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Dr. Eric Topol

Cardiologist · Scripps Research · author of 'Super Agers'

Distinctive among the figures graded here: most of his sharpest claims are methodological CRITIQUES of another figure in this project (Peter Attia) on VO2max measurement precision and protein-intake targets — and his critiques largely hold up. His claims mostly track mainstream consensus rather than staking out contrarian territory, with one clinically pointed exception: he argues statins' diabetes risk is understated by regulators, a real and dose-dependent effect worth taking seriously without it being a reason to stop a prescribed statin.

Evidence vs. their claims

Across 9 testable claims, where the weight of independent evidence lands — on their side, or against them. Their own research network is excluded as evidence.

Read relative to their stance: when they dispute a claim and the evidence supports that claim, it counts as against them. Each row shows their stance, so you can see which way the evidence cuts.

Conflicts of interest

• Board member, Dexcom (CGM maker) — he discloses this and explicitly avoids personal CGM advocacy because of it, a good-faith disclosure practice
• Advisor to Illumina; historical board seats (CardioNet, MyoKardia pre-acquisition)
• Ground Truths newsletter proceeds donated to Scripps research funding, not personal income

Stated factually. Conflicts do not by themselves make a claim wrong; they are context for weighing it.

Claim-by-claim (9)

Grouped by health topic. A person's claims often span several areas — here's where each one lands.

Educational only, not medical advice. Verdicts grade the evidence, not the person; see the methodology.