EP057: The Grift - Part 3 - The Rise of Celebrity Medicine
Published on: 04/05/2026
Why celebrity medicine misleads—and how to vet claims and use simple, proven habits.
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Why celebrity medicine misleads—and how to vet claims and use simple, proven habits.

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