Unbiased Science
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Founded by public health scientist, Dr. Jess Steier, Unbiased Science represents a team of interdisciplinary scientists, educators, and advocates who are passionate about bringing evidence-based health + science info to the masses. ✌🏼 Respectful discourse.
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super helpful "Thanksgiving survival guide" from @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/theunbia...
A Survival Guide for Thanksgiving Dinner Conversations About Health and Science
Pass the Potatoes, Hold the Panic
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November 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
super helpful "Thanksgiving survival guide" from @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/theunbia...
This post continues our Conversation Guide series, helping you navigate tough questions with empathy and evidence. 💬✨
Save this to come back to before chatting with your family over Thanksgiving. We are in this together, keeping kids protected and parents empowered. 💪
Save this to come back to before chatting with your family over Thanksgiving. We are in this together, keeping kids protected and parents empowered. 💪
November 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
This post continues our Conversation Guide series, helping you navigate tough questions with empathy and evidence. 💬✨
Save this to come back to before chatting with your family over Thanksgiving. We are in this together, keeping kids protected and parents empowered. 💪
Save this to come back to before chatting with your family over Thanksgiving. We are in this together, keeping kids protected and parents empowered. 💪
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Sharing this article that I wrote with my husband, @jutraslab.bsky.social for @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social. Last week researchers reported what appears to be the first clearly documented fatality from alpha‑gal syndrome.
#Scicomm #tickbornediseases #alphagalsyndrome
#Scicomm #tickbornediseases #alphagalsyndrome
No, It’s Not “Just a Meat Allergy”: The Truth About Alpha-gal Syndrome
A 47-year-old pilot’s death after eating a hamburger reveals critical gaps in our understanding
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November 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Sharing this article that I wrote with my husband, @jutraslab.bsky.social for @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social. Last week researchers reported what appears to be the first clearly documented fatality from alpha‑gal syndrome.
#Scicomm #tickbornediseases #alphagalsyndrome
#Scicomm #tickbornediseases #alphagalsyndrome
Unfortunately, the concept of informed consent has become increasingly politicized and weaponized, particularly around vaccination.
Informed Consent Is Alive and Well—Despite What You’ve Been Told
Setting the record straight on how vaccine communication actually works and why some groups want you to think it’s broken
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November 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Unfortunately, the concept of informed consent has become increasingly politicized and weaponized, particularly around vaccination.
CDC time of death: November 19th, around 9:30pm EST.
This is political chess. And last night, they cornered our king.
This is political chess. And last night, they cornered our king.
This Isn’t Checkmate
Reflections from the morning after RFK’s CDC changed its vaccine-autism webpage
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November 20, 2025 at 8:38 PM
CDC time of death: November 19th, around 9:30pm EST.
This is political chess. And last night, they cornered our king.
This is political chess. And last night, they cornered our king.
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CDC has overhauled its website to assert that “the claim ‘vaccines do not cause autism’ is not an evidence-based claim”
November 20, 2025 at 2:26 AM
CDC has overhauled its website to assert that “the claim ‘vaccines do not cause autism’ is not an evidence-based claim”
Groundbreaking research suggests that food allergies might actually begin with the skin, not the stomach. Those messy meals, the drool rashes, the eczema patches that so many babies develop—they could be secret doorways for creating lifelong allergies.
Plot Twist: Food Allergies Might Not Start with Food
Skin as Ground Zero: How a Broken Barrier Sparks Food Allergies
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November 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Groundbreaking research suggests that food allergies might actually begin with the skin, not the stomach. Those messy meals, the drool rashes, the eczema patches that so many babies develop—they could be secret doorways for creating lifelong allergies.
Picture this: You’re reaching for the green beans at Thanksgiving when Aunt Sue gasps, “Don’t eat those! They’re cooked in SEED OILS!”
Your cousin chimes in about how measles is actually good for kids & someone just called the COVID vaccine “experimental gene therapy.” Pass the wine.
Your cousin chimes in about how measles is actually good for kids & someone just called the COVID vaccine “experimental gene therapy.” Pass the wine.
A Survival Guide for Thanksgiving Dinner Conversations About Health and Science
Pass the Potatoes, Hold the Panic
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November 17, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Picture this: You’re reaching for the green beans at Thanksgiving when Aunt Sue gasps, “Don’t eat those! They’re cooked in SEED OILS!”
Your cousin chimes in about how measles is actually good for kids & someone just called the COVID vaccine “experimental gene therapy.” Pass the wine.
Your cousin chimes in about how measles is actually good for kids & someone just called the COVID vaccine “experimental gene therapy.” Pass the wine.
Want to know how to respond when Aunt Susan drops these zingers on Thanksgiving? We’ve got you covered. From vaccines to food myths, the Unbiased Science team is hosting a live Q&A on November 20th at 4p EST to tackle these and more. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Want to know how to respond when Aunt Susan drops these zingers on Thanksgiving? We’ve got you covered. From vaccines to food myths, the Unbiased Science team is hosting a live Q&A on November 20th at 4p EST to tackle these and more. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
2026 could bring steep premium hikes for millions who buy coverage on the ACA marketplaces. The enhanced federal subsidies that have kept monthly premiums low are scheduled to expire at the end of 2025.
