Derek Beres

Derek Beres

Derek Beres is a freelance writer. Based in Portland, Oregon, he has served in senior editorial positions at a number of tech companies and has years of experience in health, science, and music writing. He is the co-host of the Conspirituality podcast and co-author of Conspirituality: How New Age Conspiracies Became a Health Threat.

Homeopathic manufacturers take advantage of sick and vulnerable populations in criminal ways—and the FDA is, after much absence, starting to crack down.
Norway’s decision to push drug felons through treatment is a huge step forward.
What was going on in the world of health and strange bodily functions?  
The social media company's new policies only spotlight its arbitrary decision-making process.
New studies show that energy drinks and junk food adversely affect the developing brain in numerous ways. 
Getting up from your computer for frequent breaks might help you retain information better, new research shows. 
In 2016 Americans spent $16.4 billion on cosmetic plastic surgery. What does that say about the health of our psyche?