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If it sounds too good to be true,
it usually is

Stars must 'check science facts'

January 03, 2007






From BBC Health - January 03, 2007 09:20

Celebrities must check their facts before supporting campaigns or risk misleading people, a charity says.

Some celebrity-backed campaigns have done more harm than good, such as linking the MMR jab to autism, says the charity Sense About Science.

The group has listed statements made by stars on topics such as organic food, pesticides and ways to avoid cancer.

It adds scientists' views on whether the claims are misleading.

The list is contained in a pamphlet which is being distributed to VIP clubs and restaurants across the UK, as well as management agencies and publishers.

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