the hidden place and the other time

The instant you hear a health claim based on a link, correlation, association, relationship, or any other similar euphemism, just change the channel. It’s probably the healthiest response for consumers in today’s fear-ridden climate. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself becoming a nervous wreck from every sensationalized “scare of the day” that comes along.

Another consumer tip is that whenever you hear something that makes you feel worried or scared, that’s your baloney alert that you’re being manipulated. Fear is a marketing tactic. Credible, careful science, in contrast, is objective and reported without an emotional or political spin or trying to sell you something.

from Junkfood Science