Monday, June 24, 2019

Debunked: The absurd story about smartphones causing kids to sprout horns

The Washington Post published an article last week entitled “Horns are growing on young people’s skulls. Phone use is to blame, research suggests.” This is another sensationalized media medical article. In most cases bone spurs are no cause for concern except that the tissues may be undergoing increased stress. There is no evidence bone spurs from the skull are increasing or any are related to cell phone use.
Debunked: The absurd story about smartphones causing kids to sprout horns

Thursday, June 13, 2019

What is the difference between a theory and a scientific theory?

How many times do we hear "it's just a theory". Well, what is a theory? It unfortunately is one of those words with two definitions, which creates quite a bit of confusion. The legal and common use is that of a hunch (what in science is a hypothesis). The scientific use is of a concept with overwhelming evidence. 
So it is important that the next time you here about a scientific theory you know that it is backed by significant evidence.What is the difference between a theory and a scientific theory?

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Can I crack my own neck. Do I need a chiropractor?

One of the hypotheses for the benefits of spinal manipulation (adjusting) is that is frees up restricted areas of the spine thus reducing the compensatory increased motion of the neighboring areas. It is thought that manipulation by a trained practitioner is more specific and more effective than self manipulation.
Do you think this is true?