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

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

Shared experiences and success stories can make unapproved weight-loss drugs seem trustworthy. Here’s what research on social identity reveals.

03.11.2026 10

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Andy Levy

How misinformation may be fuelling teen vaping

Teen vaping offers a powerful lesson in how misinformation shapes behaviour.

11.12.2025 30

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Andy Levy

Why teenagers won’t quit vaping, even when the risks are clear – a psychologist explains

Teen vaping offers a powerful lesson in how misinformation shapes behaviour.

11.12.2025 40

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How cancer misinformation exploits the way we think

Why false cancer claims feel true and what to do about it.

08.09.2025 30

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Andy Levy