We separate sense from nonsense on the scientific stage. 🧪 https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/ FB / IG: @mcgillOSS YouTube: McGill OSShttps://bsky.app/profile/mcgilloss.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcgilloss.bsky.social/post/3mkqiisa7rk27Dr. Joe explores the carcinogenic effects of a small molecule called acrylamide. Learn more about what the science says and the best way to minimize the amount of acrylamide in your daily bites in Dr. Joe’s article. mcgill.ca/x/5d3 https://mcgill.ca/x/5d330 Apr 2026 20:50 +0000at://did:plc:c6h2r4b4ygli7acve7spm4tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqiisa7rk27https://bsky.app/profile/mcgilloss.bsky.social/post/3mkixk44nvk2aDoes learning another language (or two) have benefits on our cognitive health? 🧠 Are children better at learning languages than adults? Find the answers in this week’s latest! mcgill.ca/x/5di https://mcgill.ca/x/5di27 Apr 2026 20:58 +0000at://did:plc:c6h2r4b4ygli7acve7spm4tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkixk44nvk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/mcgilloss.bsky.social/post/3mk3pe5fap225Stoko’s “medical-grade” tights use an internal cable system designed to stabilize the knee while allowing full movement. The concept sounds promising, but the research behind it is still preliminary, small, and largely company-funded. Read more: mcgill.ca/x/5Ak https://mcgill.ca/x/5Ak22 Apr 2026 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:c6h2r4b4ygli7acve7spm4tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3pe5fap225https://bsky.app/profile/mcgilloss.bsky.social/post/3mjz65l744k2wDue to overwhelming interest, we’ve upgraded to a larger venue and increased capacity for our “Searching for the Fountain of Youth” lecture on May 13th 🎉 🎟️ Register now to be sure you snag your spot! mcgill.ca/x/5QJ https://mcgill.ca/x/5QJ21 Apr 2026 14:14 +0000at://did:plc:c6h2r4b4ygli7acve7spm4tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjz65l744k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/mcgilloss.bsky.social/post/3mjxe3a2vds2xContrary to what some videos on YouTube suggest, you will not shorten your life by reheating leftovers. The key to avoiding illness is taking the proper precautions during food preparation and reheating. Get the full scoop in Dr. Joe’s article. mcgill.ca/x/5Ao https://mcgill.ca/x/5Ao20 Apr 2026 20:54 +0000at://did:plc:c6h2r4b4ygli7acve7spm4tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjxe3a2vds2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcgilloss.bsky.social/post/3mjnpecmdjk23Born from a Civil War wound, Coca-Cola has a curious history. Fanta’s is just as curious with its roots in Nazi Germany. Read Dr. Joe’s article to get the full history of these iconic sodas. mcgill.ca/x/5My https://mcgill.ca/x/5My17 Apr 2026 00:50 +0000at://did:plc:c6h2r4b4ygli7acve7spm4tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjnpecmdjk23https://bsky.app/profile/mcgilloss.bsky.social/post/3mjfdv6pwkk2xRegistration is now open for “Searching for the Fountain of Youth” on May 13th! Hosted by the OSS, this talk will be given by Dr. Joe Schwarcz and will dive into the aging process. Join us as we take a closer look at what the science on aging actually says. Registration required. mcgill.ca/x/5QJ13 Apr 2026 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:c6h2r4b4ygli7acve7spm4tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfdv6pwkk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcgilloss.bsky.social/post/3mjcgzjarr225When it comes to shopping for thermal clothing, the magic word among the stock seems to be “moisture-wicking.” It turns out that the science behind moisture-wicking plays a pretty significant role in why certain fabrics are off the table when it comes to layering up. mcgill.ca/x/5Qk https://mcgill.ca/x/5Qk12 Apr 2026 13:21 +0000at://did:plc:c6h2r4b4ygli7acve7spm4tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjcgzjarr225https://bsky.app/profile/mcgilloss.bsky.social/post/3mjapo3kbm227For about 300,000 years homo sapiens had been eating just about everything that seemed edible. But here we are, 300,000 years later, talking about a plethora of diets, trying to determine which one is the ‘healthiest.' Read Dr. Joe’s article to get the full scoop. mcgill.ca/x/5MS https://mcgill.ca/x/5MS11 Apr 2026 20:50 +0000at://did:plc:c6h2r4b4ygli7acve7spm4tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjapo3kbm227https://bsky.app/profile/mcgilloss.bsky.social/post/3mj6sd7igq22bFrom ancient philosophy to modern science, the phrase, “You are what you eat” has many potential origin stories. Dr. Joe