From my guest blog at Scientific American - Holy sacred cow!
Personal bias, wishful thinking plus biased research results is one recipe for a sacred cow. If more rigorous research results in a conflicting message, it could cause cognitive dissonance - and the less biased research often faces an uphill battle for acceptance.
If you want to get better at critically assessing health claims, Smart Health Choices is a great place to start.
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