Two patients' results used as evidence that a dietary supplement works A Norwegian researcher and doctor used a dietary supplement she has patented for obesity treatment. But in her studies showing that the product works, her own business interests aren’t mentioned.
Junk science and urban legends in academic journals Weak or missing academic use of sources can lead people to mistake lies or rumours for scientific truth. This junk science can persist for decades, and can become an element of our general common knowledge.