How to Write a Best-Selling Diet Book: The Formula

By Hank Campbell — Apr 03, 2016
Imagine someone could write a diet book that was guaranteed to help others lose weight, with tips like teaching your body how not to crave pizza. Well, if you want to publish and become the next star author, here are four things that will work, even if you can't be bothered to earn that pesky medical degree.

Imagine someone could write a diet book that was guaranteed to help others lose weight, with tips like teaching your body how not to crave pizza. Well, if you want to publish and become the next star author, here are four things that will work, even if you can't be bothered to earn that pesky medical degree.

Schizophrenia Tie to Cat Ownership Belongs in the Litter Box

By ACSH Staff — Apr 02, 2016
Everyone knows, or has heard of, the kooky old cat lady. But there are stories citing recent studies which indicate that proximity to cats can lead to schizophrenia. But when you take a closer look, where the numbers don’t add up, it seems the cat lady is more sensible than this research.

Everyone knows, or has heard of, the kooky old cat lady. But there are stories citing recent studies which indicate that proximity to cats can lead to schizophrenia. But when you take a closer look, where the numbers don’t add up, it seems the cat lady is more sensible than this research.

How Do We Count Pollen, Anyway?

By Ana-Marija Dolaskie — Apr 01, 2016
Happy Spring! Cue the sniffles, scratchy throats, and sinus headaches. Experts warn that this year's pollen count is high, but how do they actually measure it? We discuss how it's done, while offering a few tips on how to reduce your exposure to airborne irritants.

Happy Spring! Cue the sniffles, scratchy throats, and sinus headaches. Experts warn that this year's pollen count is high, but how do they actually measure it? We discuss how it's done, while offering a few tips on how to reduce your exposure to airborne irritants.

Pumping Veganism, Ex-Mr. Universe Now a Weakling

By Ruth Kava — Apr 01, 2016
A former Mr. Universe claims that going vegan has made him healthier and stronger. But he attained his title on a non-vegan regimen, so how much faith should we put in his claims?

A former Mr. Universe claims that going vegan has made him healthier and stronger. But he attained his title on a non-vegan regimen, so how much faith should we put in his claims?

Activists Accuse Bariatric Surgeons of Endocrine Disruption

By Lila Abassi — Apr 01, 2016
Activists have taken to the streets claiming that the gastric bypass procedure is an endocrine disruptor and bariatric surgeons should be held accountable.

Activists have taken to the streets claiming that the gastric bypass procedure is an endocrine disruptor and bariatric surgeons should be held accountable.

Polyunsaturated Fats May Stave Off Diabetes

By Lila Abassi — Apr 01, 2016
A dietitian-led research team from King's College, London has recently published results of a study that revealed saturated fatty acids are positively associated with impaired fasting glucose and insulin resistance.

A dietitian-led research team from King's College, London has recently published results of a study that revealed saturated fatty acids are positively associated with impaired fasting glucose and insulin resistance.

'Diuretics' — Was Scientology Based on a Spelling Error?

By Josh Bloom — Apr 01, 2016
How did Scientology really get started? We did some original research and what we found may surprise you: It involves a spelling error, an enlarged prostate, and a rest area on the New Jersey Turnpike. Who knew?

How did Scientology really get started? We did some original research and what we found may surprise you: It involves a spelling error, an enlarged prostate, and a rest area on the New Jersey Turnpike. Who knew?

New Miracle Foods Are Here — But Were They Ever Gone?

By Ana-Marija Dolaskie — Apr 01, 2016
We assume it will only be a matter of time before this class of veggies are pegged "miracle foods" by Dr. Oz and the likes (Oz will probably market lentil and bean smoothies before the end of the month), but let's not forget that these dietary pulses have been around for a long time.

We assume it will only be a matter of time before this class of veggies are pegged "miracle foods" by Dr. Oz and the likes (Oz will probably market lentil and bean smoothies before the end of the month), but let's not forget that these dietary pulses have been around for a long time.

Fad Friday: Gluten-free Vodka Is A Thing

By Ana-Marija Dolaskie — Apr 01, 2016
Don't ask us how, but we've noticed a little trend: apparently gluten-free vodka is a thing. But the thing is, gluten-free vodka has always been a thing, because according to the FDA, all distilled spirits should never have any gluten, unless it's added after distillation.

Don't ask us how, but we've noticed a little trend: apparently gluten-free vodka is a thing. But the thing is, gluten-free vodka has always been a thing, because according to the FDA, all distilled spirits should never have any gluten, unless it's added after distillation.