Bad Influence
| Författare | |
|---|---|
| Förlag | Oneworld Publications |
| Format | Inbunden |
| Språk | Engelska |
| Antal sidor | 384 |
| Vikt | 0 |
| Utgiven | 2026-01-22 |
| ISBN | 9780861549887 |
<strong>You used to see a doctor. Now you go online.</strong>
<strong>'Your definitive guide to separating medical facts from online fiction.' Adam Kay, author of <em>This is Going to Hurt</em></strong>
<strong>'This superb book is an essential guide to the wild world of internet health.' Chris van Tulleken, author of<em> Ultra-Processed People</em></strong>
Want to track your blood sugar? Your heart rate? Your sleep? You can.
Need to focus? Want to lose weight? Build muscle? Get pregnant? Advice is just a click away.
As NHS patients face terrible delays for treatment and face-to-face GP appointments disappear altogether, influencers have stepped into the breach. From doctors promoting untested therapies to celebrities selling solutions, these self-styled experts radiate wellness and guarantee results.
Exploring the transformation of a healthcare system driven by online trends, Dr Deborah Cohen reveals the truth behind Ozempic influencers, AI-powered diagnoses, 'preventative' screening and Instagram's favourite wearable tech.
<em>Bad Influence</em> is about the commodification of health in an age of anxiety and why we can no longer distinguish medicine from marketing.
<strong>'In a world where online medical opinions are fast and often dodgy, this is the perfect antidote.' Prof. Kevin Fong</strong>
