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Australian doctors link social media to rising health anxiety

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Australian doctors are concerned that social media platforms are exacerbating health anxiety among the public. While consumer health tests can empower individuals to monitor their well-being, they are also contributing to excessive body monitoring and heightened anxiety. This trend is being observed and discussed within the medical community. AI

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Australian doctors link social media to rising health anxiety

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    Australian doctors say health anxiety is being fuelled by social media By Scout Wallen Doctors say consumer health tests can encourage people to be more proacti

    Australian doctors say health anxiety is being fuelled by social media By Scout Wallen Doctors say consumer health tests can encourage people to be more proactive about their health, but they are also leading to increased body monitoring and health anxiety. https://www. abc.net.a…

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