Why do Americans get information from health and wellness influencers, and how do they find them?

Short Reads | Pew Research Center · Sara Atske · last updated May 7, 2026 – 6:31 AM

Some 40% of U.S. adults say they ever get health and wellness information from social media influencers or podcasts. This analysis takes a deeper dive into the reasons Americans do this, how they come across these influencers and how they view the information these influencers offer. Some of the key takeaways: Other parts of this […]

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