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Half of US adults under 50 get health info from influencers, Pew finds

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A recent Pew Research Center survey indicates that half of U.S. adults under 50 now rely on social media influencers for health information, primarily on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. The majority of these influencers are not medical professionals, often sharing personal experiences rather than expert advice. This trend raises concerns about the spread of health misinformation, especially as trust in traditional medical professionals has declined significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic. AI

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Half of US adults under 50 get health info from influencers, Pew finds

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Mia Osmonbekov ·

    Half of U.S. adults under 50 get health information from influencers who mostly aren’t medical professionals, Pew finds

    As trust in medical institutions erodes, more older adults seek their information online in moms, coaches and entrepreneurs.

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