Another Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug
A new treatment for Alzheimer's Disease is promising, but we're not there yet.
Don’t Forget About the Flu
We are heading into a bad flu season. Get vaccinated.
Study – For Lowering Cholesterol, Statins Work, Supplements Don’t
A study comparing a statin drug and six common supplements to placebo shows that only the drug lowers bad cholesterol.
Risk of Myocarditis Following COVID-19 Vaccine
Risk of myocarditis following mRNA vaccines is real but tiny, and far outweighed by the benefit of vaccines.
The Subvariants Are Coming
A wave of Omicron subvariants are coming. So get vaccinated.
Sleep Duration and Health
Poor sleep is a genuine concern, but the results of a new cohort study are complex to interpret.
Burden of Proof Studies and Health Risk
A new way of presenting knowledge about health risks highlights the ambiguity of the evidence and the importance of basic health behaviors.
FDA Approves Controversial ALS Drug – Relyvrio
A close look a the FDA approval of Relyvrio.
Using Viruses to Treat Cancer
Engineering viruses to target cancer cells is an emerging and promising avenue for cancer treatment.