Tag Archives: peer-reviewed studies

Measles infections weaken your immune system and increase your risk of other diseases. Vaccines prevent this

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Fallacy Man

Two of the most persistent anti-vaccine tropes are that unvaccinated children are healthier than vaccinated children and that “natural” immunity is better than “artificial” immunity. There has never been any evidence to support these claims, and plenty of evidence that … Continue reading →

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How to find and access peer-reviewed studies (for free)

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Fallacy Man

The peer-reviewed literature is where scientists publish their research, and it is the source for scientific information. As a result, I spend a lot of time on this blog talking about it. I have explained how the peer-review system works … Continue reading →

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Naturopaths use deceptive tactics to support pseudoscience

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Fallacy Man

Earlier this year, a new review paper was published claiming to show evidence that naturopathy was effective (Myers et al. 2019). I’m a bit late to the game on this one, but I still want to briefly talk about this … Continue reading →

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Vaccines and autism: A thorough review of the evidence (2019 update)

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Fallacy Man

One of the most common concerns that people have about vaccines is that they might cause (or exacerbate) autism. This idea is perpetuated by celebrities and innumerable websites, and it has become one of the cornerstone arguments of the anti-vaccine … Continue reading →

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Acupuncture is just a placebo

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Fallacy Man

Acupuncture is an extremely popular form of complementary alternative medicine (CAM) that has even worked its way into many “integrative” hospitals. It is also fiercely defended by its believers. Unfortunately, it is not well defended by actual evidence, so I … Continue reading →

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