offers a concise history lesson on the emergence of this phrase in this article mcgill.ca/x/5ft https://mcgill.ca/x/5ft11 Apr 2026 02:33 +0000at://did:plc:c6h2r4b4ygli7acve7spm4tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj6sd7igq22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcgilloss.bsky.social/post/3miyhfkd3vk2iPolicy shifts feel abstract until outbreaks happen. A shortened TB treament adopted decades ago ended in fatal hepatitis cases. Today’s vaccine recalibration deserves the same question: are we moving carefully enough? Read more: mcgill.ca/x/5Mp https://mcgill.ca/x/5Mp08 Apr 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:c6h2r4b4ygli7acve7spm4tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyhfkd3vk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/mcgilloss.bsky.social/post/3mipeyioyik2xIn processed meats, nitrates are linked to cancer, but in beets, they are considered healthy🥩 What gives? According to science, it all depends on the environment where nitrates are found. Get the full scoop in Dr. Joe’s latest. mcgill.ca/x/5Mc https://mcgill.ca/x/5Mc04 Apr 2026 23:24 +0000at://did:plc:c6h2r4b4ygli7acve7spm4tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mipeyioyik2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcgilloss.bsky.social/post/3mijuykxazc2qRed hair is the rarest natural hair color, expressed in only 1-2 percent of the world’s population. Emerging research hints that redheads might have a unique threshold for acute pain tolerance… let's unpack the facts in this article👇 mcgill.ca/x/5MU https://mcgill.ca/x/5MU02 Apr 2026 18:55 +0000at://did:plc:c6h2r4b4ygli7acve7spm4tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijuykxazc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcgilloss.bsky.social/post/3mhw5wv65rc2g“Just 5 minutes” on your phone → suddenly it’s been 30📱⏳ It’s not an accident. Endless scroll, autoplay & notifications are built to keep you hooked. Your brain gets constant small rewards, making time slip away. It’s not just willpower. It’s design. Read more on our website 👇 mcgill.ca/x/5fC https://mcgill.ca/x/5fC25 Mar 2026 22:41 +0000at://did:plc:c6h2r4b4ygli7acve7spm4tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhw5wv65rc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/mcgilloss.bsky.social/post/3mhrbmdx3ts2qTurns out the strongest claims about saunas and sperm rest on very small studies. Read our latest article to learn more about this case study in scientific caution vs internet certainty. mcgill.ca/x/5fH https://mcgill.ca/x/5fH24 Mar 2026 00:04 +0000at://did:plc:c6h2r4b4ygli7acve7spm4tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhrbmdx3ts2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcgilloss.bsky.social/post/3mh4jqwn5ws2mThanks to Popeye the sailor, vegetables delivering us strength is a connection that is not new for many of us 🥦 However, in a recent Biobank study, the strongest association with increased longevity was with a high fiber intake. Read the full article on our website mcgill.ca/x/5Nn https://mcgill.ca/x/5Nn15 Mar 2026 18:04 +0000at://did:plc:c6h2r4b4ygli7acve7spm4tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh4jqwn5ws2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcgilloss.bsky.social/post/3mghsvqg6vk23🌞 Spring forward this weekend! Daylight Savings Time might not actually save much energy anymore💡 
It started as a lighting‑saving idea long ago, but today all our electronics and travel habits blur its impact Maybe we’re really just saving sunshine for smiles! 😄🕒 Read more ⬇️ mcgill.ca/x/5NA https://mcgill.ca/x/5NA07 Mar 2026 12:21 +0000at://did:plc:c6h2r4b4ygli7acve7spm4tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mghsvqg6vk23https://bsky.app/profile/mcgilloss.bsky.social/post/3mggaz3burs24Celebrity psychiatrist Daniel Amen says brain SPECT scans should transform mental health care Major medical orgs disagree With no rigorous clinical trials to validate his approach, is this a paradigm shift, or neuro-palmistry with a $4,000 price tag? Read the article to find out mcgill.ca/x/5Gq https://mcgill.ca/x/5Gq06 Mar 2026 21:29 +0000at://did:plc:c6h2r4b4ygli7acve7spm4tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mggaz3burs24https://bsky.app/profile/mcgilloss.bsky.social/post/3mfx3oahzl22yDo men really experience colds differently, or do we just interpret sickness through gender expectations? 🤒 Turns out the science is surprisingly nuanced. Read the full article on our website👇 mcgill.ca/x/5Gi https://mcgill.ca/x/5Gi28 Feb 2026 20:43 +0000at://did:plc:c6h2r4b4ygli7acve7spm4tz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfx3oahzl22y