Tag: evidence-based medicine
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…
Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Show Limited Benefit for Fracture Prevention in Older Adults, Major Review Finds
A comprehensive systematic review of nearly 154,000 older adults challenges decades of clinical guidance, finding that calcium and vitamin D…
The Hidden Cost of Secrecy: How Missing Research Data Undermines Clinical Guidance
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses that guide clinical practice are increasingly compromised by lack of access to underlying research data, forcing…
UK National Screening Committee Defends Stance Against Routine Prostate Cancer Screening
UK's National Screening Committee publishes detailed position statements defending evidence-based approach to prostate cancer screening decisions. New guidance addresses multicancer…
Pediatrician calls for clinical trials to evaluate AI tools for children’s development
Pediatrician Dr. Dua Hassan calls for randomized controlled trials to evaluate AI tools for children, emphasizing developmental outcomes over engagement…