Nine Overhyped and Misleading Health Headlines Debunked
Monday, August 10, 2009 - 09:35
in Health & Medicine
Does red wine make you live longer? Does bacon cause cancer? Is sugar as addictive as cocaine and heroin? We uncover what headline-grabbing scientific studies really mean for your health It takes researchers years, sometimes decades, to pin down subtle, important findings about your health, but it takes bumbling journalists (or their editors) just a few seconds to screw it all up. Here, a selection of the most misleading headlines, and a few tips to help you spot the hype early. Click here for our list of the truths behind nine bogus health news items