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Health Disinformation and Miracle Diets: Alerts and Ministerial Observatory
On October 25, 2026, scientists warned about miracle diets promoted by influencers followed by millions of people, deemed potentially dangerous for health. The next day, an investigation highlighted the lucrative nature of medical disinformation on social media, notably on TikTok, and the State's difficulties in regulating this content; scientists also reacted to the dangers of nutrition coaches and influencers. On October 28, the Ministry of Health announced the creation of an Observatory for Health Disinformation, tasked with monitoring, analyzing and responding on social media. This announcement comes as nearly one in two French people said they had already believed a false health information, a proportion reaching 74% among 15-24-year-olds.
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Ongoing story bringing together 5 events nationwide, followed from 25 October 2026 to 29 October 2026. 8 articles from 6 sources (health, politics); last updated on 29 October 2026 at 06:00.
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- Bill proposed to protect scientists from conspiracy attacks29 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