Bari Weiss’s new CBS hires include ‘germ theory denialist’ doctor
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Bari Weiss's revamp of CBS News includes the hiring of Dr. Mark Hyman as a contributor. Hyman is a prominent figure in "functional medicine," an alternative medicine practice. He has made claims about reversing aging and treating conditions like autism and Alzheimer's with nutritional supplements, which he also sells. Hyman's hiring is controversial, with critics like Harriet Hall labeling him a "germ theory denialist" and others raising concerns about pseudoscience being promoted on CBS. Hyman has ties to Robert F Kennedy Jr. and is supported by some of the same Silicon Valley investors who back Weiss. Critics predict that Hyman's presence will lead to the promotion of unproven health practices and unnecessary supplements to CBS viewers.
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