Bad Science by Ben Goldacre

Expose the nonsense hiding behind health headlines

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Physician and science writer Ben Goldacre examines the misleading claims, weak evidence and statistical tricks that distort public discussion of medicine and health. Taking aim at dubious miracle cures, irresponsible reporting, confused nutrition advice and pharmaceutical practices, he shows how to ask better questions about research and risk. Complex concepts such as trials, placebo effects and publication bias are explained with sharp humour and accessible examples. Bad Science is both an entertaining critique and a practical guide to recognising when impressive-sounding claims are unsupported, exaggerated or simply wrong.