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Join geneticist Kevin Folta and GLP contributor Cameron English on episode 208 of Science Facts and Fallacies as they break down these latest news stories:
Low-carb and ketogenic diets have loyal adherents, who swear that these eating regimens have helped them lose weight and dramatically improve their health. But a new study indicates that high-fat, low-carb dieting could double someone’s heart disease risk. Should this research concern us?
Should climate change force developing nations to put the environment before economic development? That’s been the conventional wisdom among many scientists and global warming activists for decades; however, a new school of thought in economics claims that the developing world can simultaneously protect their natural resources and boost their economies. Is such an effort really possible?
Kevin M. Folta is a professor, keynote speaker and podcast host. Follow Professor Folta on Twitter @kevinfolta
Cameron J. English is the director of bio-sciences at the American Council on Science and Health. Visit his website and follow ACSH on Twitter @ACSHorg