Health headlines can be confusing - these 3 questions can help you evaluate them

By: Kimberly Johnson, Washington University in St. Louis and Amy Eyler, Washington University in St. Louis, The Conversation

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Published: October 31, 2025

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Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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By Kimberly Johnson, Washington University in St. Louis and Amy Eyler, Washington University in St. Louis

Every week of 2025 seems to bring a new health headline, whether it’s about climbing autism rates, changing vaccination recommendations or unexpected cancer risks.

For people trying to make informed choices about their own health and that of their families, it can be tough to make sense of it all. The science can feel contradictory and …

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