Tag: evidence-based medicine
The Magnesium Marketing Myth: Why Form Doesn’t Determine Where It Goes
Marketing claims that different magnesium forms target specific organs lack human evidence. All magnesium salts break down identically in stomach…
The 10,000-step myth: what the science actually says about daily activity and longevity
The global 10,000-step daily target originated from a 1965 Japanese marketing campaign, not clinical research. Recent evidence from large cohort…
Internet’s Most Popular Melatonin Dose Rests on a Single 30-Person Study From 2001
The melatonin dose most widely recommended online originates from a single 30-person study published in 2001. A 2024 meta-analysis in…
Zinc for the Common Cold: A 2024 Cochrane Review Finds Limited Benefit and Consistent Side Effects
A 2024 Cochrane systematic review of 34 trials (8,526 participants) found zinc does not prevent the common cold and may…
Puberty Blocker Research Trial Justified to Reduce Harm in Gender-Dysphoric Youth, Says Cass Review Lead
Dr. Hilary Cass, lead author of the 2024 independent review of UK gender-identity services for children, has justified conducting a…
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…