Today’s episode examines how scientific claims spread faster than they are validated, and how weak evidence becomes public “truth” before anyone checks the work.
Segment Breakdown:
Trust Issues Opening — Karen
Framing the problem: modern health advice is saturated with untested claims, marketing disguised as research, and headlines shaped by press offices—not data.
Debunking Headlines — Mia
The Apple Cider Vinegar Weight Loss Paper
A study in BMJ Nutrition claimed obese teenagers lost 6–8 kg in 12 weeks by drinking apple cider vinegar. The paper was deeply flawed, unreplicated, and later retracted, after mainstream media amplified it worldwide.
This is a case study in how the journal system rewards novelty, not truth, and how the public becomes collateral damage.
The Doctor Is In — Dr. Mary Dan Eades
Practical metabolic and lifestyle guidance based on measurable outcomes… not hype.
We answer real questions from our community:
What actually works for women in their 40s dealing with hormonal shifts and metabolic slowdown?
Why do people plateau on “perfect” keto? Where are the hidden variables?
How to evaluate your own results instead of outsourcing trust to experts or institutions.
Each episode, your hosts Karen and Mia cut through the noise with sharp commentary, headline debunking, expert interviews, and practical metabolic advice you won’t hear anywhere else. From retracted “miracle” studies to Reddit-fueled health myths, we’re setting the record straight.
Support the Broken Science Initiative.
Subscribe today →
