JUNE 2024 NEWS



Featured topic: COVID-19

 

On Science-Based Medicine,


David Gorsky:

 

Mallory Harris:

 

John Moore and Greg Gonsalves:

 

Allison Neitzel:

 

On Respectful Insolence, “Orac”:

 

Edzard Ernst posted:

 

On McGill Office for Science and Society, Jonathan Jarry posted:

 

 

Featured topic: chiropractic

 

Edzard Ernst:

 

 

Other topics

 

On Science-Based Medicine,


Scott Gavura:

 

David Gorski:

 

Steven Novella:

 

On Respectful Insolence, “Orac”:

 

Edzard Ernst:

 

On McGill Office for Science and Society,

 

Hosna Akhgary:

 

Jonathan Jarry:

 

Joe Schwarcz:

 

June – As noted in Consumer Health Digest, “KFF, a health-policy research, polling, and news organization, has launched its Misinformation and Trust Initiative ‘which is aimed at tracking health misinformation in the US, analyzing its impact on the American people, and mobilizing media to address the problem’.”

 

June 6 – Mariam Tucker reported that “Over-the-counter arthritis supplements pose adrenal danger.” “Use of over-the-counter arthritis supplements containing undisclosed glucocorticoids can lead to iatrogenic adrenal dysfunction, Cushing syndrome, and/or adrenal insufficiency (AI)…The specific supplements used were Artri King in eight of the patients, Ardosons in two, and Ajo Rey in one…The supplements are not believed to be sold in the United States, but they are available in Mexico and can be ordered online…”

 

June 24 – Alice Callahan asked, “Is fish oil helpful or harmful for the heart?” “Despite decades of research, the evidence for omega-3 supplements is murky.”

 

June 25 – Meeri Kim wrote “Turmeric supplements may harm the liver in some people.” A genetic variant found in 10% of the U.S. population results in increased susceptibility to liver injury. Some people are taking enormous doses of turmeric, along with black pepper to increase absorption of curcumin (the active ingredient).

 

 

Additions to previous month

 

May 14 – Jesse Greenspan wrote, “Is cold-water swimming good for you?” There are possible benefits, but the evidence is weak. There are also risks.

 

May 15 – Katie Suleta posted “Chris Kresser and the grift of nootropics supplements.” “Chris Kresser has multiple books, a website, a supplement line, a health coaching certification program, and he was a co-founder of the California Center for Functional Medicine…Kresser makes wild recommendations (e.g., specific dosages) often based on old, cherry picked studies and data from rodents. Kresser shows his lack of training and understanding of science through his recommendations of nootropics. Buyer beware, this stuff is not backed by science.” Products discussed are citicoline, lion’s mane mushroom, phosphatidylserine, Bacopa monnieri, Ginkgo biloba, uridine monophosphate, and Alpinia galanga.


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