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162: [Debunking Medical Misinformation - 2 of 2] Can We Really Change People's Minds About Health Scams? (with Dr. Adam Smith)
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Dr. Adam Smith, more popularly known as Doc Adam, is a British-Australian medical doctor and social media content creator who debunks medical misinformation and discusses medical-related problems that are relevant to Filipinos. In 2025, he published a book called "Quacks," detailing what he calls his "journey through Filipino health scams."
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