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Dr Huberman, who has more than 5million subscribers to his YouTube channel, is paid by 15 wellness brands to promote products that make health-boosting promises.

The Stanford neuroscientist is highly credentialed and endearingly earnest on his popular wellness podcast, but is now facing claims against his credibility

Yes, conspiracy narratives are everywhere. But it’s not as bad as you think

Jonathan Jarry is a science communicator for the McGill Office for Science and Society and the co-host of The Body of Evidence podcast. He was trained and worked for many years in the biomedical sciences.

In this issue of Amplify, Sandra E. Martin talks about astrology’s continued cultural appeal

The Montreal Childrens Hospital has removed a book from the oncology department that offered crystal therapy to young cancer patients.

The Democratic presidential challenger continues to espouse extreme ideas, but has dialed that messaging back in large public forums.

Marketers are cashing in on scientific language to sell health products, a trend known as "scienceploitation". The Federal Trade Commission has updated its guidelines for health-related products, but policing is difficult due to the sheer volume of brands. Suppliers market products using vague language such as “supports” or “boosts”, with disclaimers later stating that the claims have not been proven. To assess a products validity, the FTC recommends searching f...

Dubious claims in skincare, supplement and health food marketing are everywhere. Don’t fall for them.

New York Times: Dubious claims in product marketing are everywhere. Don’t fall for them.