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.
Study of Multivitamin Use and Memory
Routine multivitamins are likely not the best strategy for cognitive effects.
A New Malaria Vaccine
A second anti-malarial vaccine in just two years could be a game-changer for this deadly disease.