Topic: Loma Linda University

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Roscoe!
Episode 1028 49:16 - 51:34

1028: Roscoe!

Flawed Dark Chocolate Health Study with Small Sample Size

Mainstream media outlets reported on a Loma Linda University study claiming dark chocolate reduces stress and improves memory, but the study only involved five participants. The "n=5" sample size is highlighted as being statistically insignificant, yet the story was carried by national news organizations including ABC. The segment suggests the story may have been a native advertisement for the chocolate industry.