Ivermectin isn’t a cancer miracle drug, but influencers claim otherwise — here’s how to avoid sprinting past scientific evidence
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Influencers and alternative health promoters are touting drugs like ivermectin as cancer cures, despite a lack of rigorous evidence and no FDA approval. A flawed June 2026 study, amplified on social media, shows how viral hype can distort science and push patients toward risky, unproven treatments.
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