CONSPIRACY-PSEUDOSCIENCE
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- Overall, this is simply an unreliable source of credible medical and scientific information.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: PSEUDOSCIENCE
Factual Reporting: LOW
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
Ihealthtube does not have an about page; however, on their homepage, they explain, “iHealthTube.com is a free educational resource that delivers hard-to-find information on natural and alternative treatments.” A Whois search reveals the domain was purchased in 2007.
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Funded by / Ownership
Ownership is not disclosed; however, the domain is registered to Scott Peters of Fargo, North Dakota. The website is funded through donations and online advertising.
Analysis / Bias
In review, iHealthtube is a Youtube channel and website that primarily publishes alternative medicine pseudoscience and a moderate amount of conspiracies. iHealthtube promotes miracle natural cures for cancer, anti-vaccination propaganda, and a fair amount of big pharma and GMO conspiracies.
They appear to have stopped publishing in 2021, but the website remains online.
Failed Fact Checks
- They have not been fact-checked by a third party.
Overall, this is simply an unreliable source of credible medical and scientific information. (D. Van Zandt 10/8/2017) Updated (11/20/2023)
Source: https://www.ihealthtube.com
Last Updated on November 20, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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