My cousin was sucked into a fatal alternative therapy 'wormhole', says author
Author Hannah McElhinney investigated her cousin Lauren's death after Lauren traveled to Malaysia in October 2022 for controversial alternative treatments. Lauren, diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, had pursued unproven therapies including veterinary ivermectin and chlorine dioxide before seeking overseas medical care. The family learned of Lauren's hospitalization only through a Facebook stranger's message.
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Published 01 Aug 2026, 05:36 UTC · Updated 01 Aug 2026, 05:40 UTC
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