Research of the Week
The ancient Andes hosted hunters, herders, and farmers.
There are many genetic differences in skin cancer risk. People from high-sun countries (Singapore) have lower risk than people from low-sun countries (Britain).
Genetic underpinnings of food fussiness.
Eating breakfast could help late-sleepers get to bed earlier.
If they think about God, people are more likely to accept AI.
New Primal Kitchen Podcasts
Primal Kitchen Podcast: Dr. Casey Means on Sugar Highs, Naked Carbs, and Glucose Monitoring for Every Body
Media, Schmedia
Peer review isn’t what you think it is.
Italy may ban synthetic food.
Interesting Blog Posts
How much muscle glycogen do you really need?
A Hawaii water official refused to release water to use against the fire in West Maui.
Social Notes
A typical walk in France.
Everything Else
Nice story about a fisherman.
Things I’m Up to and Interested In
Interesting paper: How the idea of “relative risk” has been used to promote statins.
Reminder: Cultured steak probably doesn’t even exist.
Seed oils are bad: Bowel cancer on the rise in young people.
Common side effect: Low salt diets seem to increase blood sugar.
You know things are bad when: The Dutch aren’t eating enough calcium.
Question I’m Asking
How’s your summer been?
Recipe Corner
Time Capsule
One year ago (Aug 12 – Aug 18)
Comment of the Week
“Hi Mark,
Can I still count on you as an expert :).“
–I can ensure you that I will never lie and I’ll always adjust my views in light of the facts.
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