November 13, 2025 at 1:20 AM
2026 could bring steep premium hikes for millions who buy coverage on the ACA marketplaces. The enhanced federal subsidies that have kept monthly premiums low are scheduled to expire at the end of 2025.
Pharmacy closures can be stressful, especially if you take medications regularly or you live in an area with limited options. But taking a few proactive steps can help keep you connected to care, even if you don’t have another pharmacy nearby. Let's discuss...
By Amy Gragnolati, PharmD
By Amy Gragnolati, PharmD
When the Neighborhood Pharmacy Closes, ‘Everything Changes’
From San Francisco to small town Colorado, pharmacy closures are leaving residents without easy access to care, and communities without one of their most trusted health lifelines
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November 13, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Pharmacy closures can be stressful, especially if you take medications regularly or you live in an area with limited options. But taking a few proactive steps can help keep you connected to care, even if you don’t have another pharmacy nearby. Let's discuss...
By Amy Gragnolati, PharmD
By Amy Gragnolati, PharmD
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#PublicPreparedness
Getting vaccinated is something you can do to be better prepared for a crisis! Don't be out with the flu - or worse, spreading it - when people are counting on you. And this article can serve as a resource to explain the science to others!
Getting vaccinated is something you can do to be better prepared for a crisis! Don't be out with the flu - or worse, spreading it - when people are counting on you. And this article can serve as a resource to explain the science to others!
Vaccines offer a pathway to immunity—without the suffering. They’re carefully designed to activate your immune system in a controlled way.
Author: Aimee Pugh-Bernard, PhD
Author: Aimee Pugh-Bernard, PhD
Vaccine Immunity vs. Infection Out in the Wild
What’s the real difference between immunity from vaccines and immunity from infection?
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November 6, 2025 at 10:11 PM
#PublicPreparedness
Getting vaccinated is something you can do to be better prepared for a crisis! Don't be out with the flu - or worse, spreading it - when people are counting on you. And this article can serve as a resource to explain the science to others!
Getting vaccinated is something you can do to be better prepared for a crisis! Don't be out with the flu - or worse, spreading it - when people are counting on you. And this article can serve as a resource to explain the science to others!
A new BMJ analysis examined the body of Tylenol-autism research—40 studies total. Most didn't properly account for genetics, family environment, or why mom needed pain relief in the first place.
But the studies that DID—by comparing siblings—found NO LINK.
But the studies that DID—by comparing siblings—found NO LINK.
November 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM
A new BMJ analysis examined the body of Tylenol-autism research—40 studies total. Most didn't properly account for genetics, family environment, or why mom needed pain relief in the first place.
But the studies that DID—by comparing siblings—found NO LINK.
But the studies that DID—by comparing siblings—found NO LINK.
When I first started seeing #OzempicBabies trending on social media, I’ll admit I was confused. Were these people proudly proclaiming they were on these medications? Like a celebratory “Yeah, baby, I’m on Ozempic!”?
No. It turns out it referred to something entirely different… and far more complex.
No. It turns out it referred to something entirely different… and far more complex.
“I Got Pregnant on Ozempic”: The Science Behind #OzempicBabies
What we know (and don’t know) about GLP-1 drugs, fertility, and birth control
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November 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
When I first started seeing #OzempicBabies trending on social media, I’ll admit I was confused. Were these people proudly proclaiming they were on these medications? Like a celebratory “Yeah, baby, I’m on Ozempic!”?
No. It turns out it referred to something entirely different… and far more complex.
No. It turns out it referred to something entirely different… and far more complex.
Vaccines offer a pathway to immunity—without the suffering. They’re carefully designed to activate your immune system in a controlled way.
Author: Aimee Pugh-Bernard, PhD
Author: Aimee Pugh-Bernard, PhD
Vaccine Immunity vs. Infection Out in the Wild
What’s the real difference between immunity from vaccines and immunity from infection?
open.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Vaccines offer a pathway to immunity—without the suffering. They’re carefully designed to activate your immune system in a controlled way.
Author: Aimee Pugh-Bernard, PhD
Author: Aimee Pugh-Bernard, PhD
We’re moving toward a world where hazard trumps risk, where the presence of a chemical matters more than the dose, where “natural” automatically beats “synthetic” regardless of testing/oversight. This isn’t progress. It’s regression to a pre-scientific worldview where fear & marketing trump science.
The Clean Beauty Paradox: When 'Safe' Becomes Subjective
How the shift from risk to hazard assessment is redefining cosmetic safety
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November 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
We’re moving toward a world where hazard trumps risk, where the presence of a chemical matters more than the dose, where “natural” automatically beats “synthetic” regardless of testing/oversight. This isn’t progress. It’s regression to a pre-scientific worldview where fear & marketing trump science.
