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Part One: Laetrile: The Fake Cancer Cure That Birthed The Right-Wing Medical Grifting Industry

Behind the Bastards

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Myths and Misconceptions in Indigenous Medicine

This chapter critically examines the exploitation of indigenous medicine, particularly regarding a fern touted as a tuberculosis cure, and challenges the misconceptions surrounding natural remedies. The discussion also includes an analysis of misleading medical claims associated with these treatments and their commercialization, alongside a brief advertisement segment.

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