It's been proven for decades. So why is misinformation so popular?
A study analyzed nearly 1,000 TikTok videos and found that misinformation about sunscreen attracted significantly higher engagement, despite 86.6 percent promoting its use. Michelle Wong, a science communicator, noted a growing volume of misleading claims, which experts warn could exacerbate skin cancer rates.
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