# Health misinformation: scientific alerts and political responses in France > In late October 2026, scientists warn about miracle diets promoted by influencers and the dangers of certain nutrition practices. Investigations then highlight the lucrative nature of medical misinformation on social networks and the difficulties in regulating such content. On October 28, the Ministry of Health announces the creation of a Health Misinformation Observatory. On October 29, MP Yannick Neuder tables a bill providing for an infovigilance system, while Florian Philippot denounces a law he considers dictated by Big Pharma. On October 30, Yannick Neuder proposes an observatory attached to the HAS, a directory of reliable scientists and sanctions against certain abusive procedures. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 7 events nationwide, followed from 25 October 2026 to 30 October 2026. 14 articles from 10 sources (health, politics); last updated on 30 October 2026 at 19:00. - Status: ongoing - Category: Health, Politics - Place: Nationwide - First detected: 25 October 2026 at 12:00 - Updated: 30 October 2026 at 19:00 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/61-health-misinformation-scientific-alerts-and-political-responses-in-france ## Timeline (7 events) ### 25 October 2026 — [Régimes miracles promus par des influenceurs : des scientifiques alertent](https://acturadar.com/en/events/246-regimes-miracles-promus-par-des-influenceurs-des-scientifiques-alertent.md) Des influenceurs suivis par des millions de personnes promeuvent des régimes miracles potentiellement dangereux pour la santé. Des scientifiques tentent d'alerter face à ces pratiques. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 26 October 2026 — [The business of medical misinformation on social media](https://acturadar.com/en/events/790-the-business-of-medical-misinformation-on-social-media.md) An investigation highlights the lucrative nature of health misinformation and the state's difficulties in regulating such content, particularly on TikTok. 2 sources, 2 articles · Nationwide ### 26 October 2026 — [Des scientifiques alertent sur les coachs en nutrition et régimes miracles](https://acturadar.com/en/events/612-des-scientifiques-alertent-sur-les-coachs-en-nutrition-et-regimes-miracles.md) Une enquête met en lumière les dangers des coachs en nutrition et influenceurs promouvant des régimes miracles sur les réseaux sociaux, face auxquels des scientifiques réagissent. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 28 October 2026 — [The Health Ministry launches a Health Misinformation Observatory](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2744-the-health-ministry-launches-a-health-misinformation-observatory.md) Nearly half of French people say they have believed false health information, up to 74% among 15-24 year olds. The Health Ministry announces the creation of a Health Misinformation Observatory tasked with monitoring, analyzing and responding to health misinformation on social media. 2 sources, 2 articles · Nationwide ### 29 October 2026 — [Bill proposed to protect scientists from conspiracy attacks](https://acturadar.com/en/events/3538-bill-proposed-to-protect-scientists-from-conspiracy-attacks.md) MP Yannick Neuder has tabled a bill providing for an expert-driven infovigilance system to combat health disinformation. 5 sources, 6 articles · Nationwide ### 29 October 2026 — [Philippot dénonce une loi « dictée par Big Pharma » à l'Assemblée](https://acturadar.com/en/events/4054-philippot-denonce-une-loi-dictee-par-big-pharma-a-l-assemblee.md) 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. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 30 October 2026 — [Yannick Neuder propose un observatoire de la désinformation en santé](https://acturadar.com/en/events/5305-yannick-neuder-propose-un-observatoire-de-la-desinformation-en-sante.md) Le député Droite républicaine Yannick Neuder propose la création d'un observatoire de la désinformation en santé auprès de la HAS, un annuaire de scientifiques fiables et des sanctions contre certaines procédures abusives. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Health misinformation: scientific alerts and political responses in France”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/61-health-misinformation-scientific-alerts-and-political-responses-in-france Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology