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Prescriptions for ivermectin and another antiparasitic drug among cancer patients shot up after actor Mel Gibson discussed an unproven treatment on Joe Rogan's popular podcast, according to a new study. Read Full Article #IvermectinDebate #CancerTreatment…
⭐ Study published today in JAMA Network Open reveals ivermectin and antiparasitic drug prescriptions increased 2.5 times among cancer patients following Mel Gibson's discussion of an unproven treatment on Joe Rogan's podcast in January 2025.
📈 Prescribing rates for these drugs doubled among all patients from January 1, 2025, to July 31, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, impacting over 68 million patients. No clinical trials confirm the safety or efficacy of ivermectin-benzimidazole for treating cancer.
🤔 Researchers express concern about celebrity endorsements influencing patients with life-threatening illnesses to delay or replace conventional care with unproven and potentially risky treatments.
📢 The study highlights the power of celebrity endorsements, with the Rogan episode viewed 60 million times in its first month, and suggests public health efforts should focus on digital spaces to counter misinformation.
#Health #Misinformation #CelebrityInfluence
📈 Prescribing rates for these drugs doubled among all patients from January 1, 2025, to July 31, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, impacting over 68 million patients. No clinical trials confirm the safety or efficacy of ivermectin-benzimidazole for treating cancer.
🤔 Researchers express concern about celebrity endorsements influencing patients with life-threatening illnesses to delay or replace conventional care with unproven and potentially risky treatments.
📢 The study highlights the power of celebrity endorsements, with the Rogan episode viewed 60 million times in its first month, and suggests public health efforts should focus on digital spaces to counter misinformation.
#Health #Misinformation #CelebrityInfluence
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Study of 331 U.S. Adults Finds Stronger Celebrity Admiration Is Associated With Greater Submission to Authority and Stronger Preference for Traditional Social Norms, Even After Controlling for Political Orientation and Demographic Factors
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PsyPost
Celebrity admiration is linked to submission to authority, study finds
While celebrities often champion liberal causes, their biggest fans might lean another way. New research indicates that intense celebrity admiration is consistently linked to traditionalism and a desire to submit to dominant authorities.