Health Fraud #34

November 20, 2009

This episode was recorded when Science for the People was called Skeptically Speaking.

We spoke with Brent Homan from the Canadian Competition Bureau, about their attempts to combat health fraud. Questionable cancer cures, fake vaccines, miracle machines, creams and treatments. What's the government doing to educate consumers and smack down the bad guys? And is it working?

Guests:

  • Brent Homan
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