Executive summary * A study was conducted in South Africa to test the hypothesis that exercise improves the effectiveness of COVID vaccination. * The study used data for approximately 200,000 PCR tests where the vaccination status and exercise ... [Continue Reading]
Gas stoves & childhood asthma in the US
Executive summary * A four-page paper was widely reported with headlines such as "Gas stove pollution causes 12.7% of childhood asthma, study finds." * The paper was a modelling exercise, which meant it could only produce estimates. The ... [Continue Reading]
Drink more & live longer?
Executive summary * A study used the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study (ARIC) to examine hydration levels in participants against markers of aging. * The concentration of sodium in the blood (serum sodium) was used as a marker for hydration. ... [Continue Reading]
Does not having a COVID jab increase your risk of a traffic crash?
Executive summary * A novel paper generated news headlines in December 2022. It tried to evaluate if COVID vaccination was associated with the risks of a traffic crash. * The hypothesis being tested was that people who ignore public health ... [Continue Reading]