Fortune iconFortuneJun 18, 2026

Half of U.S. adults under 50 get health information from influencers who mostly aren’t medical professionals, Pew finds

As trust in medical institutions erodes, more older adults seek their information online in moms, coaches and entrepreneurs.

Half of U.S. adults under 50 get health information from influencers who mostly aren’t medical professionals, Pew finds

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