Frequency Specific Microcurrent
Frequency Specific Microcurrents is a dubious energy medicine treatment in the tradition of Albert Abrams.
Cancer Death Rate Continues to Decline
The new data are in – cancer deaths continue to decline at a steady rate.
Regulating Fringe Practitioners
Fringe professions like chiropractic and naturopaths are not adequately regulated. This needs to be fixed.
Release Active Drugs – Homeopathy By Another Name
A Russian company is marketing "release active drugs" as a new medical technology, but it is just bogus homeopathy dressed up with new jargon.
Italy’s Antivaccine Government – The Attack on Experts Continues
Anti-vaccine Italian government fires its entire Health Council. This is unfortunately part of a bigger trend against expertise and reality-based policy.
Chinese Researcher Reports First Gene-Edited Babies
A Chinese scientist announces first gene-edited babies, setting off a discussion of the science and ethics of using CRISPR on humans.
The Revenge of Chicken Pox
Another outbreak, this time chickenpox, can be blamed on antivaxxers.
Why People Deny Science
A new study further shows that people are inconsistent in how they justify their beliefs.
Update on Low Calorie Sweeteners
An updated review of the science finds that artificial sweeteners are still a safe and effective option for weight management.


SBM in 2018 and Beyond
A look back at SBM in 2018 and the future of SBM.