It's impossible to be knowledgeable about all health claims, so Dr. Idrees Mughal recommends looking out for common tricks.
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- Bogus health advice is widespread online, and often follows a few strategies.
- Misinformation can harm a person's physical and mental health.
- Look out for big claims and conspiratorial tones, Dr. Idrees Mughal advised.
A doctor who challenges nutrition misinformation online and wrote a book about common tricks, listed red flags to look out for.