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Why The Bioweapons Research Industry Is A Danger to Society

The Forgotten Side of Medicine • 5975 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Public Health Medical Industry
  1. The bioweapons research industry poses a danger to society and has built a profitable industry around fear.
  2. Lab leaks from bioweapons research have caused harm and need to be addressed to prevent disasters.
  3. Public awareness and pushback against the bioweapons industry can help derail their plans and protect society.

FLASH SALE: Celebrating Cancer Treatments That Actually Work

2nd Smartest Guy in the World • 2496 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Alternative Medicine Health Risks Medical Industry
  1. Chemotherapy may have limited effectiveness and can cause serious side effects.
  2. There is growing evidence that repurposed drugs like Ivermectin and Fenbendazole could be effective in treating cancer.
  3. Alternative cancer treatment protocols with supplements like Vitamin E, Curcumin, CBD oil, Fenbendazole, and Ivermectin are being promoted as more effective.

I have a problem: a desistor's manifesto - part 2

Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans (PITT) • 2751 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Gender identity Medical Industry
  1. Children should not be pressured into making irreversible decisions that affect their bodies and futures
  2. The gender affirming medical industry profits from harmful treatments that do not address the root of the issue
  3. Compassionate therapeutic care is crucial for helping individuals struggling with gender dysphoria
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How to spot an effort to trick you into lobbying for Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly’s weight loss drugs

Weight and Healthcare • 698 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics Weight Stigma Informed consent Medical Industry
  1. Big pharmaceutical companies like Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are trying to manipulate the healthcare industry to push insurance coverage for their weight loss drugs.
  2. These companies are using tactics like grassroots campaigns and lobbying efforts to pressure insurance companies and governments to cover their expensive drugs.
  3. To identify efforts to promote these drugs, watch out for claims that lack of access to weight loss medication is about fighting weight stigma, and be wary of campaigns that push for increased access to these drugs in the name of social justice.

The darker side of being a doctor

DrEricLevi’s Substack • 499 HN points • 13 Apr 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Work-life balance Patient Care Medical Industry
  1. Loss of control over work schedule and healthcare system can lead to despair and burnout for doctors.
  2. Lack of support system due to demanding work hours and administrative pressure can exacerbate emotional and physical exhaustion for doctors.
  3. Diminished sense of meaning in medical practice, as administrative demands overshadow patient care, leading to frustration and disillusionment among doctors.

Zepbound/Mounjaro Tirzeptatide for Weight Loss Part 2

Weight and Healthcare • 718 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Medical Industry Research Healthcare system Body positivity
  1. The concept of 'ob*esity' as a disease and the idea that it is progressive and relapsing are constructs of the weight loss industry and not scientifically supported.
  2. The study promoting Zepbound/Tirzepatide for weight loss has ties to the pharmaceutical industry, raising questions about potential bias and conflicts of interest among the authors.
  3. The lead author of the study, Louis J. Aronne, has a history of promoting weight loss methods without substantial research backing, raising concerns about the credibility of research surrounding weight loss drugs.

The Next, Episode #51

The Next Brand • 609 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Obesity Medical Industry Nutrition Chronic Disease Toxicity
  1. Ozempic, a GLP-1 agonist, is being hyped as a solution to obesity, but it may not address the real issues of metabolic health in America.
  2. Ozempic, despite its weight loss claims, may result in serious side effects, including muscle and bone loss, gastrointestinal events, and more.
  3. The push to fund drugs like Ozempic with taxpayer money raises concerns about cost, corruption, and missed opportunities to address root causes of health issues.

Weight-Neutral Health And Wegovy - Unprinted Interview

Weight and Healthcare • 858 implied HN points • 05 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Body positivity Medical Industry Health Research Drug Safety
  1. The concept of body-size-as-disease is constructed by the diet industry and lacks scientific grounding.
  2. Engaging in intentional weight loss contradicts being a part of the Health at Every Size community.
  3. Research suggests that weight-neutral interventions can offer similar cardiometabolic benefits with fewer risks compared to weight loss drugs.

Reader Question: Why do they say that "obesity" is a chronic disease like asthma and type 2 diabetes?

Weight and Healthcare • 918 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Obesity Chronic Disease Weight loss industry Health Education Medical Industry
  1. Obesity being labeled as a chronic disease like asthma and type 2 diabetes is misleading and harmful.
  2. The weight loss industry benefits from portraying obesity as a disease, pushing for lifelong treatments like expensive drugs.
  3. The enmeshment of the weight loss industry in healthcare can lead to misinformation and harm, as well-meaning healthcare practitioners get caught up in it.

Weight Watchers Expands Their Harmful Model - Adding Prescription Drugs

Weight and Healthcare • 738 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Prescription drugs Medical Industry Body positivity Pharmaceuticals
  1. Weight Watchers is expanding their model by adding prescription drugs, showing a pattern of prioritizing profits over people's well-being.
  2. Weight Watchers acquired Sequence, a telehealth company prescribing weight loss drugs with risky side effects and questionable efficacy.
  3. The company's approach includes misleading weight loss claims, lack of transparency, and a focus on short-term financial gains rather than long-term health.

The darker side of being a doctor

drericlevi’s Substack • 47 HN points • 17 Jun 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Work-life balance Burnout Medical Industry
  1. Loss of control over work schedules and healthcare decisions can lead to despair and overwhelm for doctors.
  2. Lack of support from the healthcare system and difficulty finding personal support can contribute to the challenges doctors face.
  3. Reduction in the meaningful clinical engagement with patients due to administrative pressures and industry demands can be a major source of distress for doctors.

The New York Times Lobbies for Diet Drugs

Weight and Healthcare • 559 implied HN points • 04 Jun 22
🏥 Health Politics Healthcare Obesity Weight Loss Insurance Coverage Medical Industry
  1. The New York Times article lobbies for diet drugs by quoting doctors who have financial ties to the diet industry.
  2. The article medicalizes body size, promotes weight loss drugs, and pushes for insurance coverage without addressing weight stigma or offering weight-neutral solutions.
  3. It fails to mention the connections between weight loss drugs and financial interests of the quoted doctors, highlighting potential bias in the promotion of weight loss therapies.

What's the Problem With BMI And How Do We Solve It?

Weight and Healthcare • 359 implied HN points • 11 Jun 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Body positivity Healthcare Weight Medical Industry
  1. BMI was created in the 1830s by Quetelet, with problematic intentions and math issues.
  2. BMI has been manipulated by the weight loss industry, leading to denial of healthcare for higher-weight individuals.
  3. BMI is unnecessary and can be dropped, promoting individualized care and focusing on supporting patient health rather than manipulating body size.