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Show Me the Evidence

Go beyond the headlines for a deeper look at the state of science research around the most pressing health questions of the day.

The latest in Show Me the Evidence

A comprehensive guide to the messy, frustrating science of cellphones and health
Explainers

With 5G networks coming, understanding the health effects of radio-frequency radiation is more urgent than ever.

By Julia Belluz
A comprehensive guide to the new science of treating lower back pain
Science

A review of 80-plus studies upends the conventional wisdom.

By Julia Belluz
Why you shouldn’t exercise to lose weight, explained with 60+ studies
Explainers

Physical activity may have less to do with weight loss than we think.

By Julia Belluz and Javier Zarracina
Is mindfulness meditation good for kids? Here’s what the science actually says.
The mind, explained

Meditation is meant to help students deal with stress. But the hype is outpacing the evidence.

By Brian Resnick
The fascinating, strange medical potential of psychedelic drugs, explained in 50+ studies
The mind, explained

Psychedelic drugs like LSD and psilocybin (from magic mushrooms) are in the middle of a research renaissance. Here’s why.

By German Lopez and Javier Zarracina
E-cigarettes and health: Here’s what the evidence actually says
Science

What we know, and the risks that have yet to be determined.

By Julia Belluz
For years, the government told Americans to avoid fat. That was wrong.
Science

Here’s what the science really says about eating fat.

By Julia Belluz
Will cheaper health insurance really raise wages? The evidence is thin.
Politics

Examining the relationship between the health insurance you get and how much you get paid.

By Sarah Kliff
The truth about red wine’s health benefits
Science

Researchers used to think red wine had special health benefits. Not so anymore.

By Julia Belluz
Is yoga good for you? Here’s what the science actually says.
Explainers

The science of yoga’s health benefits and harms, explained.

By Julia Belluz