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Health Feedback is a worldwide network of scientists sorting fact from fiction in health and medical media coverage. Our goal is to help readers know which news to trust.

Latest Article Reviews

New Scientist article accurately summarises polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) research but overstates significance of animal studies

"I think that the title overstates the position with the present level of knowledge and is too sensationalist. The ‘ovarian cysts’ stated to typically characterize PCOS are not..

Research showing benefits of exercise on ageing immune system correctly reported by Time

"The overall message of the article is a fair reflection of current scientific opinion that being physically active regularly throughout life most likely promotes healthy ageing of..

Time article on bone marrow transplant trial for multiple sclerosis treatment mostly accurate but needs more important details and context

"The article contains some inaccuracies and simplifications, but is overall accurate. It is not clear which article and whose scientific data it refers to. Such information should ..

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Latest Claim Reviews

Acidity in bottled drinking water not a cause for health concern, contrary to popular Facebook video claim

"Drinking bottled water with an acidic pH is bad for your health"

Internet user, Facebook

Choosing not to vaccinate places self and others at risk of potentially serious and preventable illnesses

"Unvaccinated children pose no threat to anyone"

Tetyana Obukhanych, Richard Enos, Collective Evolution

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Insights

Do radio waves from mobile devices cause cancer? A look at the evidence

Mobile phones have become an integral part of our lives, and most people would not consider even leaving the house without one. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) has est...

How we know vaccines don’t cause autism – and why this belief persists

The claim that “vaccines cause autism” was first made by Andrew Wakefield’s now-retracted study in The Lancet, published in 1998. The study’s authors examined 12 childr...