Medical misinformation isn’t just wrong—it’s deadly. The video you’re about to watch provides crucial warnings about fake medical posts circulating on the internet and Substack. It’s a message everyone needs to see, and sharing it could literally save lives.
Substack and similar platforms have created an ecosystem where anyone can present themselves as a medical authority. These aren’t obviously crazy conspiracy theories anymore—they’re sophisticated, well-written posts with citations and scientific language that make dangerous claims seem credible. They tell cancer patients to avoid chemotherapy. They convince parents that vaccines cause autism. They persuade diabetics to stop taking insulin. And people die believing they made informed choices.
The business model drives the problem. Writers who make extreme medical claims build larger audiences than those providing accurate information. Controversy and fear drive subscriptions. There’s no fact-checking, no editorial oversight, no accountability when someone follows bad advice and dies.
We can’t rely on platforms to police themselves. But we can fight back by educating people about how to spot medical misinformation and by reporting dangerous content when we see it.
Watch this video. Share it with your family, friends, and social networks. Forward it to anyone you know who gets health information online. When you encounter medical posts making extraordinary claims—especially on Substack—report them. Flag them to the platform. Warn others in the comments.
Medical misinformation spreads because we let it spread. Every share of this warning is a potential life saved. Every report of dangerous content is a step toward accountability.
