Anti-Bacterial Soap Must Show Efficacy
We have discussed the hazards of these antibacterial soaps. They lead to antibiotic resistance and even allergies in some people. The report also mentioned hormonal...
Dangers of Supplements
In a recent study and opinion piece, experts urge consumers to skip their supplements in favor of spending that money on a gym membership and...
The Selling of ADHD
The incidence of ADHD diagnosis has skyrocketed as even a casual observer will have noticed. Of course it’s another incidence of “follow the money.” And,...
Acupuncture Mechanisms for Pain: from Anesthesiology Journal
Relief from Headaches Concise summary of the current science behind acupuncture’s pain relieving effects, and a definitive endorsement for its use to minimize potentially...
Unreliable Research Can Be Deadly
So depressing. Another story about a drug that would cause the problem that it was trying to solve, in this case heart attacks. The company...
Sanity on Statins: Part 4? or is it 5?
Can I really trust these guidelines??? Lots of news about the latest recommendations for patients with high cholesterol vis a vis drug regimens. At...
Science Gone Wrong: Economist Article
Science: Perverse Incentives For anyone interested in science, this is a clarion call for better vetting, a change in attitude about what gets published...
Statins Linked to Increase In Catarracts
One more reason to resist statins unless absolutely necessary.