Should You Eat Like A Caveman? Plus — 10 Years of Science Vs!

What It Covers

Science Vs celebrates ten years by revisiting landmark episodes on vaccines and autism, the orgasm gap research study, ivermectin for COVID, and the original 2015 pilot episode examining paleo diet claims.

Key Questions Answered

• •Vaccine-autism research: Over one million children studied across multiple countries using different methodologies consistently show no connection between MMR vaccine and autism. Andrew Wakefield's original 1998 paper was retracted for manipulating patient medical histories and ethical violations.
• •Orgasm gap study methodology: Science Vs surveyed 5,000 listeners about orgasm experiences among queer and trans individuals, partnered with Queen's University researchers to analyze data, and published peer-reviewed findings in Psychology and Sexuality journal in 2024, addressing research gaps.
• •Ivermectin evidence evolution: Early COVID studies suggesting ivermectin effectiveness were later found potentially fraudulent. Larger trials with thousands of participants demonstrated no significant benefit. Doctor Pierre Kory refused to accept contradictory evidence, illustrating how confirmation bias persists despite quality data.
• •Paleo diet misconceptions: Paleolithic humans ate hundreds of different diets based on geography, not one universal pattern. Modern paleo followers combine foods from different continents that no single ancient person consumed. Excluding whole grains while increasing red meat consumption may elevate colorectal cancer risk.