Can 'being a b****' really prevent autoimmune disease? Viral meme may hold some truth
Despite doctors affirming that suddenly being mean definitely can’t heal illness, the women of the internet have taken the meme and run with it
Assessment
A viral meme suggests that adopting a mean attitude could ward off autoimmune disease, but doctors firmly reject the idea. The meme's popularity among women online highlights how internet culture can amplify pseudoscience, even when medical professionals push back. The real story is whether public health messaging can counter the meme's spread.