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I noticed that just in the past two hours you have provided detailed skepticism/commentary in these topics:

- Semaglutide

- App addiction for kids

- Fake news via tiktok

I guess what I'm asking is: are you really going deep, or just blasting us with links?

I only provided examples in case there was any doubt that failure to disclose ties to the pharmaceutical industry was a known and large scale problem after the suggestion that it was some kind of conspiracy theory. Skepticism in the case of these drug companies is warranted.

As for the variety of the things I've commented on, I can only blame procrastination and the contents of the front page. I got a lot more work done monday afternoon, I promise.

There's no case to be made for calling these drugs snake oil. They're well-proven to have a host of benefits beyond their specified use. Their promotion by the makers of the drug doesn't change that.

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