Gideon M-K: Health Nerd
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There's No Such Thing As A Vitamin D Deficiency - Part 3 • Does anyone really need to take a supplement?
There's No Such Thing As A Vitamin D Deficiency - Part 3
Does anyone really need to take a supplement?
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December 22, 2025 at 1:28 AM
There's No Such Thing As A Vitamin D Deficiency - Part 2 • Who needs to take a supplement?
There's No Such Thing As A Vitamin D Deficiency - Part 2
Who needs to take a supplement?
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December 9, 2025 at 1:31 AM
There's No Such Thing As A Vitamin D Deficiency - Part One • The complex science about vitamin D levels and what they mean
There's No Such Thing As A Vitamin D Deficiency - Part One
The complex science about vitamin D levels and what they mean
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December 1, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Does Batman Make Us More Ethical? • The story of a very unlikely finding.
Does Batman Make Us More Ethical?
The story of a very unlikely finding.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The Terrifying Problem Of Fraud In Women's Health • A scientific issue impacting pretty much every person with a vagina.
The Terrifying Problem Of Fraud In Women's Health
A scientific issue impacting pretty much every person with a vagina.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Stem Cell Infusions And Heart Failure: The Story Of An Academic Trainwreck • Some truly bizarre data behind a big new clinical trial
Stem Cell Infusions And Heart Failure: The Story Of An Academic Trainwreck
Some truly bizarre data behind a big new clinical trial
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November 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Are Administrators To Blame For Skyrocketing Healthcare Costs? • The story of a viral meme
Are Administrators To Blame For Skyrocketing Healthcare Costs?
The story of a viral meme
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November 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Do Fitness Apps And Trackers Do More Harm Than Good? • In short: probably not.
Do Fitness Apps And Trackers Do More Harm Than Good?
In short: probably not.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Apple Cider Vinegar For Weight Loss - A Study That May Never Have Happened At All • Some fascinating insights into the world of scientific integrity.
Apple Cider Vinegar For Weight Loss - A Study That May Never Have Happened At All
Some fascinating insights into the world of scientific integrity.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The Five Supplements That (Probably) Work • The supplement pills that I recommend as a skeptic of supplements.
The Five Supplements That (Probably) Work
The supplement pills that I recommend as a skeptic of supplements.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Is Ultra-Processed Food Destroying Men's Health? • The details of a new study on ultra-processed food.
Is Ultra-Processed Food Destroying Men's Health?
The details of a new study on ultra-processed food.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Are Fizzy Drinks Giving You Liver Disease? • The latest headlines about sugar and artificially sweetened beverages continue to mislead.
Are Fizzy Drinks Giving You Liver Disease?
The latest headlines about sugar and artificially sweetened beverages continue to mislead.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The Cass Review Continues To Be Severely Flawed • A new paper from an Australian team shines a light on the problems with the review
The Cass Review Continues To Be Severely Flawed
A new paper from an Australian team shines a light on the problems with the review
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November 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Soft Drinks Probably Aren't Making You Depressed • Why soda/pop/soft drinks probably aren't causing depression.
Soft Drinks Probably Aren't Making You Depressed
Why soda/pop/soft drinks probably aren't causing depression.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Cinnamon For Diabetes And Vitamin D For COVID-19 • The painfully slow process of scientific correction
Cinnamon For Diabetes And Vitamin D For COVID-19
The painfully slow process of scientific correction
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November 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Tylenol Use In Pregnancy Probably Doesn't Give Babies Autism • Why acetaminophen/paracetamol probably isn't causing the autism epidemic.
Tylenol Use In Pregnancy Probably Doesn't Give Babies Autism
Why acetaminophen/paracetamol probably isn't causing the autism epidemic.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
A Fight Over Evidence-Based Medicine And Gender Affirming Care • The case of McMaster University
A Fight Over Evidence-Based Medicine And Gender Affirming Care
The case of McMaster University
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November 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Peanuts Probably Can't Slow Aging • An introduction to the dubious science of Big Peanut
Peanuts Probably Can't Slow Aging
An introduction to the dubious science of Big Peanut
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November 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Can You Lose Weight By Ditching Ultra-Processed Foods? • What even is an ultra-processed food?
Can You Lose Weight By Ditching Ultra-Processed Foods?
What even is an ultra-processed food?
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November 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Most Advice About Your Sleep Is Ridiculous • The reason that most sleep tips are so exhausting.
Most Advice About Your Sleep Is Ridiculous
The reason that most sleep tips are so exhausting.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Beetroot Juice Won't Save Your Life • The weird things that somehow still need to be said.
Beetroot Juice Won't Save Your Life
The weird things that somehow still need to be said.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Is Yoga A Miracle Treatment For Insomnia? • Probably not.
Is Yoga A Miracle Treatment For Insomnia?
Probably not.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM