Sebastian Rushworth M.D.

In this article I discuss what makes a drug "good" or "effective" and worth taking. I also adress the concept of NNT (Number Needed to Treat).

What defines a good drug? In this article I discuss what makes a drug "good" or "effective" and worth taking. I also adress the concept of NNT (Number Needed to Treat).

In this article I rant about why you should avoid sleeping pills, and what you should do instead if you have problems getting to sleep or staying asleep.

Why sleeping pills are a bad idea In this article I rant about why you should avoid sleeping pills, and what you should do instead if you have problems getting to sleep or staying asleep.

Robert Lustig is an American physician who has written extensively about how processed foods destroy our health. Here I talk to him about his new book Metabolical.

Why our food is killing us, with Dr. Robert Lustig Robert Lustig is an American physician who has written extensively about how processed foods destroy our health. Here I talk to him about his new book Metabolical.

David Raubenheimer and Stephen Simpson are the biologists who finally solved the riddle of why there is in obesity epidemic. In this interview I get the answers.

Why we get fat, with David Raubenheimer and Stephen Simpson David Raubenheimer and Stephen Simpson are the biologists who finally solved the riddle of why there is in obesity epidemic. In this interview I get the answers.

In this article, I discuss the evidence concerning insulin as a treatment for type 2 diabetes. Should type 2 diabetics get insulin? Or do the harms outweigh any benefits?

Is insulin life-saving for type 2 diabetics? In this article, I discuss the evidence concerning insulin as a treatment for type 2 diabetes. Should type 2 diabetics get insulin? Or do the harms outweigh any benefits?

Christine Stabell Benn MD PhD is a vaccine researcher who looks at the unintended side-effects of vaccines, both good and bad. here we go in-depth on the topic.

Non-specific vaccine effects, with Dr. Christine Stabell Benn Christine Stabell Benn MD PhD is a vaccine researcher who looks at the unintended side-effects of vaccines, both good and bad. here we go in-depth on the topic.

The Swedish government is ending all restrictions and calling off the pandemic. Here I discuss what we can learn from the statistics after two years.

Covid officially over in Sweden! The Swedish government is ending all restrictions and calling off the pandemic. Here I discuss what we can learn from the statistics after two years.

Watch my interview with Dr. David Grimes, an expert on vitamin D and its role in immune function, as we discuss its role in preventing covid-19.

Vitamin D and covid-19, with Dr. David Grimes Watch my interview with Dr. David Grimes, an expert on vitamin D and its role in immune function, as we discuss its role in preventing covid-19.

In this article I go through the trials of the Novavax covid vaccine in detail, to try to answer whether it can be considered safe and effective.

Novavax covid vaccine safe and effective? In this article I go through the trials of the Novavax covid vaccine in detail, to try to answer whether it can be considered safe and effective.

Here I discuss a study recently published in Nature Medicine, that tells us the relative risk of myocarditis after vaccination vs after infection.

Covid: Vaccine vs infection myocarditis risk Here I discuss a study recently published in Nature Medicine, that tells us the risk of myocarditis after vaccination vs covid infection.

In this interview I talk to Dr David Unwin about his fascinating work using a low carb diet to treat patients with type 2 diabetes. Everything you need to know about low carb!

The low carb cure, with Dr. David Unwin In this interview I talk to Dr David Unwin about his fascinating work using a low carb diet to treat patients with type 2 diabetes. Everything you need to know about low carb!

Here's a final message from me before the new year, and some suggested reading for the christmas holidays.

Five christmas book recommendations Here's a final message from me before the new year, and some suggested reading for the christmas holidays.

In this podcast, I talk to Dr. Seamus O'Mahony about the many ways in which modern medicine is broken, from pharma corruption to metric driven care.

Why medicine is broken, with Seamus O'Mahony In this podcast, I talk to Dr. Seamus O'Mahony about the many ways in which modern medicine is broken, from pharma corruption to metric driven care.

Here I discuss the evidence on fluvoxamine as a potential treatment for covid-19. Is it the covid-buster we've all been waiting for!?

Is fluvoxamine effective against covid-19? Here I discuss the evidence on fluvoxamine as a potential treatment for covid-19. Is it the covid-buster we've all been waiting for!?

