Revolutions in Drug Delivery
New medicines are getting better. But so is our ability to get them where they need to go.
Hyaluronic Acid Adulteration
There may be undisclosed ingredients in your hyaluronic acid supplement.
Do our mitochondria need support?
Many products have claims to “support” your mitochondria. For healthy adults, these claims remain largely speculative and unproven.
Geopolitics and Drug Shortages
The war in Iran is challenging pharmaceutical supply chains and revealing strains in the system.
Generic GLP-1s are coming, but Americans don’t want to wait
Compounding pharmacies are illegally selling GLP-1 drugs, and the FDA is determined to shut that pathway down.
Implausible Apple Cider Vinegar Weight Loss Study Retracted
When a trial has results that defy basic biology, it's reasonable to be skeptical.
2026: State Legislatures as Vectors of Health Misinformation and Anti-Science
Anti-science health legislation doesn't just reflect misinformation; it institutionalizes it, cementing false beliefs into population-level risks.
DIY Botox: Why Self-Injecting a Neurotoxin Is a Terrible Idea
DIY Botox is popular on TikTok, but injecting an internet-sourced neurotoxin into your face is a gamble that can can lead to serious harms.
Detox 2026: What Big Wellness Wants You to Believe
Detox trends come and go. Modern “detox” claims, from microplastics to microbiome resets are marketing, not science.
ALS and the market for false hope
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is probably one of the most devastating diagnoses that we should all hope to never hear. Also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, or motor neuron disease, ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that are responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. As the disease advances, both upper and lower...