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MNN Global · January 15, 2026 · 1 min read

Hospital warns over fake doctor-endorsed weight loss videos

What happened: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust has issued an alert about online videos falsely showing its clinicians promoting weight loss patches.

Why it matters:

  • Misleading videos could harm public trust in medical professionals.
  • People may be misled into using unproven or unsafe weight loss products.

MNN Take: The hospital is clarifying that its staff are not involved in these videos, highlighting the need for caution when encountering health claims online.

Sources: BBC Health (Lifestyle)