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Founded in 1969, Quackwatch is an international network of people who are concerned about health-related frauds, myths, fads, fallacies, and misconduct.

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Joined August 2021
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. @Quackwatch21's Bill London just briefed us on the interactive consumer health class he teaches at @CalStateLA. Some social media literacy games they explore in the course are "Bad News' at getbadnews.com and 'Go Viral' at goviralgame.com. Try one and let us know what you think! #LiliCon
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. @Quackwatch21 combats medical misinformation, one myth at a time. Through evidence-based analysis, they expose practices and claims that threaten public trust. Their mission is to educate the public and promote rational health choices. Learn more: ow.ly/b2RB50TVMbq
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Here's your reminder to check out (and bookmark) @Quackwatch21’s new “RFK, Jr. Watch” resource page for a comprehensive look at @RobertKennedyJr’s long anti-science history and the latest stories relating to his nomination: ow.ly/pMaL50Us4v2
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(Australia) #ArmaForce #supplements #LiverFailure youtube.com/watch?v=VXtvC79O…
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#wakefield #cancer #quackery "Alternative therapies are often promoted as 'cancer cures', but they are unproven and have not been scientifically tested. They may cause harm or suffering to those who use them instead of conventional medical treatments," abc.net.au/news/2024-09-04/e…
'Incredibly irresponsible': Doctor slams Elle Macpherson's breast cancer treatment decision

'Incredibly irresponsible': Doctor slams Elle Macpherson's breast cancer treatment decision

Elle Macpherson has shared her life lessons in a new memoir, but revelations about her breast cancer treatment have come under fire from experts.

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WHO Systematic Review of RF and Cancer sciencebasedmedicine.org/who… via @sciencebasedmed

WHO Systematic Review of RF and Cancer | Science-Based Medicine

In our increasingly technological world, we are constantly exposed to radio frequency electromagnetic waves (RF-EMF). It would certainly be inconvenient, to say the least, if this ubiquitous and esse

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Not unusual #naturopathy. bbc.com/news/articles/cr7rpy…

Hemel Hempstead doctor who put children at risk struck off

Dr Jean Monro suggested "flawed" and "unconventional" treatments for two children, a tribunal finds.

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If you want to hear a good summary of the evidence of whether or not sees oils are killing you (they’re not) instead of listening to a talking brain worm make stuff up for 30 seconds, I recommend this episode of Science Vs. gimletmedia.com/amp/shows/sc…
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More rubbish pseudo-research sponsored by the 'Carstens Stiftung' edzardernst.com/2024/09/more… via @edzardernst
More rubbish pseudo-research sponsored by the ‘Carstens Stiftung’

More rubbish pseudo-research sponsored by the ‘Carstens Stiftung’

You might remember that I recently reported of TWO studies sponsored by the 'Carstens Stiftung' and wonder whether the second is any better that the first. Here is its published outline: Multimodal...

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There is a worrying trend in the legitimisation of pseudoscience through approval of degree courses in nonsense. Below is an example and issues are similar to AECC (A UK chiropractic college) becoming "Health Sciences University", see this by @edzardernst edzardernst.com/2024/08/aecc…
The ‘AECC’ changes its name to ‘Health Sciences University’ – does it deserve the new title?

The ‘AECC’ changes its name to ‘Health Sciences University’ – does it deserve the new title?

Yesterday, I was sent this OfS press release and asked to comment: Approval of proposed new name for AECC University College UKPRN: 10000163 The Office for Students (OfS) has approved the use of the...

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Seriously problematic. Canada's 1st university degree in traditional Chinese medicine cbc.ca/news/canada/kpu-tcm-b… Me: "in this age of misinformation, we should adhere to uniform scientific standards. There isn't East and West science: there is science. I worry that these kinds of programs legitimize pseudoscience." The balancing of "life force energy" = magical thinking. No evidence to support concept. by @TO_jwo via @cbcnews @CBCHealth cc @gorskon @EdzardErnst @jonathanstea @DrJenGunter
Canada's 1st university degree in traditional Chinese medicine is coming, but some are wary | CBC...

Canada's 1st university degree in traditional Chinese medicine is coming, but some are wary | CBC...

A forthcoming new bachelor's degree in traditional Chinese medicine marks a major step in its recognition in Canada, proponents say, and comes amid a growing international spotlight on traditional...

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In @Quackwatch21's latest Consumer Health Digest: ➡️ Dubious mental health practices spotlighted. ➡️ Psychologists question EMDR endorsements. ➡️ Segment of the life-coaching industry said to operate like a pyramid scheme. Read on: ow.ly/8e2Z50TaHme
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Nitazenes have arrived in Australia 😨 More potent than heroin or fentanyl, it’s time to stock the antidote in your first aid kit and have pill testing services available abc.net.au/news/2024-08-27/a… @ChrisMinnsMP @Unharmdotorg

'They shouldn't be left to die because they made a mistake': Calls for Australian nightspots to...

An international naloxone advocate says the anti-overdose medication should be as accessible as fire extinguishers and defibrillators, as deadly synthetic opioids infiltrate Australia's drug market.

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Rejecting evidence-based breast cancer treatment isn’t irresponsible (Elle Macpherson is free to choose what happens to her body). Cutting out the cancer & telling everyone you used “an intuitive, heart-led, holistic approach” is irresponsible. 😠 theguardian.com/society/arti…
Crucial information missing in Elle Macpherson breast cancer story, experts warn

Crucial information missing in Elle Macpherson breast cancer story, experts warn

Many media reports based on the supermodel’s interview with the Australian Women’s Weekly lack detail about the cancer and risk misinforming people

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A dietary supplement has (so far) killed 5 people in Japan edzardernst.com/2024/04/a-di… via @edzardernst
A dietary supplement has (so far) killed 5 people in Japan

A dietary supplement has (so far) killed 5 people in Japan

It has been reported that 5 people who took a Japanese health supplement have died and more than 100 have been hospitalized as of Friday, a week after a pharmaceutical company issued a recall of the...

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Wet cupping in the management of cervical spondylosis? No! edzardernst.com/2024/04/wet-… via @edzardernst
Wet cupping in the management of cervical spondylosis? No!

Wet cupping in the management of cervical spondylosis? No!

Cervical spondylosis is a chronic degenerative process of the cervical spine characterized by pain in neck, degenerative changes in intervertebral disc and osteophyte formation. The present study was...

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The threats to chiropractic: science, the impact of EBM, accountability to authorities and third party-payers edzardernst.com/2024/04/the-… via @edzardernst
The threats to chiropractic: science, the impact of EBM, accountability to authorities and third...

The threats to chiropractic: science, the impact of EBM, accountability to authorities and third...

It does not happen often, but when it does, it should be aknowledged. I am speaking of papers from chiropractors that make sense. If you are interested in chiropractic, I do encourage you to read the...

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The Effects of Medical Misinformation on the Public edzardernst.com/2024/04/the-… via @edzardernst
The Effects of Medical Misinformation on the Public

The Effects of Medical Misinformation on the Public

An interesting and fully referenced (205 references) article caught my attention; it seems highly relevant to the discussions we are having on this blog. Let me show you the abstract: Medical...

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Preventing the spread of vaccine misinformation without infringing on free speech protections is at the heart of a landmark case now before the U.S. Supreme Court. Learn more in this MedPage Today op-ed coauthored by AMA president @DoctorJesseMD. spr.ly/6015ZF7gL
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Toxic heavy metals and undeclared drugs in Asian herbal medicines: Trends in Pharmacological Sciences cell.com/trends/pharmacologi…
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