**Facebook Tests A “News” Feed For Health And Wellness**
(Facebook Tests A “News” Feed For Health And Wellness)
Facebook is starting a test. This test involves a new feature for its mobile app. The feature is a separate feed focused only on health and wellness content. The test is happening in the United States right now.
The company wants to see if users like having health information in one place. This new feed pulls together posts about health topics. It includes posts from friends, groups, and pages people follow. It also includes posts from health organizations. Facebook thinks this could help users find reliable health information more easily.
This feed works differently from the main News Feed. The main News Feed mixes many types of posts. The health feed will only show health-related content. Users can find it by tapping a new icon in the app. The icon looks like a heart.
Facebook says it is using its technology to pick the posts. The system learns what health topics interest each user. It then shows posts about those topics. The goal is to offer helpful information. Facebook also wants to fight health misinformation. The company says posts in this feed must follow its rules about health content.
The company is doing this test now because health topics are important. People often search for health information online. Facebook wants to make finding good health advice simpler. Other apps already have similar features for specific topics.
Facebook is talking with health experts about this test. The experts are helping Facebook understand user needs. Privacy is important. Facebook says it handles health information carefully. User health data won’t be shared without permission.
(Facebook Tests A “News” Feed For Health And Wellness)
This test is part of Facebook’s work on health tools. The company already has features like blood donation finders. It also has tools for preventing suicide. This new feed could add another way to support user health. The test will help Facebook decide if the feed is useful. It will see if users engage with it. Facebook might expand the test later. It might change the feature based on feedback.