by Michael O'Neill | Apr 11, 2016 | video
Not a new topic by my favorite science and nutrition writer, but this recent video by Gary Taubes is worth a look by anyone interested in health and nutrition. In it he speaks on some familiar topics, and reveals a new book in the...
by Michael O'Neill | Dec 1, 2014 | video
You may be familiar with John Oliver from his previous contributions to The Daily Show. He’s since moved on to host his weekly news and commentary show on HBO: “Last Week Tonight.” In time for Halloween, he covered the subject of sugar. From a...
by Michael O'Neill | Oct 25, 2013 | video
Robert Lustig attempts to reprise his viral hit, Sugar the Bitter Truth with a new installment. This one borrows part of the title from his book: “Fat Chance: Fructose 2.0”. As you might expect, it’s a pretty darn good view. Favorite quote? How...
by Michael O'Neill | Jul 31, 2013 | video
In this fascinating interview with Ed Bradley, Eric Clapton says his pattern of addiction started with sugar. It [the pattern of addiction] started with sugar. When I was 5 or 6 years old I was cramming sugar down my throat as fast as I could get it down. Sweets, you...
by Michael O'Neill | Jul 2, 2013 | video
If you can’t read Cancer as a Metabolic Disease, this might be the next best thing. It’s an interview with Thomas Seyfried, in which he covers much of the material in his book (albeit at a more approachable level for the average Joe).
by Michael O'Neill | Jun 26, 2013 | video
Peter Attia’s “What if we’re wrong about diabetes” talk from TEDMED 2013. This is his famous talk about the science behind diabetes and obesity, and how his own personal biases were influencing his judgement as a physician. Well worth watching....