Health Savvy You

How to Outsmart Health Misinformation!


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This final episode in our misinformation series isn’t just a wrap—it’s a challenge. We’ve learned what health misinformation is, how our brain and social circles make us vulnerable to it, why the line between experts and influencers is blurry, and even what role AI plays in all this.

Now it’s time to bring it all together.

In this episode, we walk through a viral health post that’s been all over Instagram lately—one that sounds science-y, promising, and totally believable. But is it true?

We’ll learn 5 essential red flags that smart health consumers must know when scrolling. We’re talking about missing study links, emotional manipulation, overconfident claims, and more. This isn’t just health literacy, it’s survival in a feed full of false health claims.

If you’ve ever sent a wellness reel to a friend or wondered, “Wait…is this even true?”, this episode is for you. We’re giving you the tools to spot sketchy health advice before it goes viral and before it misleads someone you care about.

Hit play, and get ready to become the most health-savvy person in your group chat.

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Health Savvy YouBy Navjot Buttar