Social media influencers are pushing misleading medical tests to millions of followers, often omitting critical risks and exaggerating benefits, a University of Sydney-led study has found. The research, which analysed nearly 1000 posts on Instagram and TikTok, revealed that influencers were promoting controversial screening tests—such as full-body MRIs, genetic cancer […]
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Millions of Australians are in the dark about what their health insurance policies actually cover, leaving them vulnerable to unexpected medical expenses. A recent Finder survey of 1,008 respondents – 438 of whom have health insurance – revealed that 1 in 2 policyholders (50%) mistakenly believed they were covered for […]