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“This terminology confusion leaves many women unprepared for the years-long transition that can start in their 30s or 40s.”
I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH LADIES OF BSKY
I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH LADIES OF BSKY
I waited for menopause…only to learn I had missed it. When my doctor mentioned something about postmenopausal symptoms, I did a double-take. Wait- what? And then it hit me…
By Jen Covich Bordenick
By Jen Covich Bordenick
Nobody Ever Told Me That Menopause is Just a Point in Time
Are We There Yet? My Perimenopause Journey
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November 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
“This terminology confusion leaves many women unprepared for the years-long transition that can start in their 30s or 40s.”
I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH LADIES OF BSKY
I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH LADIES OF BSKY
I waited for menopause…only to learn I had missed it. When my doctor mentioned something about postmenopausal symptoms, I did a double-take. Wait- what? And then it hit me…
By Jen Covich Bordenick
By Jen Covich Bordenick
Nobody Ever Told Me That Menopause is Just a Point in Time
Are We There Yet? My Perimenopause Journey
open.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I waited for menopause…only to learn I had missed it. When my doctor mentioned something about postmenopausal symptoms, I did a double-take. Wait- what? And then it hit me…
By Jen Covich Bordenick
By Jen Covich Bordenick
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An excellent breakdown of the new "study" linking vaccines to autism @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social
"We manually reviewed every single one of the 308 references...the list is essentially a sea of red flags." theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/anti-vacci...
"We manually reviewed every single one of the 308 references...the list is essentially a sea of red flags." theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/anti-vacci...
Anti-Vaccine Mad Libs: The McCullough Foundation’s “Landmark” Report
Same recycled claims, shiny new packaging
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November 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
An excellent breakdown of the new "study" linking vaccines to autism @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social
"We manually reviewed every single one of the 308 references...the list is essentially a sea of red flags." theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/anti-vacci...
"We manually reviewed every single one of the 308 references...the list is essentially a sea of red flags." theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/anti-vacci...
As diet and wellness become increasingly politicized, one of the most recognizable grocery brands navigates the debate. Unbiased Science CEO Jessica Steier, DrPH, PMP dives into the topic with The New York Times writer Ben Ryder Howe
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www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/d...
Whole Foods, MAHA and the Battle Over Healthy Eating in America
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November 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
As diet and wellness become increasingly politicized, one of the most recognizable grocery brands navigates the debate. Unbiased Science CEO Jessica Steier, DrPH, PMP dives into the topic with The New York Times writer Ben Ryder Howe
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/d...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/d...
Did you know October is Organize Your Medical Information Month? 👀
October 31, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Did you know October is Organize Your Medical Information Month? 👀
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Out today from @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social a discussion with @drsethberkley.bsky.social, a leading voice in global health
They dig into the resurgence of preventable diseases, what was learned from #COVID-19, and how vaccine equity shapes our collective future
🎧 Listen Now
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They dig into the resurgence of preventable diseases, what was learned from #COVID-19, and how vaccine equity shapes our collective future
🎧 Listen Now
youtu.be/Pv-sFW8--Mo?...
Unbiased Science - Doses of Reality: A Matter of National Health Security (with Dr. Seth Berkley)
YouTube video by Unbiased Science
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October 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Out today from @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social a discussion with @drsethberkley.bsky.social, a leading voice in global health
They dig into the resurgence of preventable diseases, what was learned from #COVID-19, and how vaccine equity shapes our collective future
🎧 Listen Now
youtu.be/Pv-sFW8--Mo?...
They dig into the resurgence of preventable diseases, what was learned from #COVID-19, and how vaccine equity shapes our collective future
🎧 Listen Now
youtu.be/Pv-sFW8--Mo?...
Since October is RSV awareness month, it’s the perfect time to understand this common virus: how it spreads, who’s most at risk, and how to choose among the available prevention methods. Let’s discuss!
‘Tis the [RSV] Season
New vaccines and antibodies mean fewer hospital stays and more holiday celebrations
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October 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Since October is RSV awareness month, it’s the perfect time to understand this common virus: how it spreads, who’s most at risk, and how to choose among the available prevention methods. Let’s discuss!
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Influencers are now spreading misinformation about mammograms. 😡
Some of the mammogram myths we keep hearing:
❌ "Mammogram radiation causes breast cancer"
❌ "The compression can make cancer burst and spread"
❌ "The radiation is dangerous"
None of this is true!
❌ "Mammogram radiation causes breast cancer"
❌ "The compression can make cancer burst and spread"
❌ "The radiation is dangerous"
None of this is true!
October 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Influencers are now spreading misinformation about mammograms. 😡
💉 “Big Pharma” gets a lot of hate, but did you know the wellness industry is more than 3x larger and barely regulated. 💊
@hoosiersvaccinate.bsky.social
@hoosiersvaccinate.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM
💉 “Big Pharma” gets a lot of hate, but did you know the wellness industry is more than 3x larger and barely regulated. 💊
@hoosiersvaccinate.bsky.social
@hoosiersvaccinate.bsky.social