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Clarity Lab

Podcast Clarity Lab
Siris Health
Clarity Lab is the official podcast of Siris Health, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit building a free educational platform and curating social media channels that feature ...

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  • How to Spot a Wellness Influencer
    Have you ever been told coffee should go "in" the other end? Or that essential oils can cure your eye problems? Maybe $200 stones can cure the infertility that your electric car is causing? These are all real claims, and Mallory DeMille is there to point them out. With an educational and professional background in marketing, she's keen on the techniques wellness influencers use to sell products, science be damned. We talk about a few instances of science being damned by wellness influencers during this episode, along with the techniques they use, and red and even orange flags that you should watch out for. Mallory DeMille is a curious, creative, and quick-witted digital communications and social media professional who is passionate about the online misinformation landscape. She's a correspondent on the Conspirituality podcast and board member at Siris Health.
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  • Beware the Sunscreen Truthers
    According to sunscreen “truthers,” sunscreen is the real culprit behind skin cancer—not the sun. After they inform you of this tidbit, they’ll usually try to sell you a “natural” solution that, according to actual research, is not nearly as effective.Dr Michelle Wong has been using social media to educate people about cosmetics, including sunscreen, for years. We discuss the mechanisms behind sunscreen, cosmetic versus mineral sunscreens, when you should apply (and how often to reapply), why tallow is not a replacement for sunscreen, and the shaky science behind the notion that sunscreen causes coral reef damage.Dr Michelle Wong is a chemistry PhD, science communicator, and cosmetic chemist who goes by Lab Muffin Beauty Science online. She’s also the author of The Science of Beauty, which I highly recommend.
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  • 3 Dangers of Nutrition Misinformation
    Why do so many people think they can offer nutrition advice without having any training whatsoever? Diet plans and food advice are rampant in wellness land. Registered dietitian Danielle Shine cuts through the noise. We discuss the shortcomings of nutrition certification programs, the inflammation myth, seed oils, and the three greatest dangers of online nutrition misinformation. Danielle Shine is an accredited dietitian based in Australia, and a PhD candidate researching nutrition misinformation on social media. Read her seed oils carousel here.
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  • Are Parabens Actually Toxic?
    If you’ve listened to the Environmental Working Group, you’d know that parabens are toxic. But then you should wonder why you’re listening to the Environmental Working Group, a group infamous for making alarmist and outlandish claims.Cosmetic chemist Jen Novakovich joins Derek to discuss what parabens are and why they’re one of the most tested ingredients in cosmetics. They also discuss how EWG manipulates public understanding by cherrypicking studies, natural versus synthetic cosmetic ingredients, sunscreen myths, and how cosmetics are formulated. Jen Novakovich is the host of The Eco Well podcast. She worked for a decade helping brands develop formulations, acting as a R&D liaison, guiding claims substantiation, and fact-checking marketing copy. Her niche expertise is in environmental sustainability, which includes ecodesign in R&D, substantiation, and regulatory compliance.-- --Donate to Siris Health | WebsiteTheme music: Soul'd Transitions by Luz Cafe
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  • How to Read a Study
    Want research to support whatever product you’re selling? There’s a study for that. How could that not be the case, considering over 14,000 studies are published every single day?Learning how to read a study is a valuable skill in an age of information overload. Dr Rohin Franics joins Derek Beres to discuss how he reads a study, the relevance of sample size, why studying supplements is really challenging, correlation versus causation, statists, preprints, and more.Dr Rohin Francis is a UK-based cardiologist currently working toward a PhD on imaging techniques for acute myocardial infarction at University College London. He runs the popular YouTube channel, Medlife Crisis. On occasion, he even raps.-- --Donate to Siris Health | WebsiteTheme music: Soul'd Transitions by Luz Cafe
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About Clarity Lab

Clarity Lab is the official podcast of Siris Health, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit building a free educational platform and curating social media channels that feature experts presenting health and science in a clear, compelling manner.Every week, Derek Beres talks to one expert about one topic in their area of expertise.For more information visit our website.Donate to Siris Health here.Theme song: Soul'd Transitions by Luz Cafe
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