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NAD the answer? Behind the marketing hype of life-extension supplementation

Brian Goncus -
When it comes to life-extension technology, there's much current hype around NAD and NMN supplementation - but robust evidence is still lacking
Health

When science outpaces sweat: the value of exercise in a post-Ozempic world

Peter Dawson -
In a world where Ozempic and other new drugs help us meet our weight loss and muscle-building goals, we shouldn't overlook the value of exercise
Health

Snus: the nicotine pouch epidemic among professional footballers

Alice Howarth -
With as many as 3 in 4 professional footballers use snus pouches, it's time for the game to offer real support for managing players' stress.
Placebo Effect

No, placebos probably aren’t getting stronger over time

Mike Hall -
Placebo responses have not gotten stronger over the past 30 years – trials are just better at isolating treatment effects from noise
Health

The UK has some of the safest tap water in the world – despite what Water2 claim

Michael Marshall -
Water2 sells pricey water filters to rid your tap water of harmful contaminants – the problem is, UK tap water is already incredibly safe
Health

Kind Patches almost certainly aren’t the answer to ADHD focus issues

Alice Howarth -
Kind Patches sell patches filled with natural ingredients, with all manner of health claims - but, as so often with supplements, no real evidence
Health

Hair analysis and bioresonance food sensitivity tests are simply junk science

Brian Eggo -
Companies selling food sensitivity tests that 'analyse' hair samples via bioresonance devices are selling little more than dietary paranoia
Vaccinations

Facts won’t change minds about animal medicine, so should we bother trying?

Robyn Lowe -
Health misinformation causes members of the public to fear veterinary professionals do harm to animals – we need to counter it strategically
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