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85% of Health Claims on Social Media Misleading

3/1/2025

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Social media giants Instagram and TikTok are flooded with misleading health claims, with a staggering 85% of posts lacking any medical backing. Influencers, driven by profit, promote dangerous diets and questionable medical tests, putting users at risk. Experts are calling for tighter regulations and urging individuals to scrutinize sources and critically evaluate health advice.

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Social media giants Instagram and TikTok are flooded with misleading health claims, with a staggering 85% of posts lacking any medical backing. Influencers, driven by profit, promote dangerous diets and questionable medical tests, putting users at risk. Experts are calling for tighter regulations and urging individuals to scrutinize sources and critically evaluate health advice.