What are the results of a randomized controlled trial on the effect of topical apple cider vinegar on varicose veins?  
The following is a transcript of the video above.
In searching for the latest and greatest science on vinegar, I came across this study on “Lime Juice and Vinegar Injections as a Cheap and Natural Alternative to Control COTS Outbreaks.” I was all intrigued until I realized COTS stands for crown-of-thorns seastar, these crazy-looking starfish.
But just when I thought that was an unusual title … “To Pee, or Not to Pee: A Review on Jellyfish Envenomation and Treatment in European Jellyfish Species.” Due to an increase in jellyfish blooms, jellyfish envenomation has become an increasing public health problem, amounting to as many as 150 million jellyfish stings every year. But no, research does not support the use of the most infamous sting treatment: urine. It is unclear exactly when the use of urine for jellyfish stings became popular (though certainly, the scene from [the TV show] “Friends” didn’t help). But it has become one of the most persistent myths in toxicology. What does help? The topical application of vinegar for 30 seconds may be effective….