All posts by Steven Novella

Founder and currently Executive Editor of Science-Based Medicine Steven Novella, MD is an academic clinical neurologist at the Yale University School of Medicine. He is also the host and producer of the popular weekly science podcast, The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe, and the author of the NeuroLogicaBlog, a daily blog that covers news and issues in neuroscience, but also general science, scientific skepticism, philosophy of science, critical thinking, and the intersection of science with the media and society. Dr. Novella also has produced two courses with The Great Courses, and published a book on critical thinking - also called The Skeptics Guide to the Universe.

Breakthrough Heart Xenotransplantion from Pig

In a first, a bioengineered pig heart is transplanted into a human donor, indicating we are on the threshold of a game-changing option for organ transplantation.

/ January 12, 2022

COVID Vaccines and Cardiac Effects – Reality vs Lies

COVID mRNA vaccines only result in rare, mild, and transitory myocarditis, but this doesn't stop misinformation from spreading.

/ January 5, 2022

Radioactive 5G Pendants

Authorities had to warn the public not to use radioactive products to protect against harmless 5G.

/ December 22, 2021
Snake Oil apostates

The Need for Science-Based Medicine

The mission of SBM continues.

/ December 15, 2021

Treating the Unvaccinated

Should vaccination status be used to triage care for critically ill patients during a crisis?

/ December 8, 2021

Omicron

Omicron is the latest variant of concern. It's too early to know what this means, but there is reason for concern.

/ December 1, 2021

Nepotistic Journals

Research identifies another potential bias in scientific publishing - nepotistic journals.

/ November 24, 2021

Two New Antivirals Targeting COVID-19

There are two new drugs on the horizon that actually work against COVID-19.

/ November 10, 2021

Third Dose Prevents Infection

The evidence is in. Booster shots work.

/ November 3, 2021