In June, LifeEthics reported that coffee drinkers are likely to live longer – or are at least less likely to die of heart disease. Today, a new study on Swedes and Finns reports that 3 to 5 cups of coffee (I drink nearly a quart a day) when middle aged (I am) decreased the chances … Continue reading
>Beware of Press Release science reporting – the job of the news release or public affairs department of an institution is to get publicity, not to promote scientific knowledge. There’s no peer review until after the fact, and the goal is to catch our attention, rather to educate. A case in point was the announcement … Continue reading