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JA James Street · Street Science

Sleep, Climate Change, and the Economy

Although the heat in Colorado has not hit the headlines so far this summer, we have been experiencing an extended period of hot, dry…

Jul 13, 2026 · 6 min read · 60 claps #sleep #climate-change #economy

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JA James Street · Street Science

The Fine Print That Isn’t There: A Look Inside Modern Drug Marketing

Television is awash in advertisements from telehealth companies selling GLP-1 agonist drugs like Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound…

Apr 06, 2026 · 6 min read · 10 claps #glp-1 #telehealth #fda

The Fine Print That Isn’t There: A Look Inside Modern Drug Marketing

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JA James Street · Street Science

“I Did My Own Research”

HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has repeatedly encouraged parents to do their own research when it comes to vaccines and children’s…

May 18, 2026 · 5 min read · 6 claps #google #ai #misinformation

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JA James Street · Street Science

The Curious Case of the Greenback Cutthroat Trout

The greenback cutthroat trout is native to the South Platte River watershed in northern Colorado and Wyoming. Despite being thought to be…

Apr 20, 2026 · 5 min read · 2 claps #endangered-species #trout #pablo-escobar

The Curious Case of the Greenback Cutthroat Trout

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JA James Street · Street Science

Kudosworthy

Social media users are all about likes and engagement. Some even think they can make money at it, despite the fact that very few make more…

Jun 01, 2026 · 7 min read · 1 claps #strava #kudos #running

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JA James Street · Street Science

April Fools. Don’t Get Fooled by Pseudoscience and Conspiracy Theories

Not long ago, conspiracy theories like the Loch Ness Monster were just a bit of light entertainment for most of us. Only a small minority…

Mar 30, 2026 · 6 min read · 1 claps #pseudoscience #conspiracy-theories #loch-ness-monster

April Fools. Don’t Get Fooled by Pseudoscience and Conspiracy Theories

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JA James Street · Street Science

Impact of the New CDC Pediatric Vaccine Schedule

On January 5th 2026, Jim O’Neill, acting director of CDC (and Deputy Secretary of HHS — apparently there aren’t enough qualified people…

Jan 13, 2026 · 10 min read · 0 claps #vaccines #cdc-guidelines #public-health

Impact of the New CDC Pediatric Vaccine Schedule

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JA James Street · Street Science

Dietary Supplements for the Knees

Disclaimer: Note that I am not a doctor. Please consider talking to your doctor about your knee pain before taking any supplements…

Jun 08, 2026 · 7 min read · 0 claps #osteoarthritis #glucosamine-supplements #chondroitin

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JA James Street · Street Science

Real Time Implications of Anti-vax Policies

FDA recently rejected an application for Moderna’s mRNA-based influenza vaccine. Not surprisingly, Statnews reports that the decision to…

Feb 23, 2026 · 7 min read · 0 claps #vaccines #fda #moderna

Real Time Implications of Anti-vax Policies

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JA James Street · Street Science

Rattlesnake Vaccine for Dogs: Clearing Up the Confusion

There are a lot of rattlesnakes in Colorado, especially in the parks that my dog frequents on a regular basis. So when we took her to the…

Apr 27, 2026 · 6 min read · 0 claps #rattlesnake #vaccines #dogs

Rattlesnake Vaccine for Dogs: Clearing Up the Confusion

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JA James Street · Street Science

The Chemistry and Economics of American vs European Bread

Although there is no purity law for bread, like the German Reinheitsgebot for beer, the basic recipe essentially includes just flour…

Jul 28, 2026 · 6 min read · 0 claps #bread #preservatives

The Chemistry and Economics of American vs European Bread

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JA James Street · Street Science

The Re-emergence of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

I am not a medical doctor, nor do I play one on TV. But the sound I heard coming out of a 4-year old last week was undeniable, even from…

Mar 16, 2026 · 6 min read · 0 claps #measles #the-return-of-measles #whooping-cough

The Re-emergence of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

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JA James Street · Street Science

Exercise for Management of Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is characterized by loss of bone mass over time. It is measured by bone mineral density (BMD), usually using a technique…

Jul 06, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps #osteoporosis #exercise #osteopenia

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JA James Street · Street Science

Vaping: Is It Actually Safer Than Smoking?

FDA recently gave marketing authorization to flavoured vaping products (mango and blueberry flavours), despite concerns that they will…

May 26, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps #vaping #smoking #quit-smoking

Vaping: Is It Actually Safer Than Smoking?

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JA James Street · Street Science

Hiding the Data Cannot Obscure the Economic Cost of Climate Change

Certain politicians will surely be looking at the recent period of cold and snow in the Northeast and Midwest as another reason to ignore…

Mar 09, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps #climate-change #climate-crisis #insurance

Hiding the Data Cannot Obscure the Economic Cost of Climate Change

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JA James Street · Street Science

Infectious Disease in War Through the Ages: Should Vaccination be Compulsory for Our Troops?

Secretary of Defense (aka Secretary of War) Pete Hegseth announced last week that the influenza vaccine would no longer be compulsory for…

May 04, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps #vaccines #influenza #spanish-flu

Infectious Disease in War Through the Ages: Should Vaccination be Compulsory for Our Troops?

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JA James Street · Street Science

Lip Fillers: Are They Worth It?

Over the last decade or so dermal fillers have joined Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) as a replacement for surgical cosmetic procedures. Dermal…

Apr 13, 2026 · 4 min read · 0 claps #lip-filler-treatment #hyaluronic-acid

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JA James Street · Street Science

Omnivore or Vegetarian: Will We Have a Choice?

I like a nice juicy steak as much as the next guy. I am a sworn omnivore! But will I (and you) be forced to change? I can count on the…

May 11, 2026 · 4 min read · 0 claps #chicken #salmonella #usda

Omnivore or Vegetarian: Will We Have a Choice?

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JA James Street · Street Science

Ivermectin: The Dewormer For All That Ails You

Since the COVID pandemic there has been a constant murmuring about the use of ivermectin to treat a range of ailments from COVID-19 to…

Jun 29, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 claps #ivermectin #covid19 #lupus