TED-Ed
Jeff Leek and Lucy McGowan: Can you spot the problem with these headlines? (Level 1)
2019 • E64 May 21, 2019 5m
In medicine, there's often a disconnect between news headlines and the scientific research they cover. While headlines are designed to catch attention, many studies produce meaningful results when they focus on a narrow, specific question. So how can you figure out what's a genuine health concern and what's less conclusive? Jeff Leek and Lucy McGowan explain how to read past the headline. [Directed by Zedem Media, narrated by Addison Anderson].