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)