The Latest: Indian government dismisses excess deaths study

DELHI, India — India’s government has dismissed a recent study which estimated that the country’s excess deaths during the pandemic could be 10 times the official COVID-19 toll, calling it “misleading” and “fallacious.” On Tuesday, new research by the Center for Global Development estimated excess deaths — the gap between those recorded and those that… Read More »

“Blood test finds 50 types of cancer” – we’ve been down this path before

Shoddy, incomplete, fawning news coverage of screening tests is one of the most clearly established problems in health news coverage – something HealthNewsReview.org has revealed countless times over the past 15 years. A public relations news release 22 days ago – from “a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early” – touted study… Read More »

Ways Anxiety Impacts Your Life

Ways Anxiety Impacts Your Life Ways Anxiety Impacts Your Life : Anxiety is a common health concern and studies show roughly 31% of Americans will experience some type of anxiety in their lifetime. As with any other long-term medical concern management is key and taking the steps to care for yourself (alongside any professional assistance) is… Read More »