Founded in 1969, Quackwatch is an international network of people who are concerned about health-related frauds, myths, fads, fallacies, and misconduct.
. @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 https://t.co/Y17XwBVBfd and 'Go Viral' at https://t.co/6vOV7DN7G7. Try one and let us know what you think! #LiliCon
. @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: https://t.co/l9gPFJKcKV
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: https://t.co/CDoo80p7n0
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"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,"
https://t.co/cZSa6ppD5f
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. https://t.co/ROryRpXZba
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 https://t.co/9LlhnizrJG
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: https://t.co/m8HxZ4149M
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 https://t.co/xrLdl1ZeJk @ChrisMinnsMP@Unharmdotorg
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. 😠
https://t.co/mT6vknBwaS
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. https://t.co/ErIljLTDRp