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Two individuals sit facing each other in a vividly stylized, surreal environment filled with bold, geometric shapes and gradients of neon pink, green, and yellow. One wears a black hat and long hair, the other has short hair, both dressed in dark shirts—suggesting a dramatic or contemplative encounter in a dreamlike or metaphorical setting.

Are podcast hosts spreading health misinformation? What the latest studies reveal

Studies show podcast hosts frequently spread health misinformation without realising it. Here's how to identify it and why it matters for public health.

A confused-looking man stands with arms raised against a colorful background, surrounded by the word “misinformation” written in multiple languages—including English, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and Chinese. The image, created by FoodFacts.org, highlights the global spread of misinformation, particularly on social media, and accompanies an article about how detractors use falsehoods to deflect accountability in food and health debates.

Exposing misinformation: how influencers twist the truth on social media

Misinformation Detractors: How Social Media Influencers Deflect Accountability in Nutrition Conversations

A woman in a polka dot blouse sits thoughtfully at a desk, staring at her laptop with a hand on her chin. This image represents the caution and critical thinking encouraged in the article, which guides readers on how to avoid falling for false or misleading nutrition information online by evaluating sources and identifying red flags.

Avoid false nutrition information online with our practical guide.

Nutrition misinformation is everywhere online — but it gets easier to spot once you know the signs. Here are the key red flags to watch for.

A close-up of a bright yellow traffic light glowing green against a blue sky. The image reflects the article’s critique of oversimplified “traffic light” nutrition labels, symbolizing how such systems can give the green light to misleading health claims and contribute to nutrition misinformation on social media.

The Traffic Lights System: a guide to nutrition misinformation on social media

The Traffic Lights System is a guide explaining how nutrition misinformation works and why it spreads so fast.

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