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Maryanne’s blackballing by the ABC in the 1990s highlights the cost of challenging entrenched narratives, even when those narratives lack robust scientific foundations. Her work debunking flawed cholesterol science was not only ahead of its time but also an example of courageous journalism rooted in critical thinking. It’s a testament to the power structures within media and science that dissenting voices are often silenced rather than engaged with.

This history makes her current efforts even more significant. Maryanne continues to bring evidence-based scrutiny to controversial topics, refusing to be deterred by past attempts to suppress her work. The cholesterol debate she challenged decades ago is now widely reconsidered, proving her right. Her resilience in exposing uncomfortable truths serves as an example of why critical, independent voices are essential in both media and science.

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Robert Ringin's avatar

Maryanne was blackballed by the ABC back in the 1990's when she was debunking the Cholesterol Science BS.

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