Question 385 of 433
How do I judge a health claim I see online?
The short answer
Ask five questions.
1. Was it tested in humans, or in mice and dishes?
2. Was it a randomized trial, or a story?
3. Did it measure something that matters, such as heart attacks or strength, or only a lab number?
4. How many people, and for how long?
5. Who profits if I believe it?
A confident voice, a white coat, and a large audience are not evidence. Neither is a list of references under a video. Be especially careful with anyone who is never uncertain.
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CRITICAL-APPRAISAL FRAMEWORK — Study design, endpoints, applicability, and conflicts require separate assessment.Evidence grade (draft mapping)JClinical judgment / author synthesisPart 26, Q385 · Part sources
From Longevity Unmasked by Afshine Ash Emrani, MD, FACC. Medical disclaimer. This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship. Nothing here is meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Medicine is personal: a test, drug, supplement, or exercise plan that helps one person can harm another. Do not start, stop, or change any medication or treatment because of something you read in these pages. Talk with a licensed clinician who knows your history first. If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911. The author disclaims responsibility for any loss or harm arising from use of the information in this book.