This story, a response to actress Christina Applegate’s diagnosis with breast cancer, was thin on evidence.  And it gave viewers recommendations on screening that are not supported by the evidence. 


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First, we give our best wishes to Mr. Lewis. But the principles of sound journalism are not suspended just because a reporter reports on his own illness. This story violated many of those principles....

This story responsibly conveyed the key findings and provided a clear take-home message to viewers. But it should have mentioned absolute risks, side effects and costs. ...

In the space of less than 600 words, this story meets most of the criteria for a well constructed and objective report. ...

This story about mouse research on compounds to provide the benefits of exercise without the exercise didn't place enough emphasis on the lack of evidence of efficacy and safety in humans....

The story didn’t mention the possible harms and shortcomings of the procedure, didn’t explain that the procedure may never be approved in the U.S., and didn’t interview any independent experts. ...

This story reports on studies of a drug for aggressive prostate cancer. It overstates the importance of early research, garbles the findings, and exaggerates the benefits. ...

Until there is evidence of high surgery rates from more clinics and solid evidence that these operations are caused by over-training, this article could be raising unfounded alarm....

This is solid reporting on the new prostate cancer screening recommendation of the US Preventive Services Task Force – giving statistics and various experts’ perspectives to help readers....

This article summarizes a recent research study comparing the long-term effects of three popular diets. It was accurate, balanced, reliable, and well written....

5-Hour Energy, Red Bull and Cranergy pack in the vitamins, but they don't enhance the power of the already caffeine-laden beverages....