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Trust and Turmoil in Healthcare
This chapter examines the conflicting dynamics of trust in healthcare between medical professionals and health influencers, revealing how uncertainties can breed skepticism. It highlights the ethical dilemmas of pharmaceutical marketing, alongside a historical quest for immortality, questioning the validity of popular health claims. The narrative underscores the necessity for scientific integrity and the pitfalls of merging research with commercial interests, emphasizing the potential conflicts arising from corporate sponsorship in medical endorsements.