Top medical advice from doctors that went viral in 2025
In recent years, social media has become something more than a space for entertainment or connections. It has now become a platform which is being used to promote information and awareness. Medical experts including doctors, nutritionists, fitness trainers and other health practitioners use social media platforms such as Instagram, Youtube and X to spread awareness and give advice and guidance. Here are some of the most popular and influential medical advice that went viral in the year 2025. Earlier it was believed that to keep heart health in check, walking 10k steps was a non-negotiable. This year, the hyped benchmark of walking 10,000 steps was widely challenged by many health experts. In fact, in the middle of the year, a study published in The Lancet found that those who walked around 7000 daily steps had a 25% lower risk of cardiovascular disease.