# Tim Caulfield

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What's the real evidence on injectable peptides?

Wellness influencers on social media are touting injectable peptides as a new wonder drug, claiming compounds like BPC-157 can improve muscle strength, boost recovery times and even increase longevity. But University of Alberta health misinformation expert Tim Caulfield says the evidence doesn’t ...

Why does sunscreen misinformation spread so quickly online?

Lies about sunscreen do really well on social media. Why is this? Guest: Tim Caulfield - Professor, Faculty of Law and School of Public Health, University of Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scienceploitation: Separating Health Facts from Hype

Nearly half of all adults turn to social media, at least in part, for health information. This represents a growing concern when considering how the spread of health misinformation has ballooned in recent years. The consequences are significant for individuals who may make uninformed decisions a ...

Scienceploitation: Separating Health Facts from Hype

Nearly half of all adults turn to social media, at least in part, for health information. This represents a growing concern when considering how the spread of health misinformation has ballooned in recent years. The consequences are significant for individuals who may make uninformed decisions a ...

Immune Boosting: Is It a Bust?

Internet influencers have been pushing “immune boosters” during the pandemic — claiming they’ve got just the pill, berry or brew to rev up our body’s defenses. But is there really a way to boost our immune system? We’re finding out whether these vitamins and supplements truly work as a shield ag ...

Season 2: Tim Caulfield

Editorial note: This conversation was recorded during the early development of the European Urban Initiative. While the initiative has continued to evolve since then, the reflections shared on inclusion, urban innovation, public service, and European cooperation remain relevant today. In this ep ...

Is Health #Misinformation Making Us Sick?

Over 80% of Americans say they often or sometimes get news, including health information from a smartphone, computer or tablet.  Unfortunately, there is so much health #misinformation and #disinformation in this space that have been shown to have dangerous results.  Health advocate guru, Tim Cau ...

39: Quarantined - Flattening the Coronavirus SCAM Curve

From bogus cures to fake home testing kits, American consumers are losing tens of millions of dollars to Covid-19-related frauds. As the pandemic continues to impact the country, people are more vulnerable than ever to misinformation.   How can we protect ourselves from getting scammed? To answe ...

Immune Boosting: Is It a Bust?

Internet influencers have been pushing “immune boosters” during the pandemic — claiming they’ve got just the pill, berry or brew to rev up our body’s defenses. But is there really a way to boost our immune system? We’re finding out whether these vitamins and supplements truly work as a shield ag ...

288. Tim Caulfield: Why Have Canadians Lost Trust in Experts?

University of Alberta professor Timothy Caulfield discusses institutional trust, COVID-19 vaccine mandates, Joe Rogan, misinformation, Big Pharma and media accountability with host Chief Aaron Pete. Send us Fan Mail Support the show nuancedmedia.ca