI-generated content flooding feeds, avoiding such advice is becoming increasingly difficult. The way people access health advice has shifted, and for many, social media might be a primary source of i…

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