The potential dangers of trick-or-treating come in many forms. Children with food allergies
may encounter increased risks. Foodborne disease or even deliberate contamination could …

People have more access to medical information than ever before, and yet we still believe"
facts" about our bodies and health that are just plain wrong. DON'T SWALLOW YOUR GUM …

Tribune); as well as the Fresno Bee (at the time, I lived in Fresno, California). The article, co-
authored with one of my undergraduate students, examined those papers for the period …

Since 1985, I have been interviewed by dozens of reporters from television, radio,
magazines, and newspapers. They often ask whether I have updated my research …

Those stories of how people are now going to taint kids' candy with pot are driving me crazy.
There's… no evidence for that. There's also no evicende that strangers poison kids' …

As October draws to a close and children begin to pick their Halloween costumes and
anticipate candy feasts, a barrage of child safety warnings begins. Among the most …

This was the medial myth that started it all for me, and I'm still not even close to beating it
down. So I think I'll make it a yearly tradition to post it here. Enjoy:As October draws to a …

As October draws to a close and children begin to pick their Halloween costumes and
anticipate candy feasts, a barrage of child safety warnings begins. Among the most …