Dr. Mindrum’s Corner

A space for exploration.

Thoughts on obesity, medicine, research, clinical insights, health, wellness, perspective, and anything else that sparks curiosity.

June 3, 2025 · Genetics · Obesogenic Environment · Bias and Stigma

Obesity and Genetics: How Heritability and Environment Interact

How can genes explain an obesity epidemic that has escalated over the past 50 years when our genes haven’t changed? A story about how genes and environment shape obesity — and what it means for a kinder, healthier world.

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May 31, 2025 · Cholesterol · Low Carb Diet · Nutrition

The Perils of Causal Claims in the KETO-CTA Observational Study

Why omitting a pre-registered primary endpoint and using causal language for exploratory findings is a concerning lapse in scientific standards — and how it could lead clinicians to withhold proven lipid-lowering therapy.

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