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Michael Yeadon; or why we should listen to the scientists who listen to the scientists

Mark Horne -
Michael Yeadon, a former scientist at Pfizer, becoming one of the most prolific sources of pandemic pseudoscience shows that even experts aren't immune from misinformation
Health

Who is “That Girl”, and why do Gen Zs worship her routine?

Nursyazwani Jamil -
The "That Girl" social media trend promises an idealised glimpse at a perfect life, but sets unrealistic expectations for one-size-fits-all routines
Society

Norway banned the breeding of brachycephalic dogs – is it time for other countries to follow suit?

Robyn Lowe -
The breeding of brachycephalic dogs like bulldogs and King Charles spaniels results in health problems that should not be ignored or normalised
Alternative Medicine

Mothers-only Lockdown: postpartum confinement practices in Asia

Phoebe Lim -
Chinese Mothers routinely follow traditional postpartum confinement practices - but science suggests they could be doing more harm than good
Conspiracy Theories

David Icke and Brian Rose’s four-hour anti-vaxx misinformation marathon

Michael Marshall -
Failed mayoral candidate Brian Rose invited David Icke back to spend four hours spreading dangerous Covid misinformation, enabled by YouTube
Conspiracy Theories

There’s nothing to claims that Covid vaccines cause HIV – but that won’t stop them spreading

Alice Howarth -
The latest viral conspiracy theory about COVID-19 vaccines are that they cause HIV infection - based on misreading scientific articles from two years ago
Alternative Medicine

Medical mistrust: what to do when the evidence isn’t enough

Robyn Lowe -
Evidence alone isn't enough to persuade people that their healthcare professionals have their best interests at heart - we also need to actively listen to people's concerns
Media

Rather less than more: More or Less misses the mark on placebo effects

Mike Hall -
In praising the power of the placebo effect, the statistical sleuths at the BBC's More or Less cited small, subjective studies that have failed to replicate
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