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Most people now encounter health advice on social media — and many act on it. In this episode, we examine why people turn to these platforms, how algorithms shape what we see, and who is most vulnerable to anxiety and harm from online health content.
What we cover:
• Why social media is a primary health source
• Engagement vs accuracy in algorithms
• Health anxiety and “cyberchondria”
• Safer ways to engage with health content
📖 Read the full episode summary, sources, and resources on our Substack:
👉www.theantisocialdoctors.com
By Sonia Singh MD & Rebecca Berens MDMost people now encounter health advice on social media — and many act on it. In this episode, we examine why people turn to these platforms, how algorithms shape what we see, and who is most vulnerable to anxiety and harm from online health content.
What we cover:
• Why social media is a primary health source
• Engagement vs accuracy in algorithms
• Health anxiety and “cyberchondria”
• Safer ways to engage with health content
📖 Read the full episode summary, sources, and resources on our Substack:
👉www.theantisocialdoctors.com