All posts by Scott Gavura

bullshit generation

Misinformation is pervasive, and AI will turbocharge it

Is it possible to refute an infinite amount of AI-generated health misinformation?

/ December 7, 2023

Despite safety and quality questions, melatonin use growing in children

A new survey shows use of melatonin in children is widespread despite modest efficacy and an unknown long-term safety profile.

/ November 23, 2023

Coffee enemas: This TikTok trend can be deadly

There's no evidence flushing coffee into your rectum is safe or effective, despite what you may see on TikTok.

/ November 9, 2023
COVID-19 vaccination

COVID-19 Vaccination and Factors Contributing to Vaccine Refusal

An examination of COVID-19 vaccine refusal in Hong Kong suggests that fostering trust in health authorities, boosting confidence in vaccines, and combating misinformation are all necessary as we prepare for the next pandemic.

/ October 26, 2023
Ivermectin horse paste

Misinformation, Trust, and Non-Evidence-Based COVID-19 Treatments

Misinformation drove 1 in 20 Americans to use useless therapies like ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 infections.

/ October 12, 2023

Decongestant doesn’t work, concludes FDA advisory committee

An FDA advisory committee has concluded that phenylephrine, a popular decongestant in cough and cold remedies, is ineffective.

/ September 28, 2023
Fish Oil Capsules

Reeling In Misrepresentation: Fish Oil Supplements Found Lacking

An analysis of label claims for fish oil supplements finds a lot of tall tales

/ September 14, 2023
KETO

Are “keto supplements” necessary?

A closer look at the science supporting beta hydroxybutyrate supplements

/ August 31, 2023

Examining COVID-19 misinformation propagated by US physicians

A new paper documents COVID-19 medical misinformation shared by US physicians on social media

/ August 17, 2023

What’s really in that sports supplement?

A new analysis of sports supplements shows that you cannot trust the label to tell you what's actually in the bottle.

/ August 3, 2023