The health trends taking over your feed: What UAE doctors want you to know
Dubai: Social media has made health information more accessible than ever, but UAE doctors are warning residents not to mistake viral advice for medically sound guidance. From extreme fasting and “detox” diets to unverified supplements, appearance-driven “maxxing” trends, and home remedies, health-related content can spread rapidly online without taking into account a person’s medical history,…
Dubai: Social media has made health information more accessible, but UAE doctors warn residents not to blindly follow viral advice without considering individual medical histories. Trends like extreme fasting, detox diets, and unverified supplements can be unsafe for some people, especially when self-diagnosing or treating without medical supervision.
Dr. Bassam Mohammed, an emergency specialist, emphasizes that popularity does not equate to medical proof, and evidence, safety, and personal medical needs should always come first. While social media can encourage patients to engage more with their health, doctors urge caution against relying solely on online content. Patients should bring up online advice during consultations so doctors can clarify whether it's supported by evidence or potentially misleading.
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