Category: Science and Medicine
Dr. Vinay Prasad Pretends to Admit Error: I Was Optimistic That Vaccination Would Halt the Spread of the Virus—I Was Wrong.
While admitting error is never easy and should always be applauded, the first step is to honestly admit error.
Tattoos Still Won’t Boost Your Immune System
Does the repeated stress on your immune system from getting tattoo after tattoo make you better able to fight off infections? No, no it does not.
Binders, fillers and more? What’s all that other stuff in my medicine?
Non-medicinal products in your medicine are there for a reason.
Dr. Jeffrey Flier: Those Who Express Different Views on Health Equity Should Be Demonized, Not Heard
Perhaps if sheltered doctors cared more about health inequities, they wouldn't have treated a dangerous virus as nothing more than topic for an abstract, salon-style debate.
Woke Washing the Pandemic: If You Really Were Progressive, You’d Want Them Infected
Genuine concern is consistent concern.
We finally learn from TACT2 what we should have known two decades ago: Chelation therapy doesn’t work for heart disease
At SBM, we've long argued that chelation therapy for heart disease is quackery. An abstract presented recently finally confirmed that. Why did it take so long?
Once a Doctor Has Minimized Literal Death for Young People, Should We Value Their Opinion on Any Topic Less Consequential Than Literal Death?
Is potential death worse than real death?
Science-Based Satire: More Parents Turn to Kinesiology Diapers for Fussy Infants
Are parents really turning to diapers made using kinesiology tape to help their fussy babies? Of course not. That would be incredibly silly, and profitable. This is satire.
Cold Water Immersion Not Always Beneficial
Two papers look at the effects of cold water immersion after exercise, with mixed results.
Science Based Satire: BOMBSHELL NEWS!!! The Virus I Told You Not to Worry About and Worked to Infect You With… CAME FROM A LAB!!!
"Last year, @WashburneAlex made a bombshell prediction supporting the lab leak theory. New documents released yesterday confirm his prediction." - Dr. Jay Bhattacharya January 2024