Misinformation Epidemic: Why Health “Hacks” And Unsubstantiated Claims Are Undermining Public Health
• Health misinformation is evolving and becoming more complex, making it harder to identify and combat • Misinformation is undermining trust in public health experts and institutions • Artificial intelligence is enabling more sophisticated false claims that are difficult to distinguish from facts • Watch for unsubstantiated "health hacks" and emotional appeals lacking evidence • Validate medical claims with doctors, health agencies, and trusted long-term resources