Category: Public Health
FDA warns public about exosome treatments
The FDA and Nebraska health authorities issued warnings after patients became seriously ill following treatment with exosomes, an unproven, potentially risky and, per the FDA, illegal product being promoted by dubious stem cell clinics.
Maternal Fluoride and IQ – The Scientific Community Pushes Back
A follow-up on a questionable study of the impact on water fluoridation and IQ. Science marches on, and we're helping it out!
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. hosts a trainwreck of an antivaccine forum in Harlem
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. reached out to the African-American Community in Harlem with his antivaccine message. It didn't go so well. First, Rev. Al Sharpton, whose National Action Committee was going to host it, bailed due to negative publicity. Then RFK Jr. was kicked out of his venue during his speech because the event went way over time. RFK Jr.'s efforts do,...
The Scientific Integrity Act: Protecting science from politics
The proposed federal Scientific Integrity Act supports science and the scientific process as the basis of public policy and aims to protect it from politics, ideology, and financial conflicts of interest.
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.
There’s No Vaccine for HIV/AIDS, But There’s Truvada
Science has made great strides in understanding, treating, and preventing HIV/AIDS. We can hope for an AIDS vaccine, but meanwhile there is a pill that can markedly reduce the risk of becoming infected.
Fat Shaming Is Counterproductive
Fat shaming not only doesn't work, it is counterproductive. So what might help fight obesity?
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.
Improving mental health is a walk in the park (but mind the volcanoes)
Using Twitter and geotagging, researchers add to the growing body of evidence demonstrating an association between contact with nature and improved mood.