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- 1Debate reopens over shaken baby syndrome science▼Shaken Baby Syndrome: Junk science or not? When lawyers set scientific standards
The American Council on Science and Health is questioning whether shaken baby syndrome rests on solid scientific evidence, asking whether it is reliable medicine or junk science. The piece argues that courts and lawyers, rather than scientists, have effectively been setting the standards for what counts as proof in these cases, with major consequences for criminal convictions and child protection decisions.
- 2BeanTok nutrition trend wins cautious praise from experts▼'BeanTok': A social media nutrition trend that (mostly) deserves the hype
A social media trend celebrating beans as an affordable, protein-rich, high-fiber food has drawn attention under the name 'BeanTok', and nutrition commentators largely agree the hype is justified. The American Council on Science and Health says the trend mostly deserves its popularity, with beans offering genuine health benefits, though it adds a note of caution rather than full endorsement.