Author Archive: Glenn Reynolds

ADDERALL? University Exams Produce a Distinct Chemical Signature in Sewage, Study Suggests.

Actually, no: “Other substances, including ADHD medications, showed no significant exam-related increases, while markers associated with caffeine consumption and artificial sweeteners actually appeared to decline relative to the general community, which might seem a bit surprising during a busy exam period.”

But: “The consistent direction of change across multiple antidepressants and metabolites suggests a possible examination-period increase in antidepressant consumption within the university campus, although the evidence remains suggestive rather than conclusive.”

Plus: “Alcohol consumption, less surprisingly, also appeared to be temporarily suppressed during exam time, with wastewater measurements suggesting a rebound after the exams concluded.”

FULL FAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO: Is Full-Fat Milk Actually Bad for You? New Study Challenges Old Advice. “Adults who ate three servings of full-fat dairy daily for 12 weeks had no harmful changes in body weight, cholesterol levels, or insulin resistance, researchers found. Some participants also saw improvements in their blood pressure and consumed more vital nutrients, including calcium, protein, and vitamin D.”

THE NYT HATES EVERYTHING GOOD AND EXCELLENT.

IF ONLY:

WOW, THIS NEVER HAPPENS TO THE BENEFIT OF REPUBLICANS:

WELL, YEAH.

IT’S FUNNY BECAUSE IT’S TRUE. IT’S ALSO SAD BECAUSE IT’S TRUE.

OPEN THREAD: Ring in the weekend.