Get Virtual Care
Understanding medical research
Medical research is an enormous field with many subspecialties. The results of different studies may be difficult to understand, and are frequently debated within the medical community. When reading about medical research, it's important to make sure that the results make sense, and apply to you.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
How long it usually lasts:
Related questions
A 44-year old asked:
Have researchers found that you can die young from too much stress?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 42-year old asked:
Have researchers discovered some outwardly signs a persons cholesterol is too high?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 43-year old asked:
If aids researchers were provided with infinite funds how long would it take for a cure?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 31-year old asked:
Have researchers found that women who never marry have less mental health problems than married women?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 35-year old asked:
Can you please discuss the possible solutions that researchers are using in an attempt to cure diabetes?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 37-year old asked:
What is meant by researchers when they say "double-blind" studies?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 39-year old asked:
Have researchers found too much running does damage to the heart?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 31-year old asked:
Have researchers discovered some ways i can make withdrawal from alcohol easier?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 46-year old asked:
Have researchers discovered some risks to swallowing chewing gum?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 45-year old asked:
Have researchers found that you can never drink alcohol if you have pots syndrome?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 46-year old asked:
How many scientists and researchers are studying solutions to breast cancer in the us? Globally?
3 doctor answers • 14 doctors weighed in
A 38-year old asked:
Have researchers found that you can get sun allergies?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 33-year old asked:
Have researchers discovered some penis enlargements that work?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 33-year old asked:
Have researchers found that your boobs get bigger after you have a child?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 33-year old female asked:
Where do researchers get subjects for child abuse research? Who consents? What child agrees to be abused while research is conducted?
4 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
A 47-year old asked:
Have researchers found that when you pick your pimples you get scars?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 43-year old asked:
Have researchers found that you can get breast cancer from drinking?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 42-year old asked:
Have researchers found that you could get cancer by wearing a bra?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A 38-year old asked:
Have researchers discovered some remedies for post nasal drip i could do at home?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 31-year old asked:
Hi docs, is it true that researchers are close to finding a cure for tinnitus?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 42-year old asked:
Have researchers found that your eyes take in more information when you are under stress?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 41-year old asked:
Have researchers discovered some reported cases of children who have not received vaccinations developing autism?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
A 49-year old asked:
Have researchers found that your eyes are darker when you're constipated?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 49-year old asked:
Have researchers discovered some neurological diseases which cause hearing loss?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 30-year old asked:
Have researchers found that you lose weight if you are running in hot weather wearing a sweatshirt?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 32-year old asked:
Have researchers discovered some prescriptions for alcoholism?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 38-year old asked:
Have researchers found that you can get stomach ulcers from chewing gum?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 38-year old asked:
Have researchers discovered some protein shakes made especially for diabetics?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 47-year old asked:
Have researchers discovered some side effects of getting a breast enlargement?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 34-year old asked:
Have researchers discovered some over-the-counter shampoos for ringworm of the scalp?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
