In one of his recent weekly updates of research links posted on our news and research forums, I found John Scott spluttering with indignation about the ingenious way in which the Vermont Public News had managed to turn a report that children who live on a farm and drink raw milk have fewer allergies than those who live in cities and drink pasteurised milk into a plug for antibiotics, antihistamines and anti allergy medication… I have to say that in terms of spin it was quite impressive.
However, I am relieved to be able to report that his blood pressure was returned to normal by a subsequent article in the Salem News which exposed this bit of literary manipulation in all its subtle twists and turns. If you fancy checking it out, click here.