# 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. 11 articles from 8 sources (health, politics); last updated on 29 October 2026 at 17:32. - Status: ongoing - Category: Health, Politics - Place: Nationwide - First detected: 25 October 2026 at 12:00 - Updated: 29 October 2026 at 17:32 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/61-health-misinformation-scientific-alerts-and-public-responses ## Timeline (6 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. 3 sources, 4 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 --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Health misinformation: scientific alerts and public responses”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/61-health-misinformation-scientific-alerts-and-public-responses Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology