Health lies
Exposing misconceptions in public health and the influence of commercial interests on nutrition science.
Common Myths
Lifestyle counts far more than genetics for health and longevity
75-90 % of what determines human lifespan lies outside the DNA we inherit. That “environmental” portion is overwhelmingly shaped by lifestyle: medical care, nutrition, physical activity, smoking, social support, and more.
Refusing alcohol often requires justification in social settings
In France, individuals who refuse alcohol, whether for health reasons, pregnancy, or religious beliefs, often feel pressured to explain their…
Shaky Claims
Sleeping naked is not proven to extend lifespan
Headlines that tie nudity to extra years of life are not backed by serious longevity research. What holds up in sources is narrower: heat at night often fragments sleep, public health pages recommend a cool bedroom, and one home-based study in community-dwelling older adults points to a 20-25 °C band under nonlinear models with large person-to-person differences. Choosing pajamas is personal; comfort and room temperature matter more than anti-aging slogans.
videoPeople who keep lost weight off stay active about an hour a day
Most lost weight returns within a few years. People who keep it off report about an hour of activity a day, and an eight-month trial found cardio cut more body fat than weights, which mainly added muscle.
A tidy home contributes to happiness and productivity
Research shows that having a tidy home promotes happiness and reduces stress. Clutter-free environments not only improve mental well-being but…
UCL doctor says ultra-processed food makers act like Big Tobacco
UCL's Chris van Tulleken says ultra-processed food makers use Big Tobacco tactics to sell addictive food, especially to children. Tobacco firms did own major US food brands, whose foods were more often hyper-palatable, but food addiction is not yet an official diagnosis.
Scientists defending ultra-processed foods linked to industry funding
Scientists on a panel defending ultra-processed foods have been found to have ties to food industry companies. This revelation raises…
Flawed Evidence
videoNearly 9 in 10 French teens move too little, a cardiologist warns
Cardiologist François Carré warns that French youth move too little. WHO data confirm that 87% of French teens fall short of an hour of activity a day, but his figures on early heart attacks have no traceable source.
A researcher wants tobacco-style health warnings on ultra-processed food packaging
A leading scientist calls for tobacco-style warning labels on ultra-processed foods due to their harmful health effects. These foods, linked…
Devi Sridhar says UK leaders used Covid scientists as cover
Public health professor Devi Sridhar argues that Covid inquiry evidence shows Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance were sidelined in private, while their place beside Boris Johnson made weak decisions look led by science.