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How do you tell the difference between a real scientific study and a fake story?
Real science relies on big numbers and open data. If a story talks about a single child or a tiny group of people, be careful. Look for studies that track thousands of people and are published by trusted medical journals, not random blogs.
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The next time you see a scary medical claim online, check if it is backed by a major group like the American Academy of Pediatrics or a peer-reviewed study with a large sample size.
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