Changing World of Science & Communications

Disclosure statements I would like to see too @DrSharma http://ow.ly/UZBt8

If you haven’t seen this video “Out of Balance” by @vitalchoice , then you should watch it.

Amazing….

There have been instances when I have chastised journalistic coverage of scientific reports. For example today, I questioned the veracity of reporting by MacLean’s magazine in “The Easy-to-Swallow Story on Multivitamins“.

Previously, an editorial “Enough is Enough” raised my ire.

Today, there is evidence from Australia that media reports can jeopardize lives – possibly 2,900 potentially, avoidable fatalities, all because someone wanted to generate headlines on the 50% increased health risk seen with statins – changing risk of diabetes from 2 in 200 to 3 in 200.

What do you think can media reports change consumer behavior?

Multivitamin/mineral supplements with 100%DV are an insurance policy. http://ow.ly/OCMWr #NotDeathSentence @drlabos @macleansmag

Low #vitaminD concentrations associated with delirium-onset in hospitalized patients http://ow.ly/LYhL5 #EarthDay

Are headlines on #multivitamin/mineral supplement use and #cancer accurate? What do you think? http://ow.ly/LUJJe #RollingStone

#VitaminE deficiency has catastrophic effects on brain development. What about less than optimal status? http://ow.ly/LB3Gi