Why people trust weight-loss drug advice on social media, even when it may be misleading

By Andy Levy, Reader in Psychology, Edge Hill University

Imagine scrolling through social media and seeing dramatic weight-loss results from people taking Mounjaro, Wegovy or Ozempic. They share photographs, discuss side effects and recommend ways to get the best results.

These personal stories can feel convincing, especially when they come from people with similar experiences. For someone struggling with their weight, advice from a supportive online community may seem more relatable than information from a medical professional.

A

Read complete article

~	How North Korea became a world leader in state-sponsored hacking

~	Stone age hunters in northern Europe may have used poison arrows to hunt big prey

~	Five ways that sea-level rise affects your daily life, even if you live inland

~	25 years of the Police Service of Northern Ireland: the leadership and culture challenges that remain

~	Sunscreen myths explained: the truth about beef tallow, cancer and vitamin D

~	RBA hikes interest rates to an 18-year high, warning inflation will hurt for another year

~	Mali: Still no accountability six months after abduction of pro-democracy politician Mountaga Tall and his son

~	A year after the military coup: authoritarian practices dash Gen Z aspirations for a new Madagascar

~	View from The Hill: Jim Chalmers has a lot of weight on his shoulders in the run-up to Christmas

~	Constantly on edge at work? It could be anticipatory stress