Ivermectin isn’t a cancer miracle drug, but influencers claim otherwise – here’s how to avoid sprinting past scientific evidence
Science works at a much slower pace than social media, opening a large window for early findings to be taken at face value and misinformation to spread.
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Published: 8 July 2026
Source: The Conversation Technology
Category: News
Topics: Misinformation · Healthcare
Retrieved: 14 July 2026
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