This randomized, placebo-controlled trial from 2020 explored whether hookworm infections caused some protection against gluten consumption for those with Celiac Disease. While they did not restore gluten tolerance for big doses, the hookworms were “associated with improved symptom scores after intermittent consumption of lower, intermittent gluten doses.” ~ learn more
In another, more recent, experiment with human hookworm species Necator americanus, researchers found that “lowered HOMA-IR values indicated that people were experiencing considerable improvements in insulin sensitivity – results that were both clinically and statistically significant.” ~ learn more
“Centuries after European immigrants began selling the humble brined veg from their Lower East Side pushcarts, the younger generation has become obsessed with the deli sandwich’s best friend. Crunch the numbers at TikTok, and you’ll see — the hashtags #pickle and #pickles have a combined 9.6 billion views…” ~ learn more
When we moved in to our new home in Austin a few years ago, I was gung-ho on installing smart home devices everywhere. I never fully realized my vision, but I did manage to change the exterior locks. I discovered one was failing when I couldn’t remotely unlock it for an air conditioner repair tech. It was older than all the others, so I expected to have to buy a…
In 1-2 sentences, what is the book about as a whole? People want to develop the social skills that lead to others acting charitably and agreeably toward them, but they are not taught in schools. This book compiles a set of key concepts that collectively work to foster positive and rewarding relationships with others, especially during potentially hostile engagements. What are the 3-4 central questions it tries to answer? How…
"We cannot have a great conversation. We cannot debate each other well because everyone tends to be very friendly when you join a Zoom call." ~ learn more
“Americans’ wellbeing score increases steadily by the number of neighbors greeted, from 51.5 among those saying hello to zero neighbors to 64.1 for those greeting six neighbors.” ~ learn more
“The Chicago spreadsheet itself is a growing mess of more than 100 restaurants with tallying fees between 2.5 percent and 25 percent.” ~ learn more
I’m thrilled to have heard this interview with Syed Balkhi. He’s been making money on the internet since his childhood, and reading between the lines he had a strong start during the heyday of affiliate marketing’s sketchiest era. His business portfolio now does more than $100 million in annual revenue in a more acceptable manner. He answers all questions through a consistent value investing lens, applying principals from Warren Buffet,…
“In the fashion industry, you can’t make something that is really ugly and stupid into something popular. But from all the possible things that could be popular, you can influence what gets to the top.” ~ learn more