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Ultra-processed food may harm men’s heart health and fertility. Emphasis on the “may” since it was a small study, of short duration and underpowered. However we know that reducing these “foods” in our diet and eating more healthfully does have enormous benefits.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 24, 2025 Source:Ultra-processed food may harm men’s heart health and fertility, study suggests Reference:Effect of ultra-processed food consumption on male reproductive and metabolic health
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Consumer reports study evaluates lead levels in many US-based protein powder products.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 23, 2025 Source:‘Alarmist’ or alarming? Report finds lead in protein powders Specific data from the Consumer Reports investigation (referenced in the CTV News article) quantifies lead levels in 23 tested protein powders and shakes, based on standard serving sizes. Lead is measured in micrograms (mcg) per serving, compared to CR’s…
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No, it is unlikely you will be infected by your own toothbrush
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 22, 2025 Source:Your toothbrush is bristling with bacteria – is it time to change it?
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The relationship between music and pain management: Music could help ease pain from surgery or illness.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 21, 2025 Source:Music could help ease pain from surgery or illness. Scientists are listening Reference:The impact of different music genres on pain tolerance: emphasizing the significance of individual music genre preferences
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Study reviews the relationship between losing your teeth and future health problems.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 20, 2025 Source:Losing Your Teeth Could Be a Deadly Warning, Study Finds Reference:Tooth loss progression and mortality among older adults: results from the Chinese longitudinal healthy longevity survey
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House Calls, #986, October 19, 2025: To Tell the Truth
The weasel words that are used in science and health reporting and how you can cut through all this to figure out what deserves your attention and what can be chucked by the wayside. An anticancer nanoparticle vaccine in development. Your Calls and Comments: Playlist 1st segment Intro: Stand Back – Peter Gabriel Outro: Bad…
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Scientists Begin $14.2 Million Project To Decode the Body’s Interoceptive pathways considered to be a “sixth sense”
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 17, 2025 Source:Scientists Begin $14.2 Million Project To Decode the Body’s “Hidden Sixth Sense”
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Observational conference-presented study on sugar and artificial sweeteners states that they are linked to the development of fatty liver disease. However, cannot show causality or biological mechanism for artificial sweeteners.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 16, 2025 Source:That “Diet” Drink Isn’t As Safe As You Think: New Study Links It to Severe Liver Disease
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Selfish sperm see older fathers pass on more disease-causing mutations
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 15, 2025 Source:Selfish sperm see older fathers pass on more disease-causing mutations Reference:Sperm sequencing reveals extensive positive selection in the male germline
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