Not wearing a seat belt and being distracted while driving are two of the major causes of death in car accidents. But it took years of effort before even wearing a seat belt was seen as being normal. […]
The death of a young teenage girl named Cari Lightner prompted her mother to form MADD: Mothers Against Drunk Driving. This movement changed the way drunk driving was perceived in the country. […]
The effort to reduce smoking was a war fought in the media across many decades. […]
The online world is full of health tips that are sometimes confusing and even contradictory. That’s why not everything that is presented online should be accepted immediately. Read on to see how to test the credibility of health advice on the Internet. […]
Many people turn to media stories to look for health advice. It is challenging to make sure the information is reliable. Looking at things through a skeptical lens will help ensure the reliability of the story. Read on for a practical case of fact-checking health advice. […]
The Internet is a good source of health advice as long as you are sure it comes from a trusted source. The health tips presented in the online world should be taken with a pinch of salt to make sure they are effective. Read on to see how the skeptic’s toolkit can help in finding sound information about the anti-aging role of exercise. […]
People and scientists have always looked for effective cures for the common cold. Two of the less popular ways, suggested by some scientists, are taking zinc and vitamin D, but these may really not cure a cold. […]
There is no definite cure for the common cold yet, but the most common cure for a cold is having soup. It is an old method and looks like an inseparable part of cold remedies, but its efficacy has been put to test in some research studies. […]
Curing the cold has been a challenge for scientists since forever. Naturally, some myths have developed as many different studies have been carried out. The most common myth is of using vitamin C and echinacea for effective cure. […]
Agricultural products made with advanced genetic technologies are called GMOs. But media reports about GMOs are controversial. […]
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