I never know how these tropes start, but I just read an anti-vaxxer claim that vaccines include a bit of human foreskin. I didn’t want to write about it, but I guess I have to do it, just because I… Read More »There is no human foreskin in vaccines — another myth debunked
Autism and vaccines are not linked or associated according to real science. This has been published in real scientific journals written by real scientists and physicians. Even though the science is clear to almost everyone, the false claim about vaccines… Read More »Autism and vaccines – 164 science articles say no link (UPDATED)
Now for something completely different, let’s talk about the facts and myths about pink Himalayan salt. I could make this my shortest article ever and state, “it’s salt.” Followed by a mic drop. But it is a bit more complicated… Read More »Himalayan salt facts — please don’t waste your money
Scientific research shows that turmeric supplements do not treat, cure, or prevent cancer. But it makes a good spice for certain foods.
If you spend any amount of time on the internet researching science and pseudoscience, you’ll find alarming claims about toxic vaccine chemicals – you know, aluminum, mercury, formaldehyde, and whatever unpronounceable molecule are all the rage for the anti-vaccine crowd.… Read More »The facts about vaccine chemicals – debunking more pseudoscience
Research does not show that getting the herpes zoster, or shingles, vaccine leads to an increased risk of dementia.
Anti-abortion activists like to make the false claim that abortions increase the risk of breast cancer. Those claims are debunked by science.
New research shows that nearly all neurologic events after receiving COVID vaccines result from pre-existing conditions.
Big Supplement makes tons of money pushing pills that have not been shown to be safe and effective in regulated clinical trials.
The anti-vaccine world has pushed tropes about Bill Gates and vaccines in Africa. This article debunks all of them.
A new peer-reviewed study found that people who received at least one flu vaccine were 40% less like to develop Alzheimer’s disease compared to non-vaccinated individuals. If this doesn’t convince you to run down to your local pharmacy or your… Read More »Flu vaccine linked to a 40% reduction in risk of Alzheimer’s disease