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Elderberry (What is it good for)
Accumulated evidence does not demonstrate that elderberry has meaningful beneficial effects. The post Elderberry (What is it good for) first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Post Hoc Bias in Medicine
We are more likely to use an ineffective treatment after slight symptom improvement, even when the changes are coincidental. The post Post Hoc Bias in Medicine first appeared on Science-Based Me...
Cannabis use and cardiovascular disease
New research suggests that cannabis use may be harmful and could be causing cardiovascular disease. The post Cannabis use and cardiovascular disease first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Homeopathy in Pharmacist Education
A new paper that looks at homeopathy in pharmacy education raises more questions than answers. The post Homeopathy in Pharmacist Education first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Are dietary sugar alcohol sweeteners safe?
Should we be concerned about new research linking sugar alcohols like xylitol and erythritol? The post Are dietary sugar alcohol sweeteners safe? first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Magnesium oil: Not so magical
Despite the hype, there is no evidence to show magnesium oil is effective for any purpose. The post Magnesium oil: Not so magical first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
No Benefit to Daily Multivitamin Use
A 20-year analysis of almost 400,000 generally healthy adults shows that vitamins do not help you live longer. The post No Benefit to Daily Multivitamin Use first appeared on Science-Based Medic...
Amazon goes where the FDA does not
Amazon has implemented new quality standards for some dietary supplements. The post Amazon goes where the FDA does not first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Collagen Supplementation: Hype and Hope
Collagen is an expensive protein supplement - nothing more. The post Collagen Supplementation: Hype and Hope first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Generic Drugs: Are they different?
Standards in place for generic drugs should give consumers confidence that these products are just as effective as their brand-name equivalent. The post Generic Drugs: Are they different? first ...
Binders, fillers and more? What’s all that other stuff in my medicine?
Non-medicinal products in your medicine are there for a reason. The post Binders, fillers and more? What’s all that other stuff in my medicine? first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Cold Water Immersion Not Always Beneficial
Two papers look at the effects of cold water immersion after exercise, with mixed results. The post Cold Water Immersion Not Always Beneficial first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
SARMs Harms
Selective androgen receptor (SARMs) are sports supplements marketed to teens via social media influencers. The post SARMs Harms first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
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AI for prescription drug information: Not yet useful for health care – but it’s coming
ChatGPT may not replace a health care professional's assessment yet, but its capabilities are growing. The post AI for prescription drug information: Not yet useful for health care – but it’s...
Quality differences of supplements vs. drugs
When it comes to drugs or dietary supplements, accuracy should be a given. What’s on the label should accurately describe what’s in the bottle. No exceptions. When it comes to ensuring the pr...
Adios Aduhelm
The controversial and never-proven-effective drug to treat Alzheimer's disease, aducanumab (Aduhelm) has been discontinued. The post Adios Aduhelm first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
More Americans turning to complementary approaches to pain control
The use of of complementary health approaches overall, and for pain management, is growing among US adults. The post More Americans turning to complementary approaches to pain control first appe...
Black mold is the new Candida
How concerned should we be about mold in our homes and environment? The post Black mold is the new Candida first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
2024 Detox Trends To Watch (Out) For
Trends come and go but the popularity of detoxification and cleansing in January is eternal. The post 2024 Detox Trends To Watch (Out) For first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
FDA: Don’t use homeopathic eye drops
There are no homeopathic eye drops approved by the FDA. The post FDA: Don’t use homeopathic eye drops first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Misinformation is pervasive, and AI will turbocharge it
Is it possible to refute an infinite amount of AI-generated health misinformation? The post Misinformation is pervasive, and AI will turbocharge it first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Despite safety and quality questions, melatonin use growing in children
A new survey shows use of melatonin in children is widespread despite modest efficacy and an unknown long-term safety profile. The post Despite safety and quality questions, melatonin use growing...
Coffee enemas: This TikTok trend can be deadly
There's no evidence flushing coffee into your rectum is safe or effective, despite what you may see on TikTok. The post Coffee enemas: This TikTok trend can be deadly first appeared on Science-B...
COVID-19 Vaccination and Factors Contributing to Vaccine Refusal
An examination of COVID-19 vaccine refusal in Hong Kong suggests that fostering trust in health authorities, boosting confidence in vaccines, and combating misinformation are all necessary as we ...
Misinformation, Trust, and Non-Evidence-Based COVID-19 Treatments
Misinformation drove 1 in 20 Americans to use useless therapies like ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 infections. The post Misinformation, Trust, and Non-Evidence-Based COVID-1...
Decongestant doesn’t work, concludes FDA advisory committee
An FDA advisory committee has concluded that phenylephrine, a popular decongestant in cough and cold remedies, is ineffective. The post Decongestant doesn’t work, concludes FDA advisory committ...
Reeling In Misrepresentation: Fish Oil Supplements Found Lacking
An analysis of label claims for fish oil supplements finds a lot of tall tales The post Reeling In Misrepresentation: Fish Oil Supplements Found Lacking first appeared on Science-Based Medicine ...
Are “keto supplements” necessary?
A closer look at the science supporting beta hydroxybutyrate supplements The post Are “keto supplements” necessary? first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Examining COVID-19 misinformation propagated by US physicians
A new paper documents COVID-19 medical misinformation shared by US physicians on social media The post Examining COVID-19 misinformation propagated by US physicians first appeared on Science-Bas...
What’s really in that sports supplement?
A new analysis of sports supplements shows that you cannot trust the label to tell you what's actually in the bottle. The post What’s really in that sports supplement? first appeared on Scienc...