Misinformation's Impact on Health Perception

This chapter investigates the troubling influence of health misinformation, particularly focusing on Joe Mercola's controversial ties with alternative medicine and alarming advice surrounding violence. It highlights the harmful effects on public health, including the avoidance of medical care and the dangers of unregulated supplements. The discussion also reflects on the shifting perception of scientists in the face of misinformation and the consequential changes in funding and regulatory practices impacting vaccine research.