/oss/taxonomy/term/3935/all en /oss/article/critical-thinking-health-and-nutrition-pseudoscience/claims-about-blue-spirulina-raise-red-flag <p>In the science communication business, we call them “weasel words.” Why? Because weasels have a reputation for being sneaky and tricky. We are talking about words like “may,” “suggest,” “possible” and “potential” that can trick the reader into forming a positive impression without making a specific commitment. What prompts this discussion about dodgy words? I just finished reading a short article, 850 or so words, about the health benefits of “blue spirulina” on “Healthline,” a reasonably reputable newsletter. I counted the number of times the word “may” appears. An astounding 21 times!</p> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:24:31 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 11697 at /oss /oss/article/health-and-nutrition/taking-daily-aspirin-good-idea <p>This article was originally published in the <a href="https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/christopher-labos-is-taking-a-daily-aspirin-a-good-idea">Montreal Gazette</a></p> Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:15:15 +0000 Christopher Labos MD, MSc 8909 at /oss