Can you trust Dr. TikTok? Exposing harmful health claims

From CBC News.

Marketplace investigated 200 health videos on TikTok and uncovered a troubling trend: misinformation is not only widespread, it’s thriving. We reveal how influencers are racking up views by pushing misleading or outright false health claims, often with no accountability.

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