Friday, January 05, 2007

BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Stars must 'check science facts'

BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Stars must 'check science facts': "Stars must 'check science facts'

Hypodermic needle (Image: Science Photo Library)

Stars' science soundbites
Celebrities have been asked to check their facts before lending support to scientific research and campaigns, rather than risk misleading people.

Some celebrity-backed campaigns have done more harm than good, such as linking the MMR jab to autism, says the charity Sense About Science.

The group has listed statements made by stars on topics such as organic food, pesticides and ways to avoid cancer."

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