Should you be taking a vitamin D supplement to protect yourself from covid-19? In this article I go through all the evidence that's available.

Covid-19: a new look at vitamin D Should you be taking a vitamin D supplement to protect yourself from covid-19? In this article I go through all the evidence that's available.

In this first episode of my podcast I talk to Dr. Malcolm Kendrick about his book "The Clot Thickens", on what really causes heart disease (not cholesterol!).

The true causes of heart disease, with Malcolm Kendrick In this first episode of my podcast I talk to Dr. Malcolm Kendrick about his book "The Clot Thickens", on what really causes heart disease (not cholesterol!).

This article goes through all the data to answer once and for all - is saturated fat unhealthy? Does it cause heart disease? Will it kill you?

Is saturated fat unhealthy? This article goes through all the data to answer once and for all - is saturated fat unhealthy? Does it cause heart disease? Will it kill you?

Here I discuss why some countries are being hit by fourth waves of covid-19 despite high vaccination rates, and why other countries aren't.

Covid: the surprising fourth wave Here I discuss why some countries are being hit by fourth waves of covid-19 despite high vaccination rates, and why other countries aren't.

Here I discuss a fascinating new study that looked at the ability of a high protein high calcium (i.e. dairy rich) diet to prevent fractures.

Can a "high protein high calcium" diet prevent fractures? Here I discuss a fascinating new study that looked at the ability of a high protein high calcium (i.e. dairy rich) diet to prevent fractures.

Ivor Cummins is coming to Stockholm on Sunday to do a viewing of his new film “The Covid Chronicles”. It's free, everyone is welcome to come see it. Time is 19.00 this coming Sunday (21st November) and place is Rålambsvägen 17 in Kungsholmen. Venue is “Pulitzer”. I'll be there too.

Here I discuss why the LDL hypothesis of heart disease is wrong, what the alternative is, and talk about Malcolm Kendrick's excellent new book "The Clot Thickens".

What causes heart disease? Here I discuss why the LDL hypothesis of heart disease is wrong, what the alternative is, and talk about Malcolm Kendrick's excellent new book "The Clot Thickens".

Here I discuss a fascinating Swedish study that shows how good the covid vaccines are in the real world, how long their effect lasts, and whether or not boosting makes sense.

Covid: How long does vaccine based immunity last? Here I discuss a fascinating Swedish study that shows how good the covid vaccines are in the real world, how long their effect lasts, and whether or not boosting makes sense.

This article discusses the evidence concerning intense exercise and increased risk of heart disease, and shows where the sweet spot can be found.

Is intense exercise bad for your heart? This article discusses the evidence concerning intense exercise and increased risk of heart disease, and shows where the sweet spot can be found.

This article tells you everything you need to know if you want to lose weight rapidly and easily, without ever having to feel like you're starving.

How to lose weight rapidly This article tells you everything you need to know if you want to lose weight rapidly and easily, without ever having to feel like you're starving.

This article discusses the evidence that exists on the new cholesterol lowering drugs, the PCSK9 inhibitors, that are potentially set to replace statins.

Do PCSK9 inhibitors prolong life? This article discusses the evidence that exists on the new cholesterol lowering drugs, the PCSK9 inhibitors, that are potentially set to replace statins.

German celebrities have started a campaign to help doctors and scientists who have been sidelined by the media to reach a wider audience. Here's my interview with violinist Linus Roth.

Covid: Everything on the table German celebrities have started a campaign to help doctors and scientists who have been sidelined by the media to reach a wider audience. Here's my interview with violinist Linus Roth.

In this article I reflect on developments during the last few months in the insane place that is covid world.

https://sebastianrushworth.com/2021/09/23/a-reflection-on-covid-mania/

A reflection on covid mania In this article I reflect on developments during the last few months in the insane place that is covid world.

This article discusses the best available evidence on dietary potassium and whether it lowers blood pressure and protects against disease.

https://sebastianrushworth.com/2021/09/05/is-potassium-effective-against-high-blood-pressure/

Is potassium effective against high blood pressure? This article discusses the best available evidence on dietary potassium and whether it lowers blood pressure and protects against disease.

