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We read the news, the health studies and the recalls every morning. These are the rules we write by.

  • We link to the source.

    Each news item in The Brief in 5 and The roundup links to the report it came from, so you can read the whole thing.

  • Health news starts with doctors.

    Health claims come from places like Mayo Clinic, the NIH and the CDC, or they don’t run. We tell you what the evidence says and what to ask your doctor.

  • Every item ends in something you can do.

    A dish to cook, a job for the garden, a question for your doctor or a thing not to buy.

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