In the 1940s, medical researchers began using randomized controlled trials to assess the efficacy of health interventions. In ...

According to a report, many treatments used in Africa are based on data drawn from non-African populations, raising concerns about their applicability as growing evidence shows that genetics, ...

Elemento is the director of the Englander Institute for Precision Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine. Sternberg is the clinical director of the Englander Institute for Precision Medicine. Khozin is ...

A postbiotic reduced allergic rhinitis symptoms in a clinical trial. Could microbiome therapies transform treatment? Read more.

Tesamorelin can selectively reduce visceral fat, as demonstrated in RCTs. But the real story is what it reveals about ...

Medical research shapes healthcare every day, but not all studies are created equal. Knowing the differences can help you feel more confident reading health information online and understanding what ...

New vaccines are often evaluated in trials in which some participants receive a placebo. But not all studies can be designed this way. By Teddy Rosenbluth The Department of Health and Human Services ...

Insomnia is a prevalent disorder that is associated with substantial impairment. Homeopathy has been proposed as a complementary treatment for insomnia, but its clinical effects remain uncertain. This ...