YouTube cracks down on cancer treatment misinformation in updated health policy

YouTube is removing content promoting harmful or ineffective cancer treatments that contradict health authorities.
The policy prohibits content discouraging seeking professional medical treatment for cancer.
YouTube will assess public health risk, official guidance, and susceptibility to misinformation when enforcing the policy.
The platform aims to promote cancer information from authoritative sources like Mayo Clinic.
Exceptions may be made for content deemed in the public interest, but criteria is unclear.