One of the most common fallacies about scientific research is that the validity of a study can be determined by the date it was done. “Outdated” studies are not to be trusted, we’re often led to believe. It’s sort of the junk scientists’ version of numerology.

Sadly, when we become convinced to dismiss studies out-of-hand because of some measure other than the strength of the science itself, we make ourselves vulnerable to being taken advantage of by unsound ideas and to miss out on the best available science...

