In the view of the vast majority of scientists, and certainly mine, any claim that homeopathic preparations have an effect beyond placebo is pure bunk. Homeopathic solutions are diluted to an...
Recently a number of people have forwarded me bits of wisdom emanating from Dr. Russel Blaylock, neurosurgeon. While at one time he may have been in possession of an acceptable brain, mental fog...
While there is no scientific evidence that gin has any medicinal benefit, one piece of folklore has persisted. That鈥檚 the use of gin-soaked raisins to treat arthritis. The common recipe is to take...
鈥淎s seen on the Dr. Oz Show鈥� is a claim that is guaranteed to boost sales for any product. Like the 鈥減hytoceramides鈥� glorified by a couple of plastic surgeons on the show. Incorporated into dietary...
We鈥檝e seen it before. A medical crisis emerges and the scam artists crawl out of the woodwork. Fearful citizens pop open their wallets and fork out hard-earned money for nonsensical 鈥渃ures.鈥� When...
Malaria, AIDS, hepatitis, herpes, cancer.聽聽Terrible diseases.聽聽That鈥檚 why thousands and thousands of scientists around the world, armed with advanced degrees, are engaged in research projects aimed...
"You should have your head examined!" We've all heard that expression at some time after expressing some thought that was perceived as being ridiculous. Of course this is not meant to be taken...
Easy answer. No. There is nothing that can be consumed that causes a greater expenditure of calories than it provides. But advertisers have given the idea a shot. But it wasn鈥檛 long before the idea...
There was a question about the possible toxicity of the popular foam puzzle mats that children play with and on. The concern is about exposure to formamide being released. This chemical is used in...
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