Journalism that got it wrong

You could die sooner if you eat a late breakfast?!?

Some days I wish I hadn’t done my daily scan of health news.

Sep 17 •

Be a careful reader of "bee venom to treat cancer" news

In mice, not people, and perhaps not even close to human trials

Aug 6 •

Journalists: a heart attack is not the same as sudden cardiac arrest

The words matter, and the consequences do, as well.

Apr 29 •

Please join me for this online event today

Scintillating seminar series that I'm honored to be part of

Mar 27 •

No, Washington Post, that’s NOT what the study found

Coffee - one of the poster boys of observational research miscommunication

Jan 23 •

News about dark chocolate & diabetes drawing false conclusions

Association does not equal causation

Dec 17, 2024 •

I got a little jittery when I saw news coverage of Vitamin K for leg cramps

Here's what a closer read revealed

Nov 20, 2024 •

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