A 50% higher risk. Compared with what?
Two ways of describing the same numbers can leave very different impressions.
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A 50% higher risk. Compared with what?
Two ways of describing the same numbers can leave very different impressions.
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Why won't an antibiotic cure a cold?
Viruses and bacteria are different. That difference matters for treatment.
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Is a result outside the range always a problem?
A flag on a laboratory report needs to be understood in context.
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What is a placebo doing in a study?
A comparison helps reveal how much of a result comes from the treatment being tested.
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Where does the sound of a heartbeat come from?
That familiar “lub-dub” tells a story about the heart's valves.
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The stethoscope began with a sheet of paper
Before flexible tubing and earpieces, there was a simple cylinder.
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How can surgeons operate while watching a screen?
A laparoscope provides a view inside the abdomen through a small incision.
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An AI system works well. But for whom?
A good initial result does not guarantee the same performance everywhere.
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Mental health: do we have to feel good all the time?
Difficult emotions are part of life too. Context matters.
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Why does wonder matter to a philosopher?
Aristotle finds an unexpected connection between a love of myths and a search for understanding.
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