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Diet Soda Consumption Saves Lives...Sort Of

Back in 2014 a study was published, titled: Diet Drink Consumption and the Risk of Cardiovascular Events.  A copy of the study can be found here.  It's nothing daunting--a mere 6 pages long.   Though once published, it's pretty clear that the media didn't bother spending any time reading, let alone analyzing the study.  Instead, they likely skipped to the last paragraph and...

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Walnuts are Drugs: In Defense of the FDA

Back in 2010 the FDA sent a warning letter to Diamond Foods Inc. regarding their walnuts.  Here's the original copy.  Much of the internet, especially the 'healthy eating' community, proceeded to lose its collective mind with statements like: FDA Ignores the Science Walnuts are DRUGS! FDA Makes Bizarre Claim FDA Says Walnuts are Illegal Drugs You get the idea.  First of all, something...

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False Dilemma

false False Dilemma

I came across this meme today. It seems that a hunting enthusiast, in his zeal to share the joys of his favorite pastime, didn't not take appropriate time to proofread his post.  Let's indulge for a minute-- which would you choose: 1) never hunting again 2) dating supermodels the rest of your life This is an example of what I would like to...

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