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1 week ago

Study on Apple Cider Vinegar Weight Loss Retracted

In March 2024, the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health published the results of a study that explored apple cider vinegar's effects on weight loss. A year and a half later, publisher BMJ Group has issued a retraction of the paper, following the efforts of a team of statisticians to replicate the results. The publisher's announcement cites the presence of "multiple analytical errors" and "irregularities in the data set."
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

A Sodom and Gomorrah Story Shows Scientific Facts Aren't Settled by Public Opinion

Scientific assertions should be based on solid evidence, not public popularity.
The retraction of a viral study underscores the importance of scientific integrity.
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