Social Media News Finding Health Advice On Social Media Is Easier Than Knowing Which Claims To Trust

Selena Gomez Gives Advice for Protecting Mental Health on Social Media: “It’s So Important to Take Breaks”

The 'Only Murders in the Building' star hosted her third annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit on Wednesday, in support of youth mental health. Read More

Social media claims cost taxpayers $162M, IRS says. See the ‘tips’ to avoid

(NEXSTAR) – The self-described tax experts of TikTok and other social media sites have cost American’s $162 million in penalties since 2022, the IRS said in a news release Monday. Advice on the most ... Read More

The Wellness Trap: How Influencers Are Reshaping (and Selling) Health Advice

The story of when, how and why wellness influencers have gained the ability to spread health misinformation on social media. Read More

Health Care Has a Trust Problem. Influencers Aren't the Answer

With health care access declining, many turn to social media for health advice. But what happens when that advice is misleading or dangerous? Read More

Health tips on social media are likely to be lies. AI makes it worse | Opinion

Last month, a woman lay in a hospital bed with failing organs — all likely from uncontrolled diabetes. She'd managed her disease with Facebook advice instead of medicine. It nearly cost her everything ... Read More

Is that nutrition advice on social media legit? Here's how to tell.

Next time you're on social media consider this: one study evaluating influencer posts on Instagram found that 86 percent of nutrition content didn’t cite any scientific sources—and other research ... Read More