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Rhys Morgan, the Glossary

Rhys Morgan (born 1994) is a consumer watchdog, science activist, and health blogger from Wales who first received acclaim in 2010 when, at the age of 15, he played a key role in raising awareness of the health risks of Miracle Mineral Supplement.^[1]

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British child activists
British sceptics
British science journalists
Critics of alternative medicine
Medical journalists
Welsh atheists

A-level

The A-level (Advanced Level) is a subject-based qualification conferred as part of the General Certificate of Education, as well as a school leaving qualification offered by the educational bodies in the United Kingdom and the educational authorities of British Crown dependencies to students completing secondary or pre-university education.

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Alternative medicine

Alternative medicine is any practice that aims to achieve the healing effects of medicine despite lacking biological plausibility, testability, repeatability or evidence of effectiveness.

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BBC

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a British public service broadcaster headquartered at Broadcasting House in London, England.

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BBC Cymru Wales

BBC Cymru Wales is a division of the BBC and the main public broadcaster in Wales.

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Bleach

Bleach is the generic name for any chemical product that is used industrially or domestically to remove colour (whitening) from fabric or fiber (in a process called bleaching) or to disinfect after cleaning.

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British Chiropractic Association

The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) was founded in 1925 and represents over 50% of UK chiropractors.

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Burzynski Clinic

The Burzynski Clinic is a clinic selling an unproven cancer treatment, which has been characterized as harmful quackery.

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Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK (CRUK) is the world's largest independent cancer research organisation.

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Cardiff

Cardiff (Caerdydd) is the capital and largest city of Wales.

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Cardiff Council

Cardiff Council, formally the County Council of the City and County of Cardiff (Cyngor Sir Dinas a Sir Caerdydd) is the governing body for Cardiff, one of the principal areas of Wales.

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Cardiff High School

Cardiff High School (Ysgol Uwchradd Caerdydd) is a comprehensive school in the Cyncoed area of Cardiff, Wales.

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Chilling effect

In a legal context, a chilling effect is the inhibition or discouragement of the legitimate exercise of natural and legal rights by the threat of legal sanction.

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Consumer protection

Consumer protection is the practice of safeguarding buyers of goods and services, and the public, against unfair practices in the marketplace.

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Crohn's disease

Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that may affect any segment of the gastrointestinal tract.

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Discover (magazine)

Discover is an American general audience science magazine launched in October 1980 by Time Inc.

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European Union

The European Union (EU) is a supranational political and economic union of member states that are located primarily in Europe.

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Food and Drug Administration

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA or US FDA) is a federal agency of the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Food Standards Agency

The Food Standards Agency is a non-ministerial government department of the Government of the United Kingdom.

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Glioma

A glioma is a type of primary tumor that starts in the glial cells of the brain or spinal cord.

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Google Maps

Google Maps is a web mapping platform and consumer application offered by Google.

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Health Canada

Health Canada (HC; Santé Canada, SC)Health Canada is the applied title under the Federal Identity Program; the legal title is Department of Health.

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Houston Press

The Houston Press is an online newspaper published in Houston, Texas, United States.

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James Randi

James Randi (born Randall James Hamilton Zwinge; August 7, 1928 – October 20, 2020) was a Canadian-American stage magician, author, and scientific skeptic who extensively challenged paranormal and pseudoscientific claims. Rhys Morgan and James Randi are critics of alternative medicine.

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Miracle Mineral Supplement

Miracle Mineral Supplement, often referred to as Miracle Mineral Solution, Master Mineral Solution, MMS or the CD protocol, is a branded name for an aqueous solution of chlorine dioxide, an industrial bleaching agent, that has been falsely promoted as a cure for illnesses including HIV, cancer and the common cold.

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Open University

The Open University (OU) is a public research university and the largest university in the United Kingdom by number of students.

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Panacea (medicine)

A panacea is any supposed remedy that is claimed (for example) to cure all diseases and prolong life indefinitely.

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Pharyngula (blog)

Pharyngula, a blog founded and written by PZ Myers, is hosted on ScienceBlogs (2005–2011, in full, and 2011–present, in part) and on FreeThoughtBlogs (2011–present).

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Pseudoscience

Pseudoscience consists of statements, beliefs, or practices that claim to be both scientific and factual but are incompatible with the scientific method.

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Quackery

Quackery, often synonymous with health fraud, is the promotion of fraudulent or ignorant medical practices.

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Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science

The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science (RDFRS or RDF) is a division of Center for Inquiry (CFI) founded by British biologist Richard Dawkins in 2006 to promote scientific literacy and secularism.

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Simon Singh

Simon Lehna Singh, (born 19 September 1964) is a British popular science author, theoretical and particle physicist. Rhys Morgan and Simon Singh are critics of alternative medicine.

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Snake oil

Snake oil is a term used to describe deceptive marketing, health care fraud, or a scam.

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South Wales Echo

The South Wales Echo is a daily tabloid newspaper published in Cardiff, Wales and distributed throughout the surrounding area.

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Texas

Texas (Texas or Tejas) is the most populous state in the South Central region of the United States.

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The Amazing Meeting

The Amazing Meeting (TAM), stylized as The Amaz!ng Meeting, was an annual conference that focused on science, skepticism, and critical thinking; it was held for twelve years.

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The BMJ

The BMJ is a weekly peer-reviewed medical journal, published by BMJ Group, which in turn is wholly-owned by the British Medical Association (BMA).

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The Guardian

The Guardian is a British daily newspaper.

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The Observer

The Observer is a British newspaper published on Sundays.

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The One Show

The One Show is a British television magazine and chat show programme.

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe (SGU) is an American weekly skeptical podcast hosted by Steven Novella, MD, along with a panel of contributors.

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Trading Standards

Trading Standards are the local authority departments with the United Kingdom, formerly known as Weights and Measures, that enforce consumer protection legislation.

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Wales

Wales (Cymru) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhys_Morgan

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British child activists

British sceptics

British science journalists

Critics of alternative medicine

Medical journalists

Welsh atheists

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