Sharyl Attkisson: NYT Reports $10m “Puberty Blocker” Researchers REFUSE To Publish Study Because They Don’t Like The Results – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 417

The New York Times reports that leading adolescent gender physician Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy is refusing to publish a nearly 10-year, $10 million taxpayer-funded study on the effectiveness of puberty-blocking drugs in children with gender dysphoria – because she doesn’t like the results. The researcher admits the study shows that “Puberty blockers did not lead to mental health improvements” but she has chosen not to publish the report because it might fuel “political attacks.” Other studies around the world have received similar treatment: according to the NYT, “British researchers reported that puberty blockers had not changed volunteers’ well-being, including rates of self-harm,” but the “results were not made public until 2020, years after puberty blockers had become the standard treatment for children with gender dysphoria in England.” Sharyl Attkisson is a five-time Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist and host of “Full Measure,” reaching 43+ million households weekly. A former CBS News, PBS, and CNN correspondent for over 30 years, she’s earned the Edward R. Murrow Award and authored multiple NYT bestsellers. Attkisson holds a fifth-degree black belt in TaeKwonDo and is a University of Florida journalism graduate. Her latest book “Follow the Science: How Big Pharma Misleads, Obscures, and Prevails” is available now at https://amzn.to/4fgZurm. Find her latest reporting at https://sharylattkisson.com/ and follow her at https://x.com/SharylAttkisson Autumn Smith is the co-founder of Paleovalley. She has a Doctor of Science in Holistic Nutrition and is a Certified Eating Psychology Coach by the Institute for the Psychology of Eating. Autumn suffered acute digestive issues since she was a teenager and numerous experts failed to offer solutions that worked. The experience inspired her to co-found Paleovalley and offer products with integrity that are free from problematic ingredients. Learn more at https://drdrew.com/paleovalley 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 Find out more about the brands that make this show possible and get special discounts on Dr. Drew's favorite products at https://drdrew.com/sponsors • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at https://drdrew.com/paleovalley • FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at https://drdrew.com/fatty15 • CAPSADYN - Get pain relief with the power of capsaicin from chili peppers – without the burning! Capsadyn's proprietary formulation for joint & muscle pain contains no NSAIDs, opioids, anesthetics, or steroids. Try it for 15% off at https://drdrew.com/capsadyn • CHECK GENETICS - Your DNA is the key to discovering the RIGHT medication for you. Escape the big pharma cycle and understand your genetic medication blueprint with pharmacogenetic testing. Save $200 with code DRDREW at https://drdrew.com/check • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at https://twc.health/drew 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 Portions of this program may examine countervailing views on important medical issues. Always consult your physician before making any decisions about your health. 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices