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FDA Social Media Health Fraud Regulation

The FDA's regulation and enforcement of health fraud and misinformation on social media platforms, including its guidance documents, enforcement tools, and coordination with other agencies.

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Jan 25, 2026

What regulatory steps has the FDA taken against social‑media health fraud and what recourse exists for victims?

The has updated guidance, drafted social‑media–specific rules, and leaned on traditional enforcement tools—warning letters, guidance documents, and referrals to other agencies—to address health fraud ...

Jan 31, 2026

Which viral diet trends have been falsely attributed to doctors, and how can consumers verify medical endorsements?

Social platforms have amplified that are sometimes framed as coming from “doctors” or medical authority—examples include celery-juice evangelism popularized by the self-styled “Medical Medium,” broad ...

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FDA Social Media Health Fraud Regulation

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What regulatory steps has the FDA taken against social‑media health fraud and what recourse exists for victims?

Which viral diet trends have been falsely attributed to doctors, and how can consumers verify medical endorsements?