What does the US leaving the WHO really mean?

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.

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.

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.

The infamous hydroxychloroquine has been retracted. Plus: headlines claiming seed oils are causing colorectal cancer in younger people is based on a study that never mentions seed oils.

There’s an irony to continuous glucose monitoring: in their quest for optimal health, CGMs could make non-diabetics less healthy.

While individual, population, and public health are all interconnected, knowing the differences between them is essential for understanding what health entails.

While the focus has been on Mehmet’s Oz pseudoscience and lack of qualifications, let’s not forget the real aim of this administration: to gut Medicare and Medicaid. It’s the line in Trump’s announcement that went largely overlooked.

A food company claims its chili crisp can cure IBS. The “clinical study” they share says otherwise.

A look at the science behind “endocrine-disrupting” cosmetic chemicals. Plus: online nutrition myths, Andrew Huberman’s blue light-blocking glasses, and vaccine safety.

Is “cortisol face” a real thing? No, says experts—and you shouldn’t trust supplements claiming to “cure” it.

What happens when mental health professionals analyze 1,000 TikTok videos that include the hashtag #mentalhealth in order to identify misleading claims or misinformation?