Human knowledge has progressed exponentially since the dawn of modern science. It is no longer reasonable to accept claims without sufficient objective evidence. The harm from religion, alternatives to medicine, conservatism, and all other false beliefs will be exposed on this blog by reporting the findings of science. This blog will also reinforce what should be the basics of education: History, Civics, Financial Literacy, Media Literacy, and Critical/Science Based Thinking.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Healthcare Policy: The Difference Is Stark
Monday, December 18, 2023
Psychological Science: A Key To Understanding And Combating Health Misinformation
- RECOMMENDATION 1 Avoid repeating misinformation without including a correction.
- RECOMMENDATION 2 Collaborate with social media companies to understand and reduce the spread of harmful misinformation.
- RECOMMENDATION 3 Use misinformation correction strategies with tools already proven to promote healthy behaviors
- RECOMMENDATION 4 Leverage trusted sources to counter misinformation and provide accurate health information.
- RECOMMENDATION 5 Debunk misinformation often and repeatedly using evidence-based methods.
- RECOMMENDATION 6 Prebunk misinformation to inoculate susceptible audiences by building skills and resilience from an early age.
- RECOMMENDATION 7 Demand data access and transparency from social media companies for scientific research on misinformation
- RECOMMENDATION 8 Fund basic and translational research into the psychology of health misinformation, including effective ways to counter it.
Click on the link below for the full 44-page American Psychological Association Consensus Statement:
Friday, December 1, 2023
Universal Healthcare: Efforts Continue
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Artificial Turf: The Truth Regarding Chemicals
Friday, August 18, 2023
A Major Health Factor Not Mentioned Enough
Health is a general term with multiple definitions and causative factors. Exercise is mentioned in most conversations regarding health but there is little agreement regarding the best options for achieving its maximum benefits (link). Click on the link below for a brief presentation on what simple but regular exercise can do for your health in one major area:
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Coffee: A Health Food
- 1. Boosts energy levels
- 2. May be linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes
- 3. Could support brain health
- 4. May promote weight management
- 5. Linked to a lower risk of depression
- 6. Could protect against liver conditions
- 7. Supports heart health
- 8. Could increase longevity
- 9. May enhance athletic performance
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Parental Rights And Responsibilities
- Health: circumcision? vaccinations? birth-control? hormone replacement therapy? gender reassignment surgery? abortion? alternatives to medicine?
- Education: religious indoctrination? secular morality? evolution, and other sciences? history (of racism, inequality, colonialism, genocide, wars, greed, authoritarianism, individualism, communism, socialism, democracy, republicanism, tribalism, capitalism)?
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Soap And Health
"Hygiene rituals are as old as recorded civilization. While Muslims and Hindus created elaborate cleaning rituals, European Christians thought bathing increased your chances of falling ill thanks to miasma theory. For centuries, changing your linen shirt supposedly bestowed cleanliness—not soap and water. Many Christians during this era only had one bath in their entire lives: baptism."
Friday, July 23, 2021
Confronting Health Misinformation
Below is a link to a recent publication from the US. Surgeon General regarding how to combat health misinformation.
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Processed Food
Saturday, February 29, 2020
A Science-Based Look At Red Wine
The TRUTH about Red Wine
Sunday, July 1, 2018
A Scholarly Look At Veganism
More Than Just A Diet: An Inquiry Into Veganism
Vegetarian, vegan diets and multiple health outcomes: A systematic review with meta-analysis of observational studies
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Proper Food Will Always Trump Supplements For Health
Heads up: when any supplement is advertised, this warning is always included:
- Unlike drugs, supplements are not permitted to be marketed for the purpose of treating, diagnosing, preventing, or curing diseases. That means supplements should not make disease claims, such as “lowers high cholesterol” or “treats heart disease.” Claims like these cannot be legitimately made for dietary supplements. (link)
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Being Positive Isn't Bad, But - - -
Positive Psychology and Health
Thursday, October 20, 2016
A View On Circumcision
Circumcision Prevents Spread of HIV, HPV, and Possibly Herpes
Vitamin D Deficiency And Depression
Vitamin D deficiency associated with heightened depression, study finds
Monday, October 17, 2016
Added Sugar Is Pure Empty Carlories
Big Sugar Is the New Big Tobacco
This link addresses sugar and refined carbohydrates, but also looks at a type of fat.
What's wrong with the Western diet.
Why Dieting For Weight Loss Is A "Soft" Science
We’ve long blamed carbs for making us fat. What if that's wrong?
Medical Screening And Overdiagnosis
A lengthy article, but worth the read. This topic does not have black and white answers.
Mammography and overdiagnosis, revisited