More Gen Z individuals are ditching traditional search engines like Google for TikTok. And while TikTok is a place that encourages creativity and sharing experiences, it’s also a platform where anyone can share information.
Unfortunately, that means the possibility of harmful medical advice being shared without proper credentials or expertise.
We got the chance to talk to Shanthi Apollo from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan who shared three ways to spot unsound medical advice on social media or just anywhere online in general.