Is there a safe space online to get proper medical advice? Experts say proceed with caution. Still, there's room for community.

Understanding the Context

MSN: ‘Misinformation spreads fast via personal stories’: Appraising the rise of Reddit for health advice ‘The NHS was very black and white in its advice, whereas on Reddit there was more nuanced conversation as well as people sharing what they did - and even how things turned out.’ It was the personal ... ‘Misinformation spreads fast via personal stories’: Appraising the rise of Reddit for health advice USA TODAY on MSN: A breast cancer diagnosis sent her to Reddit. Here's what she found. A breast cancer diagnosis sent her to Reddit.

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Here's what she found. Women's Health: ‘Misinformation spreads quickly through personal stories’: The rise of Reddit as our go-to health scroll ‘Misinformation spreads quickly through personal stories’: The rise of Reddit as our go-to health scroll