Emily Oster (27 entries)

Pregnant Women, Here’s One Less Thing To Worry About
Reports of a Drop in Childhood Obesity Are Overblown
Are Mammograms Worth It?
Are Older Men’s Sperm Really Any Worse?
Eat More Nuts (And Vegetables, And Don’t Forget to Exercise And Quit Smoking)
I Stand Corrected About the Best Kind of Desk
Patients Can Face Grave Risks When Doctors Stick to the Rules Too Much
The FiveFingers Settlement Didn’t Settle the Barefoot Running Debate
How a Woman’s Weight Before Pregnancy Affects Childbirth
What Do We Really Know About the Safety of E-Cigarettes?
Is Sunscreen A Lifesaver Or A Poison?
Why States Should Aim For 100 Percent Vaccination
Don’t Take Your Vitamins
You Don’t Need 8 Glasses Of Water A Day
Which Diet Will Help You Lose The Most Weight?
Are The Concerns About Water Fluoridation Legit?
Calorie Counts On Menus Won’t Change What Americans Eat
Does It Matter If Calorie Counts Make People Feel Bad?
Do Concussions Lead To Suicide?
New Prenatal Tests Aren’t Perfect — But They’re Close
Cellphones Do Not Give You Brain Cancer
‘Keepsake’ Ultrasounds Aren’t Dangerous
Men, Those Tightie Whities Really Are Killing Your Sperm Count
It’s Hard To Know Where Gluten Sensitivity Stops And The Placebo Effect Begins
Everybody Calm Down About Breastfeeding
‘Screen Time’ For Kids Is Probably Fine
What’s The Optimal Speed For Exercise?