Daily multivitamins may increase memory skills in older adults
A new randomized clinical trial has shown that a daily dose of multivitamins may boost memory in older adults.
Baby food and autism — do the lawsuits and internet claims have merit?
A new claim being pushed by lawyers is that baby food is linked to autism. The science is not clear on whether there is a link.
Himalayan salt facts — please don’t waste your money
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
Contaminated supplements – dangerous with little effectiveness
Supplements are a worldwide $150 billion annual business, selling contaminated products with little actual clinical effectiveness.
Bananas do not prevent cancer – another internet myth debunked
There are internet memes that say that bananas prevent cancer. They do not, it’s all based on a misinterpretation of a banana article.
Alkaline water — don’t waste your money, it’s pseudoscience
Despite the claims made about alkaline water, most of it is pseudoscience. You can only change your body’s pH by getting seriously ill.
Mucoid plaques and colon detoxification junk science (UPDATED)
Colon cleansing or detoxification of mucoid plaques in your intestine is just more pseudoscientific nonsense with no scientific evidence.
MIND diet may lower the risk of dementia — new research
New research shows that the MIND diet, a combination of the Mediterranean and DASH diets, may lower the risk of dementia.
Keto diet – what does the scientific evidence say about its effectiveness?
This article will review the scientific evidence about the effectiveness of the currently popular keto, or ketogenic, diet.
Is sugar addictive as cocaine? Once again, let’s review the science
People like to claim that sugar is as addictive as cocaine. But science tells a different story about sugar.