TikTok Healthcare

Before you trust that TikTok health hack, ask yourself, who’s actually behind the screen? How many of those tips are legit? Let’s unpack what the recent studies say.  TikTok isn’t just dance videos anymore. It’s become a major hub for health info.  Interestingly, users said that they see health content from both professionals and general users, but prefer health advice from professionals. However, since most creators aren’t doctors, the influencers end up reaching more people. On the flip side, many TikTok health videos come from people with no medical background. Research shows lots of those claims are oversimplified or misleading, especially on nutrition, weight loss, and self-treatment. TikTok can spread great info when health professionals post it. But for anything serious or personal, a doctor is still your best bet

So next time you see a health video on TikTok, check out who posted it (doctor, influencer, or random user). Follow eHealthyinfo for evidence-based health news.