Let Me Tell You About the Violent Diarrhea I Got From 'Raw' River Water
Going into college, I thought I understood all of the different ways poop could look. My digestion is generally bad,…
Here's The Truth About Eating Placenta
I’m not going to tell you what to do with your baby’s placenta after birth. If the doctor lets you have it, and you…
The Sad Truth Behind Taking Vitamin C and Zinc for Colds
Cold season has descended upon us. You’ve got to shake these chills. You’ll do anything if there’s hope of some release…
Antioxidants Will Not Stop You From Dying
When you hear something is chock-full of antioxidants, the mental conclusion is often: That’s it—that’s the elixir of…
We Need to Talk About Industry Funded Nutrition Science
Evidence is great—there’s nothing quite like a science study to help prove your point. But one thing frequently left…
European Scientists Agree: Homeopathy Is Pure Quackery
There are a lot of ancient medicinal cures that we no longer use. We don’t consume dried mummy powder, for example. We…
Is This the Beginning of the End for Goop?
Around the turn of the 20th century, American entrepreneur Clark Stanley sold an allegedly healing “rattlesnake oil”…
Energy Drinks Won’t Make You a Coke Addict: Cocaine Will Make You A Coke Addict
Science doesn’t give answers. Instead, it’s a tool that humans have created to make meaningful conclusions from data.…
That New Pro-Vegan Documentary on Netflix Made Me Want to Die
If there’s one thing you should always remember about science, it’s that fact and truth are established after multiple…
