The National Cancer Institute is using federal funds to study whether the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin can cure cancer, a move that has drawn criticism given the drug's debunked claims as a COVID-19 treatment, according to Ars Technica. This decision comes as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promotes a government website offering dietary guidelines and utilizing Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok for nutritional advice, as reported by Wired.
The study of ivermectin's potential as a cancer treatment is particularly controversial because large clinical trials have shown the drug is ineffective against COVID-19, and there is no scientific evidence to support its use in cancer treatment, Ars Technica reported. The website Realfood.gov, promoted by Kennedy, encourages people to use Grok to get answers about food. Wired noted that the new dietary guidelines, released in January, recommend a higher protein intake than previously advised.
Meanwhile, in other news, the FBI recently seized 2020 election ballots in Georgia's Fulton County based on debunked claims, NPR News reported. The investigation was initiated by a lawyer who previously worked for the Trump administration and aided efforts to overturn the election. An affidavit, written by FBI Special Agent Hugh Raymond Evans, led to a judge signing off on a search warrant of Fulton County's elections hub.
In Iran, universities are facing severe disruptions due to a near-total internet blackout that began on January 8th, according to Nature News. These restrictions echo a five-day internet blackout in 2019, raising concerns about digital isolation.
Finally, a network of mothers in the U.S. is using crowdfunding tactics to help families in war-torn Gaza afford food and shelter, NPR Politics reported. The informal network connected through social media.
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