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E420 Neil deGrasse Tyson

This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

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Navigating Scientific Oversight and Dietary Myths

This chapter explores the complexities of regulatory bodies in science, focusing on the FDA's role in medical advancements while noting the lack of oversight in fields like astrophysics. It critically examines dietary studies, particularly the Mediterranean diet, and highlights how incomplete data can skew public health assumptions, using examples to challenge conventional views on cholesterol and nutrition.

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