Bari Weiss’s new CBS hires include ‘germ theory denialist’ doctor
Dr Mark Hyman, who claimed he reduced his biological age by 20 years, brought on as a contributor
TL;DR
- Dr. Mark Hyman, a proponent of "functional medicine," has been hired as a contributor by CBS News.
- Hyman claims to have reduced his biological age and promotes unproven therapies and supplements.
- Critics describe functional medicine as quackery and pseudoscience, with Hyman accused of promoting "junk science."
- Hyman has collaborated with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on issues like vaccine preservatives.
- Investors in Hyman's ventures also back the outlet that hired CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.
- Functional medicine is described as treating root causes through testing and supplements, often attributing illness to syndromes like "leaky gut."
- Scientific consensus disputes claims linking thimerosal to autism, a stance Hyman and Kennedy have promoted.
- Hyman sells supplements addressing issues like autism and Alzheimer's on his websites.
- Hyman is also the chief medical officer of Function Health, a company offering functional medicine testing.