Modern-Day Snake Oil: How Wellness Influencers Gained the Power to Spread Health Misinformation

At the age of 18, I graduated from the pediatrician I’d seen since birth and entered the world of adult health care. It was the last time I had a consistent primary care doctor.

I still get a physical every year, but it’s usually with a new doctor each time, depending on multiple factors: my location, my insurance and which office answers the phone — usually after a few calls and never-ending hold music. Timely appointments are tough to come by, so if I need immediate attention, I’ll head to an urgent…