Ivermectin

Aron D’Souza, involved in the lawsuit against Gawker Media with Peter Thiel, launched an AI platform called Objection to dispute media claims but shut it down after feedback. The platform addressed issues like Joe Rogan promoting ivermectin as a Covid-19 cure and Bernie Sanders' claims about Benjamin Netanyahu. D’Souza aims to reform journalism through his ventures, including Enhanced Games, an Olympics-style event allowing performance-enhancing drugs.

Texas' health priorities, including dementia research, food labeling, and ivermectin, have encountered roadblocks. These priorities from the Republican leadership's previous legislative session are either stuck in the courts or delayed in the state rulemaking process.

Texas' health priorities including dementia research, food labeling, and ivermectin have encountered roadblocks. Governor Greg Abbott signed the Make Texas Healthy Again bill at the Texas Capitol on August 27, 2025.

Tennessee allows adults to purchase potent ivermectin from pharmacies without a doctor's visit, using pre-written prescriptions. The drug is marketed in roadside shops and strip malls with minimal oversight, and some pills are up to 20 times more potent than standard tablets.

Mel Gibson claimed that ivermectin can curb cancer, resulting in a significant increase in prescriptions. The article highlights the connection between his statement and the subsequent spike in the drug's usage.

Texas lawmakers and federal officials met to discuss strategies for combating the spread of New World screwworms in South Texas, where 11 cases have been confirmed. Discussions included using ivermectin in livestock feed and releasing sterilized male flies, though the FDA cautioned against unapproved feed additives. No wildlife cases have been detected yet.

Cancer patients are opting for ivermectin, an anti-parasitic medication primarily used as a dewormer in animals, instead of chemotherapy. Doctors are expressing concern over this shift in treatment choices.

Tennessee pharmacies sell ivermectin without patient-specific prescriptions, often in high concentrations, driven by anti-vaccine advocacy. The drug, promoted as a symbol of resistance against medical institutions, is marketed despite clinical evidence showing it is ineffective against COVID-19.

Tennessee allows adults to buy ivermectin without a doctor's prescription via pre-written prescriptions, leading to widespread sales of high-potency pills. The drug is promoted by anti-vaccine figures and groups despite lack of evidence for effectiveness against diseases like COVID and hantavirus.

Tennessee allows adults to purchase potent ivermectin without a doctor's visit, with pharmacies using pre-written prescriptions. The drug, promoted by anti-vaccine groups during the pandemic, is now marketed for unproven uses like diabetes and cancer. A Republican-led law in 2022 enabled this, sparking similar legislation in other states.

The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been confirmed in the United States, with cases in New Mexico and Texas affecting animals including cattle, dogs, and goats. The larvae infest wounds in living animals and humans, causing severe health risks and potentially raising grocery prices due to economic impacts on livestock.

The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been confirmed in the U.S., affecting animals in New Mexico and Texas. Larvae burrow into wounds of livestock, pets, and humans, causing severe infections. Officials warn of potential economic impacts through higher grocery prices if the infestation spreads.

Scammers impersonated Dr. Brian Druker, a leukemia researcher known for developing imatinib (Gleevec), to promote ivermectin as a cancer cure. A phase III trial involving lurbinectedin was mentioned in the article.

The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been confirmed in New Mexico and Texas, affecting livestock, pets, and wildlife. Larvae infest wounds, causing severe health risks and economic concerns. Cases include cattle, dogs, and a goat, with potential impacts on grocery prices.

The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been confirmed in the U.S., affecting animals in New Mexico and Texas. The larvae infest wounds, causing severe health risks to livestock, pets, and humans, with potential economic impacts on grocery prices.

The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been confirmed in the U.S., with cases reported in New Mexico and Texas affecting livestock, pets, and wildlife. The larvae infest wounds, posing life-threatening risks and potentially causing economic impacts through higher grocery prices.

Harvey Risch, chair of the President's Cancer Panel, co-authored a paper in Anticancer Research promoting ivermectin and mebendazole as cancer treatments. The paper is supported by anti-vaccine organizations.

Joe Rogan's podcast appearance by Mel Gibson led to a rise in demand for alternative cancer treatment using ivermectin and benzimidazole. Prescriptions for the antiparasitic drug spiked among cancer patients after the episode. Researchers found that overall prescribing rates nearly doubled, rising 2.5 times among cancer patients.

Conspiracy theories about Hantavirus are spreading online, with claims including an Israeli false flag and efforts to sell ivermectin. Influencers and grifters are using lessons learned from Covid-19 to push baseless theories. The spread of misinformation is a concern for public health.

The author is fighting misinformation about hantavirus online, which claims ivermectin can cure it. The false claims originated from a Texas doctor who promoted ivermectin during Covid. The outbreak is linked to the MV Hondius expedition cruise ship.

Prominent Covid-era ivermectin advocates are promoting the drug as a potential treatment for hantavirus despite lack of clinical evidence. The Andes hantavirus outbreak has sparked concerns and misinformation about ivermectin's effectiveness. Health experts emphasize that there is no meaningful clinical evidence supporting ivermectin's use against hantaviruses.