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We Analyzed What TikTok Says About Medical Tests And Got a Nasty Shock : ScienceAlert

Last updated: February 28, 2025 10:58 pm
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In a recent post on Instagram, Kim Kardashian shared her experience of getting a full-body MRI scan and emphasized the potential life-saving benefits of such tests. However, what she failed to mention is the lack of evidence supporting the use of expensive scans like these for healthy individuals. In fact, these scans can lead to unnecessary diagnoses and treatments, causing more harm than good.

A new study published in JAMA Network Open analyzed nearly 1,000 Instagram and TikTok posts about five popular medical tests, including the full-body MRI scan. The study revealed that the majority of these posts were misleading, promoting tests that can do more harm than good for healthy people.

The five tests examined in the study include the full-body MRI scan, the “egg timer” test (AMH test), multi-cancer early detection blood tests, gut microbiome tests, and testosterone testing. While these tests may have value for certain individuals, they also carry the risk of overdiagnosis, leading to unnecessary treatments and wasted resources in the healthcare system.

For example, the full-body MRI scan claims to test for up to 500 conditions, including cancer, but there is no proven benefit for healthy individuals. Similarly, the “egg timer” test is often falsely promoted as a fertility test for healthy women, leading to increased fear and anxiety without reliable predictive value.

The study found that the influencers promoting these tests often failed to mention the potential harms associated with them. Only a small percentage of posts discussed the risk of overdiagnosis or provided scientific evidence. Additionally, many influencers had financial interests in promoting these tests, raising concerns about conflicts of interest.

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To address the spread of misleading medical information on social media, stronger regulation is needed to prevent the creation and dissemination of such content. While pre-bunking strategies and public education efforts can help, the responsibility ultimately lies with social media platforms to ensure that accurate and evidence-based information is prioritized.

In conclusion, it is essential to critically evaluate information about medical tests promoted by influencers on social media. If something sounds too good to be true, it likely is. By staying informed and questioning the validity of health claims, individuals can make more informed decisions about their healthcare.

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