Some TikTok users trust medical influencers more than their own doctors

Medical misinformation is a significant issue on TikTok. The app has been populated with misleading videos discussing topics like steroids, ADHD, and acetaminophen. Despite TikTok's preventative measures, those videos continue to be a thorn in its side. What mechanisms allow health misinformation to spread on TikTok? A research team led by Dr. Suzanne Makarem of Virginia Commonwealth University studied medical influencers on TikTok and put forth a compelling idea: Viewers might be putting too much faith in the doctors they see on the For You Page. Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.

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