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Celebrity Health Myths on Social Media

The spread of health myths linked to celebrities on social media platforms, and the role of platform design and influencer marketing in this phenomenon.

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Feb 3, 2026

How have social media influencers amplified or misattributed medical advice about gelatin and weight loss?

Social media influencers have amplified and sometimes misattributed medical advice about gelatin and weight loss by repackaging an appealing kernel of truth into simplified, attention-grabbing claims ...

Jan 26, 2026

How do social media attribution practices lead to celebrity-linked health myths, and what tools identify the original source?

Social media attribution practices — loose linking, resharing without context, and visible social endorsements — create fertile ground for by making anecdote look like evidence and amplifying trust in...