Peptides, Mouth Tape, Raw Milk & More: What’s Worth the Hype?Learn the evidence on social media wellness trends and how to discuss with your patients (and friends!) without being dismissive (or falling for the hype). Explore viral trends like peptides, red light masks, sleepy girl mocktails and mouth taping along with understanding influencer incentives for promoting wellness trends. We’re joined by infectious disease epidemiologist and science communicator Jessica Malaty Rivera to talk evidence, uncertainty, misinformation, and trust, @jessicamalatyrivera, (JPHMP, @jessicamalatyrivera, Making Science Make Sense Substack),Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro Case Why health information spreads on social media Talking to patients about viral wellness trends Peptides Red light masks Mouth taping Sleepy girl mocktails Raw milk and the appeal-to-nature fallacy Fibermaxxing Contrast therapy and cold plunging Take-home points Outro Credits Producers, Writers, Show Notes, Infographics, Cover Art:: Rand Mudafr, Leah Witt Gaspard, MD Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Reviewer: Sai Achi, MD MBA FACP Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Jessica Malaty Rivera DisclosuresJessica Malaty Rivera reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: Continuing Education CompanyFor Curbsiders listeners, there’s also an exclusive offer: use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts. Visit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders to learn more.Sponsor: QuinceDownload the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/curb. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. Sponsor: UpToDateFor a limited time, Curbsiders listeners can get 10% off UpToDate packages with code CURB3 . Visit store.uptodate.com Sponsor: GustoTry Gusto today at gusto.com/CURB, and get three months free when you run your first payroll.

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