This article discusses fascinating research that purports to show what the optimal diet is if we want to be slim and live long, healthy lives.

https://sebastianrushworth.com/2021/08/29/the-optimal-diet-for-longevity-and-weight-loss/

The optimal diet for longevity and weight loss? This article discusses fascinating research that purports to show what the optimal diet is if we want to be slim and live long, healthy lives.

An interesting study has recently been published which definitively answers the question whether exercise improves cognitive function. Details here.

https://sebastianrushworth.com/2021/08/21/does-exercise-improve-cognitive-function/

Does exercise improve cognitive function? An interesting study has recently been published which definitively answers the question whether exercise improves cognitive function. Details here.

This article discusses the history of the "fibre hypothesis" and analyzes the evidence concerning its impact on heart disease and cancer risk.

https://sebastianrushworth.com/2021/08/08/does-a-high-fibre-diet-prevent-disease/

Does a high fibre diet prevent disease? This article discusses the history of the "fibre hypothesis" and analyzes the evidence concerning its impact on heart disease and cancer risk.

Many studies have been done with the goal of seeing whether omega-3 prevents heart disease and prolongs life. This is what they tell us.

https://sebastianrushworth.com/2021/08/01/does-omega-3-prevent-heart-disease/

Does omega-3 prevent heart disease? Many studies have been done with the goal of seeing whether omega-3 prevents heart disease and prolongs life. This is what they tell us.

A recent study purports to show that covid causes brain damage, even in those who only had mild symptoms. Here's why the study is rubbish.

https://sebastianrushworth.com/2021/07/26/does-covid-cause-brain-damage/

Does covid cause brain damage? A recent study purports to show that covid causes brain damage, even in those who only had mild symptoms. Here's why the study is rubbish.

A study was recently published in The Lancet which suggests that drug trials seriously underestimate the rate of side effects. Here are the details.

https://sebastianrushworth.com/2021/07/19/do-drug-trials-underestimate-side-effects/

Do drug trials underestimate side effects? A study was recently published in The Lancet which suggests that drug trials seriously underestimate the rate of side effects. Here are the details.

A new study carried out at the Cleveland clinic has settled the question whether there is any value in vaccinating people who have had covid.

https://sebastianrushworth.com/2021/07/13/does-it-make-sense-to-vaccinate-those-who-have-had-covid/

Does it make sense to vaccinate those who have had covid? A new study carried out at the Cleveland clinic has settled the question whether there is any value in vaccinating people who have had covid.

This article discusses the evidence concerning how dangerous covid is for children, and whether it is ethical to vaccinate them.

https://sebastianrushworth.com/2021/07/07/is-covid-a-danger-to-children/

Is covid a danger to children? This article discusses the evidence concerning how dangerous covid is for children, and whether it is ethical to vaccinate them.

A fascinating review has just been published in JAMA that looks at whether health checks (a.k.a. routine visits to the doctor) are a good thing. Here are the details.

https://sebastianrushworth.com/2021/06/30/are-regular-health-checks-good-for-you/

Are regular health checks good for you? A fascinating review has just been published in JAMA that looks at whether health checks (a.k.a. routine visits to the doctor) are a good thing. Here are the details.

A new study was just published that looked at how good doctors are at estimating probability and understanding the tests they use. Here are the details.

https://sebastianrushworth.com/2021/06/23/how-well-do-doctors-understand-probability/

How well do doctors understand probability? A new study was just published that looked at how good doctors are at estimating probability and understanding the tests they use. Here are the details.

This article looks in to the evidence from randomized clinical trials of vitamin C as a means to prevent heart disease and prolong life.

https://sebastianrushworth.com/2021/06/13/can-vitamin-c-prevent-heart-disease/

Can vitamin C prevent heart disease? - Sebastian Rushworth M.D. This article looks in to the evidence from randomized clinical trials of vitamin C as a means to prevent heart disease and prolong life.

This article looks at new evidence on the infectiousness of people with asymptomatic covid-19, in order to understand the extent of asymptomatic spread.

https://sebastianrushworth.com/2021/06/06/can-asymptomatic-people-spread-covid-19/

Can asymptomatic people spread covid-19? - Sebastian Rushworth M.D. This article looks at new evidence on the infectiousness of people with asymptomatic covid-19, in order to understand the extent of asymptomatic spread.