Your Social Feed Is Buzzing With Health Advice. But Read This First.

Pew Research Center found that about 4 in 10 U.S. adults, and about half of those under 50, get health information from social media or podcasts.

Among more than 6,800 wellness influencers studied, only about 4 in 10 listed health-professional credentials, while many called themselves coaches or entrepreneurs.

Experts say people should check for clear qualifications, be skeptical of viral shock tactics, and compare claims with medical consensus.

The findings show how widely health advice spreads online and why basic fact-checking matters to avoid misleading or harmful guidance.