Q&A: Medical Affairs with Dr. Jenny Yu
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You know how Healthline articles often say “Medically reviewed by [name]”? You can thank? Jenny Yu, MD FACS , and her team for that. Dr. Yu’s team ensures medical integrity across?all?of our content, products, and services. In her very own words, the Medical Affairs network “champions for evidence-based science, sources, and context for our readers so that the legwork is done for them in finding credible information.” Shout-out to our list of incredible experts who help us do this every day! Below, Dr. Yu talks about how to feel more empowered when reading articles or seeing a doctor.
*This interview has been edited for length and clarity, originally featured in?Healthline Wellness Wire.
Q: When you see a health-related post on social media that you want to make sure is true, how do you go about fact-checking it? Which sites do you visit?
A:?An obvious one is Healthline because I know we’ve done the legwork for our readers. But I’m also a science nerd, so I’m on sites such as?PubMed,?Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and?Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?digging into studies, guidelines, and analyzing the evidence.
Q: Many young people now get their health information from social media, especially TikTok. Do you think there’s any upside to social media when it comes to helping people with their health?
A:?Humans are social animals, and social media helps people feel connected. It’s a space to share lived experiences. In that connection, people are finding community for dealing with health issues. That’s the upside.
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Q: How does Healthline ensure the medical integrity and accuracy of our content? What makes us different from influencers on TikTok?
A:?All of our information is medically reviewed by experts –– physicians, nurses, psychologists, etc. The credentialed experts are reviewing for accuracy and context.I know it’s difficult to decipher medical information. At Healthline, the collaboration of the medical and editorial teams is making sure that science is presented in an engaging and relatable way.
Q: Do you have any advice or words of encouragement for folks who fear going to the doctor, for whatever reason?
A:?As with anything else, you need to?find the right connection. Use your friends and family network [and] trusted sites to understand the expertise. But if you don’t feel that you’re connected, it’s OK to seek care somewhere else. Fear melts away when you have found comfort in your doctor.
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