Ethan Clarke
Rice Bran Compound Reduced Intestinal Contractions in a Laboratory Study
A naturally occurring compound found in rice bran could offer new pathways for managing gastrointestinal distress, according to recent laboratory…
US Vaccine Schedules in 2026: Evidence and Court Oversight
The current US vaccine schedules reflect scientific review, advisory recommendations and a 2026 court order affecting several recent policy changes.
Type 2 Diabetes in Younger Adults: Why the Trend Needs Careful Reading
Type 2 diabetes is increasingly diagnosed in younger adults, but trend data should be tied to clear sources and not…
Online ACT Programme Reduced Anxiety in Dementia Family Carers in a UK Trial
A UK randomised trial tested internet-delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for family carers of people with dementia.
Vitamin C Levels and Brain Health: What an Observational Study Can Show
An observational study links lower vitamin C levels with brain measures in older adults, but it cannot show that supplements…
Study Examines Tuberculosis Diagnosed Only After Death in England
A national cohort study found 574 cases of tuberculosis diagnosed after death in England between 2010 and 2022, highlighting the…
Rapid Review Maps Delirium Checklists Used Outside Intensive Care
A rapid review mapped non-drug delirium checklists used on general wards, but did not establish that one checklist improves patient…
Social Networks and Depressive Symptoms in Rural Honduras: Reading a Cross-Sectional Study Carefully
A cross-sectional study in rural Honduras found gender-linked associations between social-network position and depressive symptoms, but cannot establish causation.