FSM Newsletter 31
The latest from FSM members and supporters.
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Advertising, diabetes, vaccines, and more…
FSM News and Articles
Healy World Australia Pty Ltd fined $26,640 for alleged unlawful advertising of a TENS device: A win for FSM who have been advocating for action on the unlawful advertising of a device marketed by Healy World Australia as part of … [Read more...]
Fascism, urination, death, and more…
FSM Friends’ News and Articles
Why is there now such an affinity between anti-vaxxers and fascism? “Nor was this the first time that the Proud Boys and other fascists have appeared at anti-vaccine rallies. For example, in July Proud Boys showed up at an anti-vaccine … [Read more...]
Misinformation, non-essentials, pigs, and more…
FSM Friends’ News and Articles
The misinformation dilemma: “Social media now adds a new layer. First, it obliterates any remnants of an editorial filter. Literally anyone can communicate with a wide audience. The cranks on the corner are given a megaphone. Further, computer algorithms … [Read more...]
Angst, quackery, detox, and more…
FSM Friends’ News and Articles
The Five Stages Of Anti-Vax Angst: Trying to deal with anti-vaxxers can be extremely taxing. So here we have the: THE FIVE STAGES OF ANTI-VAX ANGST (The author thinks US President Joe Biden has reached stage 3):
Stage 1: Disbelief… [Read more...]
Dirt, blame, The Incredible Hulk, and more…
FSM News and Articles
Friends of Science in Medicine, Australia – the 10th Anniversary: Friends of Science in Medicine celebrated its 10th birthday last month. In memory of our beginnings, here is an article by FSM President Ken Harvey, guest blogging for the … [Read more...]
Anniversary, rejuvenation, sugar, and more…
FSM was launched on the 20 December 2011 – Happy 10th Anniversary!
FSM News and Articles
Omicron is fuelled by our failure to mount a coordinated global response: “While we struggle with the moment we do not have the luxury of not worrying … [Read more...]
Anniversaries, misinformation, eligibility, and more…
FSM News and Articles
The Dawning of Friends of Science in Medicine (FSM): As FSM is coming up on our 10th anniversary, here is a look back at our story. Prof John Dwyer writes on how FSM got started, our early battles, issues that have … [Read more...]