Dr. Andrea Love has been quoted in:
The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Menstrual Health at Work
More and more workplaces are implementing free and readily accessible menstrual products in washrooms, though lately, there may be greater hesitation from those who usually reach for tampons. A recent study published in Environment International went viral on social media after it found that a selection of tampons from several widely available tampon brands contained measurable concentrations of potentially dangerous metals.
No one wants to hear that the products they’ve been using for several days each month contain arsenic, lead and other harmful metals. It’s no wonder that many have indicated an immediate desire to stop using tampons, expressing outrage at the study’s findings—but it’s important to read the fine print.
People Are Blaming Long COVID For Their Hangovers — Experts Say the Science Is Shaky
A recent study circulating that suggests PASC increases hangover symptoms is not supported by robust evidence. Read here for more.
The misleading information in one of America’s most popular podcasts
Huberman’s rise to popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic should have been a win for information: Huberman, an associate professor of neurobiology at Stanford with an active lab, it seemed, was a respected researcher in his field of visual neuroscience, and he filled his multi-hour podcast episodes with citations and caution.
Popular science communication isn’t always the best science communication. The implicit pact that Huberman’s podcast makes with its audience — that it will, if you listen and follow, help you optimize your life — has turned the podcast into a powerful force that shapes how his audience of millions understands science. But listeners of Huberman Lab may be, at times, hearing what some call an illusion.
Podcaster and love rat Andrew Huberman is hawking $100 bogus 'unscientific' supplements, top scientists warn
Dr Huberman is paid by 15 health brands to promote supplements and products
Microbiologist Dr Love said the evidence for these is based on 'a nugget of truth'
Now podcaster Andrew Huberman is accused of pushing pseudoscience by top doctors, including casting doubt on life-saving vaccines - days after reports of his love rat behavior
Dr Andrea Love, a microbiologist and immunologist, has accused Andrew Huberman of 'fill[ing] his podcast with confident displays of pseudoscience'
He claimed the flu shot is only effective against the circulating strain of the virus
Huberman also praised ashwagandha, a supplement with limited evidence
Science based ways to keep your immune system healthy
Dr. Andrea Love, an immunologist and microbiologist explains (via a post on Instagram) that often, people can get misled by promises of ‘magic bullets’ and miracle cures by individuals who use pseudoscience and fear to sell unregulated products.
Coronavirus FAQ: I'm immunocompromised. Will pills, gargles and sprays fend off COVID?
Dr. Andrea Love provides insight to Jonathan Lambert from NPR about how to reduce risk of COVID-19 if immunocompromised
Household Mold Can Be Dangerous — Here's How to Get Rid of It
Dr. Andrea Love speaks to POPSUGAR about what’s real and what’s not about household mold.
Microbiome home test kits are the wild west of gut health
Direct-to-consumer gut microbiome tests are increasingly popular, but experts argue they may do more harm than good.
Are food sensitivity tests accurate? Here's the truth from an immunologist
Dr. Andrea Love speaks with Katie MacBride of Inverse about the lack of science behind food sensitivity tests: “These tests are all marketing and no science.”