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Health misinformation: scientific alerts and public responses
In late October 2026, scientists warned about influencers promoting potentially dangerous miracle diets for health. An investigation then highlighted the lucrative nature of medical misinformation on social networks and the state's difficulties in regulating such content, particularly on TikTok, while scientists reacted to the dangers of nutrition coaches. On October 28, the Ministry of Health announced the creation of a Health Misinformation Observatory, while nearly one in two French people say they have already believed false health information. On the same day, MP Yannick Neuder tabled a bill providing for an infovigilance system fed by experts. The same day, Florian Philippot denounced at the National Assembly a law he presents as 'dictated by Big Pharma' and called on MPs to reject it.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 6 events nationwide, followed from 25 October 2026 to 29 October 2026. 12 articles from 8 sources (health, politics); last updated on 29 October 2026 at 17:32.
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LatestPhilippot dénonce une loi « dictée par Big Pharma » à l'Assemblée
Florian Philippot affirme qu'une loi visant à encadrer le débat scientifique et médical arrive à l'Assemblée nationale et appelle les députés à la rejeter.
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Bill proposed to protect scientists from conspiracy attacks
MP Yannick Neuder has tabled a bill providing for an expert-driven infovigilance system to combat health disinformation.
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- Bill proposed to protect scientists from conspiracy attacks29 Oct
- Philippot dénonce une loi « dictée par Big Pharma » à l'Assemblée29 Oct
- The Health Ministry launches a Health Misinformation Observatory28 Oct
- Des scientifiques alertent sur les coachs en nutrition et régimes miracles26 Oct
- The business of medical misinformation on social media26 Oct
- Régimes miracles promus par des influenceurs : des scientifiques alertent25 Oct