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As young women turn to social media for birth control advice, doctors try to counter misinformation

Some women are quitting hormonal birth control, even though they're not ready for pregnancy. Doctors warn some may be swayed ...

Social media helps and hurts when it comes to allergy and asthma education

From rare tick-borne meat allergy to everyday asthma, millions of people turn to social media for health advice. But new ...
The Meadville TribuneOpinion

Column: The dangers of AI fake doctors in social media ads

In an age where technology continues to infiltrate every facet of our lives, a new and disturbing trend is emerging on social ...
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They've got millions of social media followers — and an MD. Meet the doctors turned content creators fighting misinformation online.

Despite her large following, Grunch hasn’t quit her day job. Instead, she’s part of a growing number of medical professionals who are juggling their doctor’s office duties alongside TikToks. And it’s ...
The Herald BulletinOpinion

William Kolbe column: The dangers of AI fake doctors in social media ads

In an age where technology continues to infiltrate every facet of our lives, a new and disturbing trend is emerging on social ...

Is strep throat on the rise? Here's what Houston doctors say.

Social media users are claiming strep throat is skyrocketing, but Houston doctors say cases are typical for this time of year ...

More British Men Are Seeking Testosterone Therapy Because of Social Media: 'Unnecessary' Says NHS

The NHS reports a rise in men seeking testosterone therapy due to misleading social media claims. Experts warn of serious ...
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As young women turn to social media for birth control advice, doctors try to counter misinformation

Charlotte Freed first got a hormonal IUD when she was a teenager. She wasn't sexually active at the time, but she wanted to be protected from pregnancy before she started college. This was also a time ...