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Why diet success stories can be misleading

Many people online claim to have the secret to weight loss after sharing their weight loss journey, but they can't all be trusted. We unpack what to look out for in this guide.
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I gained 2.5 million followers spreading pet health misinformation. Here's exactly how I did it.

Ex-misinfluencer exposes the reality on spreading online misinformation
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Jacob Smith posted a tofu video. Meta banned him under its 'terrorism' policy

A nutrition creator cooked tofu, drew a 'soy boy' backlash, and says Meta then banned him under its terrorism policy. What it reveals about platform power.
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Is Dr Eric Berg a real doctor? MD vs Chiropractor (D.C.) explained

Is Dr Eric Berg a real doctor? He's a chiropractor (D.C.), not an MD. Here's what 'Dr. Berg' actually means — and what it doesn't — for his viral health advice.
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