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I mean the ones that tell us how we should live based on some survey. You know the surveys that change everyday on the news.
The scientists aren't telling you anything, rat.
The NEWS REPORTERS are telling you, usually really poorly, the results of some study.
If you decide to change your behavior based upon hearing a soundbite you heard on the evening news, that's your problem.
Don't blame the scientists for poor science reporting.
Please also do not accuse scientists of telling you how to live. All the scientists do is give the results of a study. That's all.
It is usually people in the medical profession (who are NOT scientists) who take those findings and reccommend changes or whatever.