Jess Steier
Viewpoint: Attack of the thin mints? Why Moms Across America (MAA) claims of ‘dangeous’ pesticide residues in Girl Scout Cookies are wrong and insidious
For generations, it's been a cherished part of American life: the excited Girl Scouts at their cookie booths, the ritual ...
Are vaccines ‘pushed on us’ because they are mega-money makers for doctors?
"Ask your pediatrician how much their bonuses are when they gaslight you into thinking your child needs vaccines." Posts like ...
Viewpoint: Trump has sided with the cigarette industry in blocking a proposed FDA ban of menthol cigarettes. Why that will kill black people?
Today, January 24, 2025, the Trump administration extinguished a long-awaited ban on menthol cigarettes, derailing decades of public health efforts ...
Viewpoint: Placebo controversy — When should they ethically be used in studies?
The placebo effect is a phenomenon where individuals experience– or perceive to experience– improvements in symptoms or conditions after receiving a treatment ...
Fluoride in our water lowers IQ? Activists misrepresent problematic study in viral posts across social media
The National Toxicology Program (NTP), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has released a comprehensive study titled ...
Podcast: Wheat causes health issues? Do you have celiac disease, an allergy or…? Hysteria and misinformation about wheat-based products grows
Gluten has gained attention in pop culture because it is implicated in specific medical conditions, specifically celiac disease and gluten ...
