Finding health advice on social media is easier than knowing which claims to trust
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Finding health advice on social media is easier than knowing which claims to trust
In the corners of social media dominated by wellness content, influencers recommend an assortment of treatments and products to support weight loss, fight exhaustion or promote other desired health ...ABC News - 4d -
Finding health advice on social media is easier than knowing which claims to trust
In the corners of social media dominated by wellness content, influencers recommend an assortment of treatments and products to support weight loss, fight exhaustion or promote other desired health ...ABC News - 4d -
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