The Battle for Reality
Matthew Facciani discusses his definitions of misinformation and disinformation, how we engage with algorithms, and his focus on health misinformation.
The World is…Toxic?
Dr Ryan Marino, a medical toxicologist, joins Clarity Lab to dispel myths around toxicology.
How to Spot a Wellness Influencer
Social media professional Mallory DeMille joins to break down wellness influencer techniques.
Beware the Sunscreen Truthers
According to sunscreen “truthers,” sunscreen is the real culprit behind skin cancer—not the sun. Dr Michelle Wong explains how bad this idea really is.
3 Dangers of Nutrition Misinformation
Registered dietitian Danielle Shine cuts through the noise of nutrition misinformation.
Clarity Lab: Are Parabens Really Toxic?
Cosmetic chemist Jen Novakovich joins Derek to discuss what parabens are and why they’re one of the most tested ingredients in cosmetics. They also discuss how EWG manipulates public understanding by cherrypicking studies, natural versus synthetic cosmetic ingredients, sunscreen myths, and how cosmetics are formulated.
Clarity Lab: How to Read a Study
Learning how to read a study is a valuable skill in an age of information overload. Dr Rohin Francis joins Derek to discuss how he reads a study, the relevance of sample size, why studying supplements is really challenging, correlation versus causation, statists, preprints, and more.
Clarity Lab: Fighting Cancer Misinformation
On EP1 of Clarity Lab, Dr Andrea Love joins Derek to discuss the dangers of cancer misinformation, as well as why the field of cancer research is so complex—and rewarding.