Signal
Pew Research Data Reveals Young Women Increasingly Rely on Social Media Influencers for Healthcare Guidance
- Category
- · Report · Global
- Date
- September 4, 2026
- Source
- OVUM

Summary
A new Pew Research Center study indicates that 57 percent of women aged 18-29 source health information from influencers, significantly outbalancing their male counterparts. This shift signals a fundamental change in how the next generation of female patients validates medical information and selects wellness products.
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Sources
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