A nomination for US surgeon general has been made by President Donald Trump. The nominee is a health and wellness influencer with a large following on social media and a podcast. This person's perspective has been shared with the public before, and will be heard again during a senate confirmation hearing.

Experts note that the way people receive health information has changed due to social media. The lines between authority and expertise have become blurred.

Further details about the nomination and its potential impact on public health are available from the source.