Thousands quit cholesterol meds after viewing "unbalanced" TV program

By Harriet Alexander
Updated July 3 2015 - 11:13am, first published June 15 2015 - 1:13am
Australian Press Council chair Julian Disney said public criticism of poor reporting could have a significant impact on journalistic practice. Photo: Andrew Meares
Australian Press Council chair Julian Disney said public criticism of poor reporting could have a significant impact on journalistic practice. Photo: Andrew Meares

An ABC science show that controversially claimed cholesterol medication was "toxic" resulted in 60,000 people not taking their medication, potentially increasing their chances of heart attack or stroke.

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