How to spot bias in randomized clinical trials
Joanna Chikwe highlights strategies that trials might employ in hopes of securing favorable results – and questions journalists can ask to detect them.
Politics & Government
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of politics, elections, and local and national governments
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Conservatives and liberals see the world as zero-sum — when it suits them
Conservatives and liberals both revert to zero-sum thinking, but not on the same issues. Research in Science Advances breaks it down.
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5 myths and realities about women’s heart health
Expert cardiologists break down oft-repeated myths about cardiovascular disease in women and share the facts of the matter.
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Decriminalizing unauthorized border crossing: What the research says
Some presidential candidates want to repeal a federal law that makes it a crime to cross the U.S. border without permission. We look at research on the law’s effectiveness and impact on migrants.
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More than 2 million US adults with heart disease have used marijuana
Over two million U.S. adults with cardiovascular disease have smoked marijuana, and the substance may carry increased cardiovascular risks.
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Federal tax evasion: Why it matters and who does it
Every tax season people try to get out of paying the full share of what they owe the U.S. government in income taxes. Here are a few basic ins and outs of federal tax evasion.
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Fake news and fact-checking: 7 studies you should know about
We spotlight seven research studies published in 2019 that examine fake news from multiple angles, including what makes fact-checking most effective.
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Research finds challenges in access to treatment for opioid use disorder
A federal government database of doctors who provide medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder is rife with inaccurate contact information, research shows.
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Menthol flavor most popular among young smokers, research shows
Research shows that menthol cigarette use is highest among young smokers.
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Here are our 10 most-read posts of 2019
As we wind down 2019, Journalist’s Resource is counting down our 10 most-read research roundups and articles of the year.
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