Active inoculation involves creating misinfo. It’s fun & effective! Imagine a child watching a magic show for the first time. One could explain how the tricks were done. Or you could teach them how to do the tricks themselves. 2/2 Article w/ resources: thinkingispower.com/how-to-inocula…

Last week Robert F. Kennedy Jr spewed nonsense on Joe Rogan with amazing ignorance to reality. Here I refute his claims about #glyphosate point-by-point. It is amazing how clueless he is, even on the easy stuff. share.transistor.fm/s/8bdface4

Grocery stores should ban filming inside. That would instantly solve >90% of the health misinformation we see online. 👍🏼

Media outlet websites, social media, messaging peer-to-peer... These platforms are essentially unregulated. This means misinformation & disinformation live alongside truthful information. It is up to EVERYONE to play a role in ensuring what gets circulated online is accurate.

"Viewing ideal videos or images increased body dissatisfaction & negative mood... "..and increased women’s self-objectification." sciencedirect.com/science/articl… by Jasmine Fardouly et al. cc Jennifer Gunter Dr. Jonathan N. Stea

🚨⚖️ NEW CASE ⚖️🚨 When Dr Aseem Malhotra spread covid vaccine scares, the General Medical Council refused to investigate. Now we’re helping a doctor make sure the regulator does its job. goodlaw.social/h2h

Disappointing to see this LA Times "self-care" gift guide claiming health improvements without any scientific evidence that these products actually work. latimes.com/lifestyle/stor… cc: Timothy Caulfield What are some of the issues? A THREAD:

Hardcover of my book is over 50% off, makes a great Christmas present! amazon.com/Natural-Nature…

After talking 3 clients out of doing at-home enemas to ‘detox & cleanse’ + after removing a dubious ‘detoxifying’ herbal supplement from another client’s diet today, I’m jumping on the "You Don't Need a Detox" bandwagon. 👉 instagram.com/p/C1k45Nly-pT/…

Decades of data demonstrate conventional foods and GMOs are safe. American Academy of Pediatrics statement authors conveniently ignore decades of evidence and are promoting misinformation that will harm families and science literacy. #scicomm

I’m honoured to be part of this Mother Jones article re: the AAP’s ‘Use of GMO-Containing Food Products in Children’ report, which reads more like a poorly researched, highly biased & elitist opinion piece vs a thorough review of the literature motherjones.com/food/2024/01/a…

"Misconceptions about critical thinking include beliefs such as 'We are all born critical thinkers' or 'Critical thinking comes naturally' or 'I’m a critical thinker because I question authority.'" Thank you to Jon Guy (Stage 1 Turbo Answers) for writing this post! critikid.com/what-is-critic…

Why are we STILL ice bathing? When you look at the evidence, the cold water should be circling the drain. #icebathing #recovery My new column in Skeptical Inquirer: skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/why-… Don't want to read? Listen on Spotify instead: open.spotify.com/episode/3fk2ET…

We really need to talk about self treatment and supplements. It’s great marketing but the majority seriously lacks scientific evidence. These products are sold on good marketing and testimonials. The topic of this weeks podcast with Tessa Copp Thanks for this great piece

Glyphosate is one of the most vilified substances in modern pop culture. Here, Kevin Folta, Nicole Keller, and I discuss the science behind GM crops, glyphosate, and the ten most common claims about the herbicide in Skeptical Inquirer Read it here⬇️⬇️ skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/a-sk…

Hey American Academy of Pediatrics physicians- Your national organization published false information on #GMO in your flagship journal. We provide some clarifications here. Please use this to help inform choices for your patients, and reach out if you have questions. skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/a-sk…

Misinformation is amplified by influencers, celebrities, & social media. Falsehoods about prevention & treatment cause harm: people avoid things that pose no risk, forgo critical interventions, & engage in risky behaviors. Read my latest PS popsugar.com/health/breast-…

Raises a few questions about Elle Macpherson’s wellness guru, Simone Laubscher 👀👀👀 youtu.be/egralAt4mUw

RFK Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” draws wellness influencers to MAGA motherjones.com/politics/2024/… by Anna Merlan via Mother Jones ht Andrea C. Love, PhD Danielle Shine: "It’s perplexing that someone who seems to lack an understanding of basic science and promotes misinformation

Is that true? How to spot health misinformation online. By adrienne matei via The Guardian: theguardian.com/wellness/2025/… Featuring myself Danielle Shine Timothy Caulfield Andrea C. Love, PhD Jennifer Gunter Dr Michelle Wong et al.