[I want the USA back]

People who believe the latest “study” may be more prone to confuse cause and correlation.

[exDemMom]

There is a large body of medical literature in which correlation is taken as evidence of cause. It drives me nuts every time I see one of these “studies” but they keep getting published.

When I see someone link to such a study here on FR, I try to take the time to explain to non-medically educated people exactly what is wrong with the study.

[odawg]

“People who believe the latest “study” may be more prone to confuse cause and correlation.”

For the reason that there is usually, but certainly not always, a relationship between correlation and cause. We hear it everyday: don’t drive and drink, buckle up, exercise is healthy, etc.

Saunas have long been known to produce positive results in health across many cultures.