That Sunscreen Study Has Me Just a Bit Worried
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Myths in Research and Media (AKA My NPR Debut)
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If you know me, you know I am a total NPR junkie. So it was a real thrill to hear myself on the radio as part of Yale's Cancer Answers series with Dr. Steven Gore.
Read MoreA Science Paper Gets It Wrong (IMHO)
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A study published in Science suggests that an early childhood intervention program can have lasting effects on adult health. If true, this is an incredibly worthy investment. But the data may not support the conclusions.
Read MoreIn Defense of the NIH
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President Trump's first budget proposal came down hard on a number of institutions. But his proposed 20% cut to NIH funding directly undermines what makes America great in the first place.
Read MoreHere's How Trump's Voter Fraud Investigation Could Produce Fake 'Evidence'
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President Trump has indicated he would like to see a major investigation into widespread voter fraud that multiple studies have concluded is non-existent. But that doesn't mean he won't get results that support his position. It just takes a little misapplication of statistics.
Read MoreMedicine's Biggest Secret: Almost Every Medication is More Likely to do Nothing than to Help You
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Methods Man discusses medicine's biggest secret: the number needed to treat. For the video version, click here.
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