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The hierarchy of evidence: Is the study’s design robust

WebI actually did state that in the second paragraph, but it admittedly was buried among a bunch of other qualifications. “Fourth, this hierarchy is most germane to issues …

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How to find and access peer-reviewed studies (for free)

WebSometimes though, it is useful to use a more focused database, and that is where PubMed comes in. As its name suggests, PubMed is a repository for medical …

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4 meaningless words: toxin, natural, organic, and GMO

WebNews articles and blog posts are often full of buzzwords that are heavy on emotional impact but light on substance, and for scientific topics such as nutrition, …

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Parents often don’t know what is best The Logic of Science

WebWhen dealing with anti-vaccers and other believers in woo, I often encounter indignant parents who, when faced with evidence and arguments that are contrary to …

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Does Splenda cause cancer

WebLast week, researchers published a paper suggesting that sucralose (Splenda) causes cancer in male mice. This has re-sparked an old debate, and various …

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Research, you’re doing it wrong: A look at Tenpenny’s “Vaccine …

Web"I've done my research." If you've ever debated someone who disagrees with a scientific consensus, then you've probably encountered that sentence, especially if …

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When can correlation equal causation

Web5 Responses to. “Correlation does not equal causation.”. It is a phrase that everyone has probably heard, but many people seem to ignore or misunderstand it. …

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Ancient knowledge and the test of time The Logic of Science

WebAncient knowledge and the test of time. Posted on October 19, 2015 by Fallacy Man. The notion of “ancient knowledge” is a common theme among anti-vaccers …

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The “99% survive COVID” argument is

WebThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the argument that “99% of COVID patients survive” has been repeatedly used as an excuse to oppose public health …

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100 bad arguments against vaccines The Logic of Science

WebBad Argument #8). “Vaccination is NOT responsible for the decline in infectious diseases.” No, actually it is. I dealt with this argument in detail here, but in …

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Acupuncture is just a placebo The Logic of Science

WebAcupuncture is an extremely popular form of complementary alternative medicine (CAM) that has even worked its way into many “integrative” hospitals. It is also …

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If anecdotes are evidence, why aren’t you drinking paint thinner

WebNamely, most of the people reading this probably spotted the flaws in my arguments for turpentine. The idea that drinking paint thinner could cure all diseases is …

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Do we need more studies on vaccines, GMOs, climate change, etc.

WebPosted on December 15, 2015 by Fallacy Man. I frequently encounter people who state that, “I’m not anti-vaccine/GMO, I just think that we need more studies” or “we need more …

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Debunking “10 scientific studies proving GMOs can be harmful to …

WebI recently stumbled across an article titled "10 Scientific Studies Proving GMOs Can Be Harmful To Human Health." This article was written by Collective …

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Naturopaths use deceptive tactics to support pseudoscience

WebEarlier this year, a new review paper was published claiming to show evidence that naturopathy was effective (Myers et al. 2019). I’m a bit late to the game on …

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If vaccines are a scam to make money, why don’t we routinely …

WebAnti-vaccers insist that vaccines are simply a scam by big companies who don’t mind poisoning children in the name of profit. They insist that vaccines are …

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COVID comorbidities are not analogous to car crashes: Debunking …

WebRecently, the CDC released data on COVID comorbidities, including data showing that 6% of COVID-19 deaths only listed COVID on the death certificate, while …

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Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS): If it sounds too good to be true, it

WebThere is an old saying that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. I really like this saying because it is a basic principle of skepticism, and it …

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Bt GMOs reduce pesticides, increase yields, and benefit farmers

WebFew technologies have been demonized to the same extent as genetic engineering. According to countless websites, GMOs are an evil scourge on the earth …

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