Herbal Products and Pregnancy
A recent review shows that herbal products do present a potential risk during pregnancy, and should not be considered automatically safe.
COVID-19 Testing
Currently available tests for COVID-19 are imperfect but useful if used properly, with rapidly evolving research on new tests underway.
Do Masks Work?
Let's review the evidence for the effectiveness of wearing face masks during a pandemic (reprinted from NeuroLogica).
MMR is Safe and Effective
A new systematic review shows convincingly that the MMR vaccine is safe and effective.
Stroke in COVID-19 Patients
A case series of five patients with COVID-19 and young strokes sparks many questions.
No – COVID-19 Is Not Just a “Bad Flu”
By any measure, COVID-19 is more than just a bad flu season, which is pretty bad to begin with.
The Psychology of Vaccine Denial
A new study sheds a bit more light on anti-vaccine attitudes.
More Pseudoscience for COVID-19
The science and pseudoscience of COVID-19 are being tested in the real world.
Acupuncture for Migraine Unconvincing
The evidence for the effectiveness of acupuncture in migraines remains unconvincing, and a new study changes nothing.
Winning the COVID Marathon
The most important difference between the COVID-19 pandemic and all previous pandemics is the power of our science. We should acknowledge and maximize that.