Behind the Headlines part of NHS Choices, provides an unbiased and evidence-based analysis of health stories that make the news.
The service is intended for both the public and health professionals, and endeavours to:
- explain the facts behind the headlines and give a better understanding of the science that makes the news,
- provide an authoritative resource for GPs that they can rely on when talking to patients, and
- become a trusted resource for journalists and others involved in the dissemination of health news.
Behind the Headlines is the brainchild of Sir Muir Gray, who set up the service in 2007.
This feature has now been added to our Understanding Evidence page, to enable a greater understanding of the health stories reported in the news.