Author Archives: health

Transparency watchdog criticizes STAT’s non-disclosure on pro-Pharma op-ed

Should publications that post op-ed pieces tell us more about who wrote the op-ed and what their potential biases and conflicts of interest might be? I’m in the camp that answers a resounding YES. Till Bruckner is, too. He writes for Transparify, an organization that rates “the financial transparency of major think tanks.” He is… Read More: Transparency watchdog criticizes STAT’s non-disclosure on pro-Pharma op-ed »

What is a diet trend

There are many popular diet trends these days, and it can be difficult to decide what foods to eat. To help you weed through the information, UC Davis Health registered dietitian Melinda Gong discusses some of the most popular trends of the year. Claim: Lose weight quickly while never feeling hungry. Reality: This is a… Read More: What is a diet trend »