Media's dubious interpretations of `just the facts'
Dennis Byrne gives us the "10 most misleading, inaccurate or downright lazy news coverage interpretations of statistics or scientific research during the year," as compiled by the Statistical Assessment Service's 2002 Dubious Data Awards.

Study: Frequency of alcohol use is what cuts heart risks
Hmmm ... "Almost regardless of other factors associated with drinking – frequency of use seemed to be what reduced the subsequent risk of a heart attack,” says Dr. Kenneth Mukamal of Harvard University Medical School. According to the article: "Those who drank at least three days a week had about a third fewer heart attacks than did non-drinkers. And it made almost no difference whether the drinking consisted of a half-drink or four. Those who imbibed only once or twice a week had only a 16 percent lower risk of a heart attack."

I wonder Kristen would agree this justifies my Scotch whiskey line item on our grocery budget?