Timothy Caulfield
Timothy Caulfield is a prominent Canadian lawyer, author, and academic known for his work in health law and science policy. He serves as a professor at the University of Alberta, where he focuses on the intersection of law, health, and ethics. Caulfield is particularly recognized for his critiques of pseudoscience and misinformation in health and wellness, often emphasizing the importance of evidence-based practices. He has authored several books and articles that explore the implications of scientific advancements on public policy and individual health choices. His insights have made him a respected voice in discussions surrounding healthcare regulation and the ethical considerations of emerging medical technologies.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
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Timothy Caulfield is a professor of Law and Health Sciences who studies public representations of health and science.
Diete, bagni gelati e sensori: l'ossessione per la longevità può fare molto male, ecco perché
Italy· 2026-02-22
Timothy Caulfield is a professor at the University of Alberta who has been researching misinformation in health issues.
Longevidad: el nuevo gran símbolo de estatus | EL PAÍS Semanal
Spain· 2025-09-26
Timothy Caulfield, research director at the Health Law Institute, commented that Mr. Trump’s announcement was not surprising.
Gynecologists prepare for questions about Tylenol and pregnancy after Trump’s unproven claims
Canada· 2025-09-24
Timothy Caulfield, an expert in misinformation from the University of Alberta, warned that sleepmaxxing practices are ridiculous and potentially harmful.
“Sleepmaxxing”: peligrosa moda sin aval científico - Ciencia
Paraguay· 2025-08-08
Timothy Caulfield, a misinformation expert from the University of Alberta in Canada, criticized the sleepmaxxing trend as a good example of how social media can normalize the absurd.
Sleepmaxxing is the internet’s new favourite wellness trend and it’s becoming problematic - Culture
Pakistan· 2025-08-08Timothy Caulfield, who works on misinformation at the University of Alberta, criticizes extreme sleep practices as both ridiculous and potentially dangerous.
Se scotcher la bouche pour dormir, n'avaler aucun liquide avant d'aller au lit, se gaver de kiwis... quelle est cette nouvelle tendance qui inonde les réseaux sociaux pour "optimiser son sommeil"?
Monaco· 2025-08-07Timothy Caulfield, who is the research director at the Health Law Institute, studies this space.
As anti-sunscreen misinformation spreads online, skin cancer advocates say bewareCanada· 2025-07-23
Professor Timothy Caulfield warned that leading the CMS requires proven expertise and respect for science.
Kontroverzni TV-zdravnik, ki je postal prvi človek zdravstvenih skladov v ZDA
Slovenia· 2025-04-04
