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The Dr. Josh Axe Show

Is Most Published Research Actually WRONG?

The Dr. Josh Axe Show

Dr. Josh Axe

Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Christianity

4.91.4K Ratings

🗓️ 24 June 2024

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

Did you know that over half of all scientific studies may be inaccurate? In this eye-opening episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, we dive deep into the shocking reality of false studies and misleading headlines that shape our understanding of health and science. Dr. Josh Axe unravels the complex world of scientific research, revealing why common sense and ethics must go hand-in-hand with data.  You’ll discover: Why 51.3% of studies are actually wrong or unreliable How cherry-picking data and financial interests skew research results Five essential questions to ask when evaluating any study's credibility How to become a discerning consumer of health information in a world of misinformation Tune in to arm yourself with the knowledge to separate fact from fiction in the health world. You'll walk away with a newfound ability to critically evaluate scientific claims, make informed decisions about your health, and navigate the often-confusing landscape of nutrition and wellness research. Don't miss this crucial episode that will forever change how you view health headlines and empower you to take control of your well-being! #science #study #research #ethics #misinformation #truth Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Follow Leaders Instagram Twitter Facebook Email Newsletter ------  Links:  https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.0020124  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Why_Most_Published_Research_Findings_Are_False  https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/3/3/14792174/half-scientific-studies-news-are-wrong  https://reason.com/2021/07/09/how-much-scientific-research-is-actually-fraudulent/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Hey everyone, welcome to the Dr. Josh Axe show. I am your host, Dr. Axe. And each and every week on

0:05.4

this show, we explore the science and principles behind how to grow in body, mind, spirit, and take

0:10.9

your health and your life to the next level. On today's episode, I'm going to be diving into

0:15.6

why most studies are actually false. According to a recent survey, 51.3% of studies are wrong, not accurate,

0:27.7

and can't be trusted, which is really shocking to think about. So think about this. More than

0:33.5

half of the studies you read are inaccurate. Here's why this happens.

0:39.3

I'm going to go into the six points that this amazing PhD really gets into, but studies must be

0:45.3

partnered with common sense and with ethics.

0:48.3

And if studies are not partnered with common sense and with ethics, they end up being false. You know, the problem isn't necessarily,

0:56.1

by the way, I want to mention that these studies are poorly designed, even though some of them are.

1:00.9

The bigger problem is that each headline gives an incomplete glimpse of how science actually

1:07.5

works. You know, one lab produces a result one day, another lab, another day,

1:13.0

trying to replicate the results. And oftentimes, they're showing two different things. I'm going to

1:17.4

show you a chart here or walk you through a chart that shows you. There are numerous studies

1:22.5

showing red meat will kill you. And numerous showing red meat is one of the greatest foods for healing heart disease

1:29.4

and promoting longevity.

1:31.5

I'll show you studies that demonstrate that resveratrol, this super antioxidant found in red

1:37.5

wine, could be great for you and others showing that it actually has no benefits whatsoever.

1:42.7

How is it possible that your

1:45.6

study saying something like beef is bad for you and another one saying it's absolutely

1:51.0

deadly for you? How is that possible? This is why there are so many false results in studies

1:56.0

is you're not getting the full picture in most cases. Now, eventually, someone needs to do what we call a

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