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April 15, 2010 by Scott Zimmerman

There are many opportunities for students in BMS programs. For example, Dietetics students traveled to Central America again this year and the Pre-Med Society visited Peru. There are two other opportunities coming up that students should be aware of. Tomorrow, as part of the Public Affairs Conference, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be on campus to speak at 10am. Tickets are … [Read more...] about Opportunities

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Vitamin D deficiency, another epidemic or just jumping the gun…again?

March 29, 2010 by Scott Zimmerman

This morning's NPR story about vitamin D deficiency (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=125226703) has me thinking about the scientific process. The story highlights a trend among some physicians to recommend supplemental vitamin D of as much as 1200 mg daily to ward off diseases as diverse as cancer and depression. While some are touting this as another … [Read more...] about Vitamin D deficiency, another epidemic or just jumping the gun…again?

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: critical thinking, health, skepticism

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