A little bit of basic science can end up saving you cash and harm from dubious health claims and sales pitches. The McGill Office for Science and Society publishes many articles like these to help educate and explain the reasoning behind spurious and legitimate health claims.

The measles outbreak continues apace in Ontario and Europe.

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Mouth Taping: Does This Viral Social Media Trend Really Work – And Is It Safe?

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• Possible bone loss risk with long-term use of antacid medications
• Pain perception when warned ahead of time

Playlist

1^st segment

Intro:  Gimme Shelter – Rolling Stones

Outro: Anything Goes – John Williams from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (start at 0:34)

2^nd segment

Intro: Crying – Roy Orbison

Outro: Pale Shelter (2nd single version) – Tears for Fears (start at 0:26)

3^rd segment

Intro: Fever – The Back Keys

Outro:  Save Me – Jelly Roll

4^th segment

Intro:  Crazy – Gnarls Barkley

Outro: I’ve Got You Under My Skin – Frank Sinatra