Edzard Ernst

Which diet is best for heart health?

Edzard — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:23:19 +0000

For several decades, eggs were commonly portrayed as a major cause of raised cholesterol and cardiovascular disease. That position has been substantially revised: current evidence suggests that dietary cholesterol has a relatively modest effect on blood cholesterol in most people, whereas saturated and trans fats are more important determinants of LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk. […]

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Measles in the US – RFK Jr., his stupid rhetoric and irresponsible actions erode immunity

Edzard — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:37:55 +0000

The US resurgence of measles in 2026 serves as a stark, data-driven refutation of the anti-vaccine rhetoric championed by quacks like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. For years, vaccine antagonists have framed immunisations as a matter of personal autonomy, minimizing the societal dangers of declining rates. Yet, public health is not governed by ideology, but by […]

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Research integrity and transparency in SCAM journals

Edzard — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:49:19 +0000

So-called alternative medicine (SCAM) remains widely used worldwide, yet longstanding concerns persist regarding the balance and reliability of the evidence presented in SCAM journals. This investigation examined long-term trends in publication practices within leading SCAM journals, with particular attention to changes in publication types and the prevalence of positive versus negative study outcomes as indirect […]

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Systemic problems affecting the US natural health industry?

Edzard — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:35:42 +0000

On May 27, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced they are investigating a 3rd multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to moringa powder supplements in 2026. Moringa oleifera supplements (including green powders and capsules) are heavily marketed as a “superfood” and a natural multivitamin powerhouse. They […]

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Retirement?

Edzard — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:04:29 +0000

When – about 14 years ago – it was my turn, I looked forward to retirement: endless sleep-ins, zero airport security lines for lectures at distant places, no more struggling to keep awake at boring meeting, and a calendar so beautifully blank it belongs in a modern art museum. I looked forward to the complete […]

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Dr. Toby Rogers … and “one of the greatest crimes in human history”

Edzard — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:35:50 +0000

Dr. Toby Rogers, a political economist and fellow at the libertarian Brownstone Institute, ignited a firestorm in March 2026 when he declared the current childhood vaccination program “one of the greatest crimes in human history” (“libertarian” refers to someone who advocates for extreme individual liberty—particularly freedom from government mandates and regulations—believing that the state should […]

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Alternatives to Smoking: What Users Ought to Know About Vaping and Nicotine Pouches

Edzard — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:47:57 +0000

Smoking kills! Since most people now know about this fact, they have been looking for alternatives that are safe. Here I will discuss two of them: vaping and nicotine pouches. VAPING Vaping devices are electronic nicotine delivery systems that heat liquid into an inhalable aerosol. They have surged in popularity. Despite marketing claims to the […]

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Ebola is back – and so are the quacks offering help

Edzard — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:57:15 +0000

During outbreaks of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), public health organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) combat “infodemics”, i.e. surges of false information and unproven so-called alternative medicine (SCAM) polluting social media (Bedrosian et al., 2016; Fung et al., 2016; Obol & Nzedibe, 2024). Because these […]

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Antidotes in Homeopathy: Classical Doctrine, Clinical Relevance and Scientific Reinterpretation

Edzard — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:15:55 +0000

I found an interesting article in the hilarity-prone journal ‘HOMEOPATHY’. I hope it might amuse you: The concept of antidotes in homeopathy holds a central place in classical doctrine and daily clinical practice, yet remains l argely unexplored in scientific literature. Antidotes are traditionally defined as substances, remedies, environmental factors or physiological and emotional influences […]

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The stupidity of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. runs deeper than I feared

Edzard — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:02:29 +0000

For some time, I had suspected that the stupidity of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. runs deep. Just how deep, is a surprise even to me. Let me give you just two examples from a choice of plenty: EXAMPLE No 1 In January 2026, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released far-reaching new Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025–2030. […]

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