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Prescriptions for controversial drug shot up 250% for cancer patients after Mel Gibson endorsement

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Prescriptions for controversial drug shot up 250% for cancer patients after Mel Gibson endorsement

You’ve heard of pseudoscience — but what about celebrity science? New research suggests a bombshell claim from Mel Gibson on influencer Joe Rogan’s popular podcast may have helped fuel a dramatic surge in prescriptions for an unproven cancer treatment. During the January 2025 episode, which racked up more than 60 million views in its first … Read more

4 prescriptions that treat the flu — including one that can stop you from being contagious in a day

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4 prescriptions that treat the flu — including one that can stop you from being contagious in a day

This year’s influenza virus has been dubbed the “super flu” for how quickly it’s spreading — and how hard it’s hitting. In fact, infections have broken records in New York, with 71,123 positive flu cases documented the week ending on Dec. 20 — the highest single-week total since tracking began in 2004. The CDC reports 4.6 million … Read more