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Health-Related Advertising

The topic is about how health-related advertising and influencer claims can be misleading.

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Jan 18, 2026
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How do tabloids and rumor sites typically source unverified celebrity health claims, and how can readers verify them?

Tabloids and rumor sites typically assemble unverified celebrity health claims by mixing flimsy sourcing—anonymous insiders, doctored endorsements, and look-alike “news” formats—with emotional hooks a...

Jan 22, 2026

How have social media narratives and celebrity endorsements influenced patient decisions to refuse or delay standard oncologic treatment?

Social media narratives and have become powerful forces shaping how people understand , sometimes nudging patients toward beneficial actions like screening and peer support and other times amplifying ...