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Young Adults Recall Health Advice From Online Strangers More Than Doctors, Study Finds
Key Takeaways
- A new study in Health Communication, involving University of Delaware assistant professor Emily Pfender, examines the memorable health messages young adults receive on social media.
- Participants recalled health guidance from influencers and strangers online more often than from doctors, friends or family members.
- Most participants did not follow the influencer responsible for the message, and some remembered the advice for more than six years.
- Memorable messages ranged from problematic universal prescriptions — such as mouth tape for jaw shape, daily spearmint tea for PCOS and avoiding seed oils — to empowering ideas about holistic health and mental well-being.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com