Public health: So-called “Blue Zones” are a fraud
"Blue Zones" and the Blue Zone diet appear to have been based on bad record keeping and pension fraud leading to false claims of many centenarians.
Nutrition: “Planetary-diet” could lead to poor health
Activist nutrition "scientists" promote a "planetary diet scheme" that will harm health. I know from personal experience.
Nutrition: Chocolate consumption leads to more Nobel Awards
It's just science :)
Updated: Nutrition science is about climate, animal rights, and labor abuses
This was originally posted in April 2025. This has been updated to note Stanford’s Christopher Gardner’s role and his conflicts of interest in promoting a “plant-based” diet via the USDA…
Scientists make questionable claim about heart attack risk factors
They've drawn a circle around about 80% of the population, and claim they've identified the key factors for heart disease. Nope.
Nutrition: It’s no longer about food
The goal of national nutrition guidelines is to end meat consumption "to save the planet". Guidelines are no longer about your personal health.
Nutrition: Coffee could be a factor in high LDL levels
Coffee, depending on how it is brewed, can have significant effects on LDL cholesterol.
Public health: Confusing CDC messaging on vaccines?
Inteesting commentary on measles, plus few people still get Covid vaccinations.
Climate: This counts as climate research
"Rising temperatures increase added sugar intake disproportionately in disadvantaged groups in the USA".
Nutrition: Diabetic nutrition advice has flipped
For decades, the American Diabetic Association pushed for consistent carbohydrate diets for diabetics. In the past few years, that advice has been largely thrown out.
Public health: Hybrid immunity to Covid-19
If had multiple Covid shots in the past, and you've had Covid, the CDC says you likely have robust hybrid immunity.
Climate: UK Climate Change Committee demands society wide B-12 deficiency
UK demands sharp cut in meat consumption, intends to de facto mandate vegetarianism.
Public health: Tetanus booster shots may no longer be needed
We probably do not need once every ten year tetanus booster shots anymore, says study.
Climate: Dogs should “go vegan”
Tell a lie often enough and people may start to believe it.