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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
The Skeptics Guide #982 - May 4 2024
May 4, 2024
Topics discussed include vampire facials and the dangers of unsanitary spa practices, the controversy of Kava and liver toxicity, risks of chiropractic strokes, merging lifeforms through endosymbiosis, and the challenges of rocket stage recovery for reusability. The episode also features a science or fiction segment and a fun guessing game involving the sound of nature.
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- Chiropractic manipulations can lead to serious health risks such as stroke, as seen in a case of torn vertebral artery.
- The safety of herbal products like Kava is controversial due to liver toxicity concerns, emphasizing the importance of caution and regulation.
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Chiropractic Stroke Risk
A woman from St. Louis County reported suffering a stroke after visiting a chiropractor due to a stiff neck after a plane nap. Manipulations by the chiropractor led to vision issues and numbing of her face. The hospital diagnosed a torn right vertebral artery, causing a stroke.
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