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This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2026.

With long waits for treatment and fewer face‑to‑face GP appointments, influencers have stepped into the breach. From doctors promoting untested therapies to celebrities selling solutions, these self-styled experts radiate wellness and guarantee results.

Award-winning broadcaster, medical journalist and author of this year’s , joins doctor, author and presenter to delve into her latest book. Together, they will explore the transformation of a healthcare system driven by online trends, the truth behind Ozempic influencers, AI-powered diagnoses, ‘preventative’ screening and Instagram’s favourite wearable tech.

This event is part of the Trivedi Science Book Prize talks strand at Summer Science Exhibition 2026.

Attending the event

This event will be held in Theatre 1 at the Royal Society on Saturday 4 July 2026, 12pm – 12.40pm.

• Free to attend as part of Summer Science Exhibition on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to seat availability. We recommend that visitors arrive 10-15 minutes before the session
• Eventbrite tickets for Summer Science Exhibition are recommended, with only a limited number of walk-up tickets released on the day
• Suitable for students aged 14+
• This talk will take place in person
• A recording of this talk will be available later on the
• Live subtitles will be available
• Travel and accessibility information and details on planning your visit - contact us directly to arrange any specific accessibility requirements
• Food and drink will be available for purchase at our onsite café

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