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.
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. 💪
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...
If Congress doesn’t extend them, many families will see their premiums double (or more). For some, annual costs could approach the national average for employer family plans (about $27,000 for a family of four) — and that’s before deductibles and copays.
November 13, 2025 at 1:20 AM
If Congress doesn’t extend them, many families will see their premiums double (or more). For some, annual costs could approach the national average for employer family plans (about $27,000 for a family of four) — and that’s before deductibles and copays.
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.
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? 👀
💉 “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
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 12:07 PM
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!
When synthetic fibers shed, they release microplastics and chemicals that enter our water, air, soil, and even our bodies. Scientists are still uncovering the health impacts, but early studies raise concerns ranging from organ damage in animals to possible risks in humans.
October 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
When synthetic fibers shed, they release microplastics and chemicals that enter our water, air, soil, and even our bodies. Scientists are still uncovering the health impacts, but early studies raise concerns ranging from organ damage in animals to possible risks in humans.
🌟 Meet the synthetic fibers all around us! They're in the clothes we wear and the cars we drive, our sports gear, medical supplies, packaging, and even our homes! But did you know these “man-made” fibers have some potential risks?
October 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
🌟 Meet the synthetic fibers all around us! They're in the clothes we wear and the cars we drive, our sports gear, medical supplies, packaging, and even our homes! But did you know these “man-made” fibers have some potential risks?
In our latest episode, Jess and Sarah welcome registered dietitian Abbey Sharp to explore the complex relationships between nutrition, social media, and body image.
September 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
In our latest episode, Jess and Sarah welcome registered dietitian Abbey Sharp to explore the complex relationships between nutrition, social media, and body image.
🥩👶 From beef tallow bottles to baby “menus” of liver and ground beef… the “infant carnivore” trend is making headlines. But is it actually healthy—or even safe? We break down the history of this trend and the science behind an animal-only menu for infants.
September 29, 2025 at 8:56 PM
🥩👶 From beef tallow bottles to baby “menus” of liver and ground beef… the “infant carnivore” trend is making headlines. But is it actually healthy—or even safe? We break down the history of this trend and the science behind an animal-only menu for infants.
Check out our recent Substack where we review the evolution of vaccine technologies that led to rapid and successful development of mRNA vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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September 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Check out our recent Substack where we review the evolution of vaccine technologies that led to rapid and successful development of mRNA vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/from-small...
theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/from-small...
🧰 If someone asks why we needed mRNA when other vaccines worked fine, here’s what you can say: We didn’t need it for diseases we’d already conquered. We needed it for the battles we couldn’t win with our old tools.
September 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🧰 If someone asks why we needed mRNA when other vaccines worked fine, here’s what you can say: We didn’t need it for diseases we’d already conquered. We needed it for the battles we couldn’t win with our old tools.
💉 Did you know that September - October is the ideal time to get your flu shot?
September 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM
💉 Did you know that September - October is the ideal time to get your flu shot?
Your Weekly Check-In on Outbreaks Across the US
Data from the Brown University Pandemic Center Tracking Report (September 18, 2025). Analysis is ours.
Data from the Brown University Pandemic Center Tracking Report (September 18, 2025). Analysis is ours.
September 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Your Weekly Check-In on Outbreaks Across the US
Data from the Brown University Pandemic Center Tracking Report (September 18, 2025). Analysis is ours.
Data from the Brown University Pandemic Center Tracking Report (September 18, 2025). Analysis is ours.