... for Dr. Novella's reply Dear Dr. Novella I am a parent of a 13 year old boy with Autistic Disorder. I also have ... Doherty cc. Facing Autism In New Brunswick UPDATE: Dr. Novella's Reply: Harold, Thanks for your thoughtful e-mail. I ... for the interesting questions, and I hope this adequately clarifies my position. Regards, Steve Novella PS - You can publish my response on your blog, and I ...

... ;s a major coup for the Australian Skeptics and the list of skeptical attendees is already looking impressive. The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe cast (Dr Steve Novella, Bob Novella, Jay Novella, Evan Bernstein and Rebecca Watson) had already announced they would travel to Australia next year but this will now coincide with TAM ...

... national convention this weekend and there is already a list of confirmed speakers – the entire cast of ‘The Skeptics Guide to the Universe’ podcast (Dr Steve Novella, Jay Novella, Bob Novella, Evan Bernstein and Rebecca Watson), the skeptical author and podcaster of ‘Skeptoid’, Brian Dunning and singer George Hrab with more ...

... , and skeptical blogging communities have responded to Maher’s latest bullshit, including of course Orac over at Respectful Insolence as well as a point-by-point take-down by Steve Novella. Also commenting on the story and linking to Orac & Novella’s blogs are President of the James Randi Educational Foundation Phil Plait; PZ Myers; and ...

... the opportunity to clarify my position. His e-mail begins below the fold: Dear Dr. Novella I am a parent of a 13 year old boy with Autistic Disorder. I also have a blog site on ... do not oppose further research, however, if the CDC or others think it is warranted and feasible. Thanks again for the interesting questions, and I hope this adequately clarifies my position. Regards, Steve Novella

... should have stuck with my original plan to deconstruct Suzanne Somers' book some more. It would have irritated me less. ADDENDUM: Steve Novella has also commented. As a neurologist, he made perhaps the most cogent observation about ... had a real physiological effect on her nervous system. Like Steve, I'm glad that Desiree Jennings is apparently recovering, whatever ...

... trying to somewhat slimily slip a provision into the health care bill about paying for prayer-based health services, but then wouldn’tyouknowit, Steve Novella (who apparently does not need to sleep or eat or breathe) beat me to it. Besides his take-down of the odd and wholly unrealistic beliefs of Christian Scientists, I’ll note that is has ...

If you want a dose of science and rationality about the H1N1 flu pandemic, and you need it now, check out The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe. Led by Steve Novella, the discussion involves more than one friend of the blog, if you know what I mean and can be downloaded here. Read the comments on this post...

... - Orac, cited below, has written a post on exactly this topic today and does it with much more medical knowledge than I have. Check his post out as well if you haven't already.) (extra edit add-on: geez, Steve Novella also beats up Maher here. Neither of these guys use the word "motherfucker", however, so you still need to read my ...

... of times the camera cuts to him. (via Derren Brown) - A great interview about scientific skepticism with Steve Novella. - Some new celebrities have been bringing the crazy lately, which is always fun. Adam Baldwin isn’t as wacked-out as all that, but there’s been some fun right-wing nuttiness on his feed lately, and some ...