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We don't know who needs to hear this but title of a study is not the evidence in itself.

We don't know who needs to hear this but a study merely mentioned in nlm.nih website is not the evidence for anything.

It is important to read studies beyond their headlines/title. The reading involves a process called critical appraisal. You should know what you are looking for when reading a study. Just reading the 'Conclusion' is not enough.

Here's a starter pack by @LogicofScience:

10 steps for evaluating scientific papers https://thelogicofscience.com/2015/08/03/10-steps-for-evaluating-scientific-papers/

10 steps for evaluating scientific papers

In the past few weeks, you have probably seen or heard claims that a new study has found that GMOs contain dangerous levels of formaldehyde; however, the

https://thelogicofscience.com/2015/08/03/10-steps-for-evaluating-scientific-papers/

We will enumerate some of the important things to look out for when appraising a study in another thread soon.

Will conclude this thread with a thoughtful quote by Robert M Pirsig

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