Writing about Prevention

What causes cancer? How will my diet affect my health? How much exercise should I get? These are the types of questions lay audiences often ask but can have a hard time getting straight answers too in today’s 24/7 news cycle.  Explore the links below for a review of the basics that can help clarify health messages for all audiences.

Putting Health News in Context
Basic, but important, questions that should be answered in news pieces on health.

Different Types of Research Studies
Brief review of the different types of epidemiological studies and how they contribute to the weight of evidence.