In today’s podcast episode, we discuss why Americans are turning to social media for health advice, the kinds of help they are seeking, and how the information they receive compares with what they hear from their offline physicians. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analysts Rajiv Leventhal and Beth Snyder Bulik. Listen everywhere, or watch on YouTube and Spotify.

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Social Media’s Growing Role in Healthcare Decisions | Behind the Numbers

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