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Mel Gibson’s Ivermectin claims spark cancer treatment fears
short by / on Wednesday, 13 May, 2026
A new JAMA Network Open study found prescriptions for ivermectin and benzimidazole sharply increased among cancer patients after Mel Gibson promoted an unproven treatment on Joe Rogan's podcast. Experts warn celebrity health claims can push vulnerable patients toward risky, unverified therapies and away from evidence-based cancer treatments proven to improve survival and long-term outcomes.
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