Black Salve Injuries
Something new is hitting the health websites. Black salve, also known as “escharotics,” is a…
The (Lack of) Science Behind Laundry Balls
While I was digging around in the laundry room yesterday, I came across one of…
Facebook "Like" Scams
I just saw a Facebook post where if you Like a page, you’re entered in…
Measuring the Climate Throughout History
Recently I was engaged by a climate change denier using an interesting argument: No one…
Does Fluoridated Water Hurt You?
In the 1940s, the Cold War was just starting. Completely unrelated to that, President Truman’s…
Echinacea Supplements
Enchinacea is a type of daisy that is often touted as being able to prevent…
Why Oil Pulling is a Bad Idea
Something that came across my desk recently was the idea of using coconut oil or…
Does Water Dowsing Work?
Everyone knows I spend a (likely unhealthy) lot of time browsing Amazon. Recently, I came…
Is Raw Milk Safe to Drink?
Somehow I got into a debate on raw milk recently. Raw milk is milk that comes…
The Fukushima "Cover-up"
Sometimes you see something that makes you sigh. Every so often people bring up Fukushima…