Is ‘coaching’ a shortcut to mental health care? Not so fast − here are key differences
A professor of psychiatry unpacks what to consider if you’re looking for help with physical or mental health and are considering using coaching services.
Aug. 30, 2024 • ~9 min
Readers trust journalists less when they debunk rather than confirm claims
Providing a correction can affect how the audience feels about the journalists trying to set the record straight.
Aug. 6, 2024 • ~5 min
Vaccines tell a success story that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Trump forget – here are some key reminders
Many claims about the dangers of vaccines come from misrepresenting scientific research papers.
July 26, 2024 • ~8 min
Can humanity address climate change without believing it? Medical history suggests it is possible
In the 19th century, many doctors might not have believed germ theory, but they switched to using protective methods anyway for a simple reason.
July 10, 2024 • ~7 min
Unregulated online political ads pose a threat to democracy
Political ad transparency – who’s paying for ads and whether candidates stand behind them – is well-regulated for TV and radio. Online, not so much.
July 9, 2024 • ~8 min
Raw milk health risks significantly outweigh any potential benefits − food scientists and nutritionists explain why
Raw milk has always carried the risk of serious illness, and this risk has only risen with bird flu spreading across dairy farms in the US.
June 19, 2024 • ~10 min
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