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The Dim Science of Neuroglow

21 May 2024

The cosmetics industry sells hope by mixing a little chemistry with a hefty dose of hype. Novelty, whether in “actives,” or in packaging, or just fresh flim-flam is what opens wallets. Since...

Reports of the Death of Dental Cavities Are Greatly Exaggerated

17 May 2024

If I asked you to name the most common chronic disease in children, what would you say?

Twisting Facts About Cancer

8 May 2024

Let’s start with some facts. Antiperspirants, cell phones, root canals or wired bras do not cause cancer. Sugar or dairy products do not “feed” the disease. You cannot cure cancer with an alkaline...

Taking a Bite Out of the Carnivore Diet

3 May 2024

Breakfast: Bacon with eggs  Lunch: Ground beef cooked in tallow  Dinner: Venison steak with a side of bone marrow 

Quandary About Fats in the Diet

1 May 2024

The human body is the most complex machine on the face of the Earth. Like any machine, it requires an input of fuel to function along with a variety of chemicals for proper maintenance. In this...

The Folly of Water-Fuelled Vehicles

26 Apr 2024

This article was first published in The Montreal Gazette.

Is Nutmeg Really Hallucinogenic?

19 Apr 2024

This article was first published in The Skeptical Inquirer.

Crank Magnetism at the Weston A. Price Foundation

12 Apr 2024

In June 2007, Mark Hoofnagle and Chris Hoofnagle published an article on ScienceBlogs entitled “Crank Magnetism.” As far as I can tell, this is the first appearance of this phrase online.

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