You may have heard that vaccines cause autism, but are you unsure where this idea came from? Are you — or someone you know — suspicious of the U.S. government response to COVID-19? If so, you’ll be interested in a two-part series of articles that John Parkinson wrote about the challenges of communicating medical information to the public and the ease with which medical misinformation spreads.

Traditionally, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), the so-called “bad cholesterol,” has been used as a primary indicator of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. However, recent advancements have

Overused, unnecessary, or low-value healthcare options can have significant negative effects on patients, providers, and the healthcare system. This is partly due to cascading effects

A staggering amount of information about health and medicine is available online. It can be confusing and frustrating if you’re seeking info about a condition

The overuse of certain medical procedures is a common problem in healthcare. The Journal of the American Medical Association, Internal Medicine produces an annual review

We’ve all seen advertising for genetic testing services, offering insight into your ancestry as well as health based on your genetic code. But Drs. Michael