Study: Superlative use by media overhypes medical research
Monday, November 2, 2015 - 10:30
in Mathematics & Economics
Stephen FellerPORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 2 (UPI) -- The overuse of superlative terms such as "breakthrough," "game changer," and "cure" was found in a new study to be widespread and may create unrealistic hype.