Tag: evidence-based medicine
AI-assisted mammography screening shows promise but requires careful interpretation of benefits
Researchers clarify MASAI trial findings on AI-assisted mammography, emphasizing careful interpretation of benefits and the importance of rigorous evidence before…
Creatine for Brain Health: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Creatine's muscle-building effects are supported by robust evidence, but cognitive claims rest on a weaker, population-specific foundation. A comprehensive literature…
UK Research Council Awards £2.31m to Digital Chronic Disease Solutions—But Evidence Gaps Remain
The UK's National Institute for Health Care and Research awarded £2.31 million in April 2026 for digital and home-based chronic…
L-Theanine and Alpha Waves: What the Research Actually Shows
The ubiquitous claim that L-theanine boosts alpha waves simplifies a more complicated research picture. Two studies documented alpha increases at…
Creatine and Kidney Damage: What the Evidence Actually Shows
A 2025 systematic review of 21 studies and analysis of 685 clinical trials confirms that creatine supplementation does not damage…
Vitamin D Thresholds Remain Contested Despite Large Clinical Trials
Five large randomised controlled trials involving over 100,000 participants found mostly null effects on hard clinical endpoints, prompting the Endocrine…
Apigenin Shows Promise in Lab Studies, But Human Evidence Remains Elusive
Apigenin, a plant compound featured in sleep and longevity supplements, has demonstrated activity at multiple cellular targets in laboratory studies…
Blueberries show measurable benefits for heart, brain, and metabolic health, research confirms
Clinical trials show that 150 grams of blueberries daily reduce cardiovascular disease risk by 15% and oxidized LDL cholesterol by…