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Health headlines can be confusing – these 3 questions can help you evaluate them
Health headlines can be confusing – these 3 questions can help you evaluate them When evaluating health headlines, ask yourself: Are people getting this illness more often? Is it due to artifactual changes or true changes in rates? Consider the type of study that led to the claim. Is it a randomized controlled trial, observational […]
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Breastfeeding is ideal for child and parent health but challenging for most families – a pediatrician explains how to find support
Breastfeeding is ideal for child and parent health but challenging for most families – a pediatrician explains how to find support Most new parents struggle to breastfeed their babies, despite the health benefits it provides for both children and parents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for up to two years, but many families […]
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Kennedy hearing deepens crisis over dismantling of CDC leadership – health scholar explains why the agency’s ability to protect public health is compromised
Kennedy hearing deepens crisis over dismantling of CDC leadership – health scholar explains why the agency’s ability to protect public health is compromised The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is facing a crisis due to the dismantling of its leadership, which threatens Americans’ health and the agency’s survival as a leading public health […]
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