Upending Some Common Beliefs About Health Risks

By Chuck Dinerstein, MD, MBA — Oct 10, 2022
A new meta-analysis upends the belief that red meat is bad and vegetables are good. How can that be? It begins by reassessing how researchers “weigh” the impact and uncertainty of the studies they consider.

A new meta-analysis upends the belief that red meat is bad and vegetables are good. How can that be? It begins by reassessing how researchers “weigh” the impact and uncertainty of the studies they consider.

The Concussion Seen Around the World

By Chuck Dinerstein, MD, MBA — Oct 10, 2022
Last week Dophin Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was thrown to the ground and suffered a concussion and clear neurologic event on national television. Quarterbacks are somewhere near the middle of the pack when it comes to concussions by position. A new study looks at concussions among the Nittany Lions.

Last week Dophin Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was thrown to the ground and suffered a concussion and clear neurologic event on national television. Quarterbacks are somewhere near the middle of the pack when it comes to concussions by position. A new study looks at concussions among the Nittany Lions.

Marshmallows and Parolees

By Chuck Dinerstein, MD, MBA — Oct 07, 2022
Is our ability to make judgments and focus a matter of willpower or is it like a muscle that can be exercised and strengthened? Could neither be the case? A new study suggests that our ability to make judgments is more chemistry than "strength."

Is our ability to make judgments and focus a matter of willpower or is it like a muscle that can be exercised and strengthened? Could neither be the case? A new study suggests that our ability to make judgments is more chemistry than "strength."

ACSH Debates 'Fat Acceptance' Advocates on Dr. Phil

By Cameron English — Oct 06, 2022
I recently appeared on "Dr. Phil" to discuss the fat-acceptance movement—a dangerous, misnamed "social justice" cause that needs to die an abrupt death. Let's break down the debate that ensued.

I recently appeared on "Dr. Phil" to discuss the fat-acceptance movement—a dangerous, misnamed "social justice" cause that needs to die an abrupt death. Let's break down the debate that ensued.

Breakthrough in Understanding Metastasis: Healthy Cells Do It, Too

By Josh Bloom — Oct 05, 2022
Once in a while, a light bulb goes on, and a theory that turns medical knowledge on its head is born. Could this be one of those times? A group at Cambridge just published a study on the mechanism of cancer metastasis, which could fundamentally change how the spread of cancer is viewed. Here's what they discovered.

Once in a while, a light bulb goes on, and a theory that turns medical knowledge on its head is born. Could this be one of those times? A group at Cambridge just published a study on the mechanism of cancer metastasis, which could fundamentally change how the spread of cancer is viewed. Here's what they discovered.

'Bothsidesism': The New Rallying Cry of Anti-Meat Hysterics

By Cameron English — Oct 05, 2022
Many activists and reporters claim we should eat little or no meat to prevent climate change. But instead of presenting arguments, proponents of this radical proposal seek to disqualify their critics with personal attacks.

Many activists and reporters claim we should eat little or no meat to prevent climate change. But instead of presenting arguments, proponents of this radical proposal seek to disqualify their critics with personal attacks.

How Do You Define Healthy Food?

By Jane Caldwell, Ph.D. — Oct 05, 2022
What does the word "healthy" mean to you? Do you consider yourself a healthy eater?  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is updating the definition as a claim on food labeling. Will it amount to a hill of beans?

What does the word "healthy" mean to you? Do you consider yourself a healthy eater?  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is updating the definition as a claim on food labeling. Will it amount to a hill of beans?

Drought-Tolerant Crops: A Success Story the Non-GMO Project Hates

By Cameron English — Oct 04, 2022
The Non-GMO Project claims that drought-tolerant crops won't help "feed the world" as climate change threatens crop yields. The evidence says otherwise.

The Non-GMO Project claims that drought-tolerant crops won't help "feed the world" as climate change threatens crop yields. The evidence says otherwise.