
Impact of Celebrity Pseudoscience on Public Health
The article examines how denialist and conspiratorial messages shared by celebrities on social media have real-world consequences for public health, as measured by a recent study.
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The article examines how denialist and conspiratorial messages shared by celebrities on social media have real-world consequences for public health, as measured by a recent study.

Spanish footballer Marcos Llorente revealed his plans to build a school for children up to six years old, designed to be protected from electromagnetic fields and offer a healthy, outdoor-focused environment.

Experts refute Atlético de Madrid footballer Marcos Llorente's repeated claims against sunscreen, asserting that scientific evidence clearly shows the cumulative damage of radiation and the risks of unprotected skin.

Spanish footballers Ferran Torres and Marcos Llorente celebrated their World Cup victory on a luxury yacht in Ibiza, reportedly costing €13,000 a day. The celebration included rare wine, while unrelated commentary discussed New Jersey pizza as fuel for champions.

Spanish footballer Marcos Llorente has sparked controversy with his statement that 'whoever is not for De La Fuente or the national team is not Spanish,' adding that he is indifferent to being called a 'fascist'.

Biochemist and scientific popularizer Álvaro Carmona, known for his large social media following, has publicly criticized footballer Marcos Llorente for spreading 'bulos' (hoaxes or misinformation). Carmona recently published a book exploring the intersection of art and diseases.

Spanish football stars Mikel Merino, Fabián, and Gavi have been honored in their hometowns, while Ferran Torres and Marcos Llorente opted for beach holidays in Ibiza and exclusive island restaurants.

A scientific communication association has demanded a rectification from the Spanish TV program "El Hormiguero" for presenting a "debate" on the link between skin cancer and sun exposure during an interview with footballer Marcos Llorente, arguing no real scientific debate exists on the matter.