Finding the facts : How to avoid pseudoscience in health information

wxxinews.org · Feb 24, 2026 · Collected from GDELT

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Published February 23, 2026 at 3:44 PM EST 1 of 2 — Christina Thompson and Rae-Ellen Kavey with host Evan Dawson on "Connections" Christina Thompson and Rae-Ellen Kavey with host Evan Dawson on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, February 23, 2026 Mari Tsuchiya / WXXI News 2 of 2 — Gary Schwitzer Gary Schwitzer Provided WXXI News You've likely seen health care-related headlines that confused you, raised questions, or even alarmed you. What happens when this kind of clickbait informs medical decisions? Our guests this hour are focused on media literacy in medicine. They help us understand how to spot pseudoscience and health care misinformation, and how to identify credible sources and the facts. Our guests:Gary Schwitzer, health care journalist for 50 years and adjunct associate professor at the University of Minnesota School of Public HealthChristina Thompson, executive director of the Breast Cancer Coalition of RochesterRae-Ellen Kavey, M.D., retired pediatric cardiologist and volunteer at the Rochester Academy of MedicineTo learn more about the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester's event, "Spotting Pseudo-Science in Healthcare Headlines with Gary Schwitzer," click here.To learn more about the Rochester Academy of Medicine's event, "Supporting Strong Teeth: The Science of Fluoride in Cavity Prevention," click here. Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007. Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming. Julie Williams is an associate producer for "Connections with Evan Dawson." She started at WXXI in 2019 and has been working on Connections since 2022.