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Misinformation on Weight Loss

The spread of misinformation on social media about quick fixes for weight loss, including the use of certain drugs and diets.

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Jan 18, 2026
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Which viral weight‑loss trends have been misattributed to medical personalities and how were those misattributions debunked?

Social platforms and headline hunting have repeatedly attached simple “fixes” to trusted medical authority or implied miraculous pharmacological shortcuts; examples include viral oat‑and‑lime drinks t...

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