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Can you spot the problem with these headlines? (Level 1) - Jeff Leek and Lucy McGowan

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In medicine, there’s often a disconnect between news headlines and the scientific research they cover. While headlines are designed to catch attention, many studies produce meaningful results when they focus on a narrow, specific question. So how can you figure out what’s a genuine health concern and what’s less conclusive? Jeff Leek and Lucy McGowan explain how to read past the headline.

Watch the video and finish the Think section to complete the lesson.


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Meet The Creators

Educator
Lucy McGowan, Jeff Leek
Narrator
Addison Anderson
Animator
Maria Savva
Illustrator
Dimitra Dakaki
Sound Designer
Andreas Trachonitis
Producer
Zedem Media
Director of Production
Gerta Xhelo
Editorial Producer
Alex Rosenthal
Associate Producer
Bethany Cutmore-Scott
Associate Editorial Producer
Elizabeth Cox
Script Editor
Eleanor Nelsen
Fact-Checker
Brian Gutierrez

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