Holotropic Breathwork
Holotropic breathwork is essentially voluntary hyperventilation, and old technique gaining in popularity as a way of generating "spiritual" experiences.
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2019
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2019 given to researchers who discovered the mechanisms of oxygen sensing in cells.
The Red Meat Controversy
A new paper flies in the face of current recommendations and concludes we simply don't know the health risks of eating red and processed meat.
Fat Shaming Is Counterproductive
Fat shaming not only doesn't work, it is counterproductive. So what might help fight obesity?
Crystal Healing
Crystal healing is back and growing in popularity. What does that reveal about our society and alternative medicine?
Soft Drinks and Death Risk
New study linking soft drinks to increased mortality is correlational only, and should be interpreted with caution.
Update on the Obesity Epidemic
The obesity epidemic continues, and even accelerates, among continued debate about its causes and solutions.
Gluten Update
Non-celiac gluten sensitivity remains controversial, but the research continues.
Maternal Fluoride and IQ
New study purporting to show correlation between fluoride and IQ comes under heavy criticism.
Reproducibility Follow Up
Let's explore dueling narratives about the reproducibility "crisis."