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flag Study finds most social media posts about medical tests are misleading, often ignoring risks.

flag A recent study analyzed nearly 1,000 Instagram and TikTok posts about five controversial medical tests and found that most posts contained misleading information and only mentioned benefits, not risks. flag Eighty-four percent of the posts promoted the tests, while only 15% highlighted potential harms. flag The study also found that nearly 70% of influencers promoting these tests had a financial interest. flag The tests include full-body MRI scans, genetic cancer testing, blood tests for testosterone, AMH tests for egg count, and gut microbiome assessments. flag Researchers warn about the spread of health misinformation on social media.

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