Dr. Oz and Nutritional Supplements: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
What it is
John Oliver's Last Week Tonight segment takes on Dr. Oz and the dietary supplement industry. It explains what is problematic about both, with a comedic wrap-up.
Why Hacker News recommends it
Cited when discussing sensational health journalism and supplement industry misinformation.
- 1 people recommended it
- 1 different months
- 0 strong recommendations
- first 2014, last 2021
What HN commenters said
“John Oliver has a good video on it”
Good video on supplement industry misinformation.
Fishysoup, 2020-12 · Recommendation · in “Vitamin D insufficiency may account for almost 90% of Covid-19 deaths”
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Topics: john oliver, dr oz, supplements, health journalism, satire
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