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The Belle Gibson scandal: how wellness misinformation endangers public health

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Are podcast hosts spreading health misinformation? What the latest studies reveal

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Steven Bartlett’s podcast and the spread of health misinformation: a doctor’s response

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Understanding seed oil cards: the risks of mislabelling allergies

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