More of us are getting medical advice and wellness tips from social media. But with influencers promoting information that ranges from misleading to downright fraudulent, Helen Coffey investigates why we’re willing to put our health in the hands of unqualified strangers
Wellness TikTok is rife with dangerous health advice, echoing the Belle Gibson scandal. A high percentage of Brits, especially Gen Z, seek wellness tips on social media and often try health "hacks", despite potential adverse effects. Some trends pose real health risks, and a significant portion of Gen Z trust social media over doctors for health advice.
