Tag: evidence-based medicine
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…
Magnesium and Heart Disease: What the Evidence Actually Shows
A meta-analysis of 40 population studies involving over one million people found no evidence that magnesium prevents overall cardiovascular disease,…
Vitamin C and Iron Supplements: The Evidence Falls Short of the Hype
Vitamin C enhances plant-based iron absorption through a well-documented biochemical mechanism, but clinical trials show it provides negligible benefit when…
How Political Pressure on Science Agencies Threatens Public Health Decision-Making
Political interference in federal scientific agencies delays evidence-based decision-making and undermines public trust in health institutions, according to analysis in…
Why Women Choose Freebirth: What Research Reveals About Unattended Childbirth
A growing number of women are choosing unattended childbirth, driven by desire for autonomy and institutional distrust. Research shows freebirth…