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Health Fitness Revolution
1 month ago
OMG science

Dr. Peter Hotez Announces New Book "Under Siege: The Anti-Science Forces That Threaten Humanity"

Prominent scientists Dr. Peter Hotez and Dr. Michael E. Mann are combating the anti-science movement with their forthcoming book.
Dr. Hotez's invaluable contributions to combating misinformation and promoting clear communication during the pandemic are highly regarded. [ more ]
theconversation.com
2 months ago
LGBT

Pseudoscience Has Long Been Used to Oppress Transgender People

There have been three waves of opposition to transgender health care throughout history.
Backlash against gender-affirming care has historically been rooted in pseudoscience. [ more ]
The Nation
5 months ago
Public health

Why Don't Americans Believe in Science?

Dr. Peter Hotez's newest book, The Deadly Rise of Anti-science, explores how anti-science forces in the US have become more organized and embraced by high-profile politicians and pundits.
Hotez estimates that 200,000 Americans died preventable deaths during the Delta-variant surge of 2021 due to vaccine hesitancy.
Hotez argues that the anti-science movement is an orchestrated product of a networked political ecosystem of extremism. [ more ]
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