Is there a link between red wine and heart health, or coffee and heart health? To answer these questions, we must determine whether the connection is one of correlation or causality. Go behind the scenes of popular health articles and learn how to evaluate the results from the actual medical trials. […]
Recent articles have heralded coffee’s health benefits, particularly when it comes to heart health. We delve deeper into the medical studies these articles are based on to determine if, in fact, coffee truly is good for cardiovascular health. […]
Is coffee bad for your heart? The answer is complicated. We examine media stories on the issue, comparing the information to evidence from the actual medical trials to determine whether we can make a case for coffee’s health risks. […]
Fluoride is added to many municipal water supplies to combat tooth decay. But some studies have shown that fluoride in drinking water can be harmful for pregnant women and their unborn fetuses, potentially lowering the child’s IQ. We’ll take a closer look at these studies to determine whether this is the case. […]
What was supposed to be a routine and cost-effective change for Flint, Michigan’s water supply turned into a catastrophe. Learn how the Flint water crisis unfolded and how the press acted as a powerful force against the government’s denial. […]
When articles report on toxins in food, the public understandably reacts with fear and concern. After all, we want to know what we’re putting into our body. But by reading news articles with a critical lens, we can decide for ourselves whether these toxins pose a legitimate threat. […]
“Clickbait,” drives much of the way information is presented online—and it plays to our biases and distorts the truth. Unpack the nature of “clickbait,” in order to become a savvier reader and consumer. […]
When we outsource our information to the “so-called” wisdom of crowds, we are not helping to make social media a reliable or balanced source of information. Find out why the social media echo chamber is particularly dangerous when it comes to health information. […]
In our hyper-connected world, information often travels faster than “facts” and “the truth.” Delve into the slippery world of mass media in the 21st century. […]
When it comes to treating mental illness, people have many options, including medication and talk therapy. Unfortunately, though, due to the stigmatization of mental illness, many individuals do not seek out treatment. Discover what it would take to address mental illness not just on an individual level, but on a societal one. […]
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