Alopecia Areata At The Oscars; Fiber's Fading Benefits; GMO Debate Over?

On Episode 6 of the Science Dispatch Podcast, ACSH contributor Susan Goldhaber explains the genetic underpinnings of Alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease affecting some 2.5 million Americans—including Jada Pinkett Smith. Now that Will Smith's so-called "slap heard 'round the world" has faded from the headlines, let's discuss the science behind the infamous Oscar meltdown. We then examine fiber's exaggerated health benefits and the anti-GMO movement's descent into obscurity. Stories discussed on this episode: Behind the Slap Heard Around the World Fiber Gets More Complicated The World Isn't Scared of GMOs Anymore