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Losing some hearing or eyesight is fairly common as we age. However, a new study says losing function in both…
It’s no secret that humans are horrible at comprehending and estimating risk, especially when it comes to abstract numbers. It’s…
Millions of people around the world take acid suppressants called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for conditions like heartburn, gastritis and…
One of the most challenging aspects about reporting on medical research is the need to convey risk in a meaningful…
Scientists now have a much better idea of how people become infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. But…
To effectively report on medical research, you should understand how big a difference that an intervention or an exposure makes.…
A panel of experts in geriatric care has identified nearly 100 medications that should be avoided or used with caution…
Bloomberg Health reporter John Tozzi has written a terrific “how I did it” essay summing up a yearlong project on…
At the American Academy of Pediatrics annual meeting last fall, I attended a talk by Kevin Powell, M.D., Ph.D., called…
The news media, for the most part, played a helpful role in communicating the known health risks of the Zika…