Non-fiction

Follow the Science

Name: Follow the Science
Author: Sharyl Attkisson

Sharyl Attkisson

27 minAudio9 insights

What you'll learn

•How pharmaceutical companies and government agencies manipulate scientific research and public health narratives.
•The controversies and hidden truths about vaccine safety, including the vaccine court and autism link.
•The rise of new health crises like Long Covid and environmental toxin exposure.
•The extent of pharmaceutical influence on medical education and media reporting.
•Strategies to critically evaluate health information and identify propaganda.
•Alternative credible sources and experts challenging mainstream medical narratives.
•Practical steps for advocacy and seeking truthful scientific information.

Who should read this

✓Health professionals seeking transparency
✓Patients and parents concerned about vaccine safety
✓Investigative journalists and researchers
✓Advocates for medical and scientific integrity

About this book

An investigative exposé uncovering corruption and manipulation in medicine, vaccines, and public health, urging critical thinking and reform.

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Sharyl Attkisson is an investigative journalist with decades of experience exposing pharmaceutical and government health scandals.

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Audio Summary

Section 1

Unveiling the Hidden Corruption in Science and Medicine

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9 Sections

Preview: Unveiling the Hidden Corruption in Science and Medicine

In the world of medicine and science, we often imagine a realm of pure truth and discovery. Yet beneath this ideal lies a shadowy reality where powerful forces manipulate data and narratives to serve their own interests. Pharmaceutical companies hold immense sway over research, often funding studies with strings attached. This means that the science we rely on can be skewed, with unfavorable results buried or spun to appear favorable. One of the most insidious tactics is ghostwriting, where articles promoting drugs are written by company agents but published under the names of respected doctors. This practice deceives both the medical community and the public, obscuring the true source of information and bias.

Imagine a prestigious medical journal filled with glowing reports of a new drug’s benefits, only to discover that behind the scenes, these articles were crafted by the very companies profiting from sales. This manipulation erodes trust and can lead to widespread harm when risks are downplayed or ignored. The FDA, tasked with protecting public health, often depends on data provided by these same companies, creating conflicts that delay recognition of dangers.

For example, one blockbuster drug was linked to blindness and deafness, yet warnings were added years after early signals appeared. It took a vigilant outsider to connect the dots and bring the issue to light. Similarly, studies that could reveal the truth are sometimes hidden or altered, and researchers who challenge the status quo face legal threats and career sabotage. This systemic corruption means the science we take for granted may not always be the pure pursuit of knowledge we hope for.

But understanding this landscape is the first step toward reclaiming truth. By recognizing the forces at play, we can become more discerning consumers of medical information and advocate for transparency and integrity. This awakening will set the tone for our journey through the many layers of medical science, public health, and the stories that shape our well-being.

As we move forward, we will explore the controversies surrounding vaccines, a topic that sits at the heart of this complex web, revealing both hope and deep challenges.