In the last few years, perhaps because of the internet, and also because of the COVID pandemic itself, we've seen a barrage of misinformation in the realm of health like never before - whether it's home remedies, easy immunity boosters, or even unscientific use of medication like Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine.

But, through the pandemic years, some people have been fighting against this barrage, particularly online.

On this episode of News and Views, we speak to Hepatologists Dr Abby, Phillip, known online as TheLiverDoc, and YouTuber and science communicator, Pranav Radhakrishnan (ScienceIsDope) about the trials of debunking health misinformation online, facing trolls, and why it's so important to tackle them head on.

In the last few years, perhaps because of the internet, and also because of the <a href="https://www.thequint.com/fit/childhood-vaccines-went-down-during-covid-pandemic-unicef-report">COVID pandemic</a> itself, we've seen a barrage of misinformation in the realm of health like never before - whether it's home remedies, easy immunity boosters, or even unscientific use of medication like<a href="https://www.thequint.com/fit/coronavirus/vaccine-treatment/ivermectin-doesnt-work-why-are-we-still-recommending-it"> Ivermectin </a>and Hydroxychloroquine.
But, through the <a href="https://www.thequint.com/fit/caring-for-my-child-with-autism-spectrum-a-mothers-pandemic-diary">pandemic years</a>, some people have been fighting against this barrage, particularly online.
On this episode of <a href="https://www.thequint.com/news-and-views">News and Views</a>, we speak to Hepatologists Dr Abby, Phillip, known online as TheLiverDoc, and YouTuber and science communicator, Pranav Radhakrishnan (ScienceIsDope) about the trials of debunking health misinformation online, facing trolls, and why it's so important to tackle them head on.

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