Month: September 2020
Where Are We With CBD
The science is not yet in on cannabinoids for most indications. We should wait until it is.
Ground Glass Is Not a Poison
Some people think you can murder someone by putting ground glass in their food. That's a myth.
The confluence of antivaccine beliefs and conspiracy theories in COVID-19 denial
It surprised some people that after the COVID-19 pandemic hit our shores antivaxxers so quickly joined forces with COVID-19 conspiracy theorists. It shouldn't have been a surprise. Antivaxxer beliefs are themselves rooted deep in conspiracy theories.
“Health Freedom” group promotes legislation negating masks, other public health measures
National Health Freedom Action is promoting state legislation that would block enforcement of public health measures (e.g., mask wearing and social distancing) during epidemics and other emergencies. The organization and its allies embrace junk science and have successfully passed laws protecting quacks.
Airborne Transmission of SARS-CoV-2
To what extent is SARS-CoV-2 airborne, and what does this mean in terms of preventing spread?
ZShield: Unproven Protection from SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Especially for Kids
If it seems to good to be true, it probably is. And ZShield face shields being marketed to the general public certainly fits that description, especially when it comes to their use by children.
Turmeric for osteoarthritis: Promising but modest effects
A new trial of turmeric (curcumin) for osteoarthritis suggest it may have medicinal effects.
AI and Peer Review
Could Artificial Intelligence be the tool we need to fix the problems with science?