beauty – Dr. Barry Dworkin

Small study that suggests good looks portends a better functioning immune system ignores cultural determination of attractiveness, normal immune system variability, and cannot demonstrate causality among its other limitations. + it’s as judgmental as hell.

February 17, 2022

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 17, 2022 Source:Attractive people have better immune systems: Study Reference:More than just a pretty face? The relationship between immune function and perceived facial attractiveness Author comment: That said, Mengelkoch added, there may be hope for those who are considered – or consider themselves – less appealing when it comes to…
Sunday House Call, #518, January , 2015: Who Da Thunk It? Your Favourite Hollywood Celebrity is Also Your Doctor!

January 25, 2015

Sunday House Call, #518, January , 2015: Who Da Thunk It? Your Favourite Hollywood Celebrity is Also Your Doctor! In his new book, “Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything: When Celebrity Culture and Science Clash”, University of Alberta Professor Timothy Caulfield argues that celebrity culture has emerged as one of our society’s most pernicious…

Small study that suggests good looks portends a better functioning immune system ignores cultural determination of attractiveness, normal immune system variability, and cannot demonstrate causality among its other limitations. + it’s as judgmental as hell.