Please! Stop taking health advice from social media influencers

Survey shows that more than 70% of Americans have been exposed to medical misinformation, and 82% of it has come from social media. – Photo: 123rf

Say you’re scrolling through TikTok or Instagram and someone shares a video of a miracle cure. This supposed quick fix can reduce your weight, heal your gut, reduce bloating or completely cure your sickness. You figure, this seems simple enough, why not try it and find out.

Weeks go by, and instead of consulting your doctor, you consult social media instead. However, chances are that instead of fixing your issue you might be making it worse.