Day: January 23, 2014

Organic Chemistry Sounds Scary

As in the case of 4 methyl-cyclohexane methanol, organic chemistry sounds really really scary.
Here’s a fine exercise for your favorite Chemophobe, similar to the annual Thangsgiving Dinner list that is put out by the American Council on science and Health.
This time just a great discussion by an Australian chem teacher.
http://acsh.org/2014/01/natural-foods-chemicals-right-think/

Caramel Cancer Scare

Here we go again. Colas have color, makes them more attractive for the consumer.
As we all know toxicity and carcinogenicity studies in rodents–not a reliable measure.
But they can still make crazy claims.
http://acsh.org/2014/01/go-another-phony-chemical-scare-4-methylimidazole-4-mei-get-ready-laugh/

Tamiflu Research a Mixed Report

One of my favorite literature researchers is Richard Bukata.
Here he talks about a marginal benefit for flu.
Tamiflu
http://www.epmonthly.com/www.epmonthly.com/features/current-features/tamiflu-know-the-research-before-you-prescribe/?utm_source=EPM+2014-1-23&utm_campaign=EPM+January+23+2014&utm_medium=email